C-Suite Strategist; Acclaimed Thinkers50 Thought Leader & Bestselling Author; Columbia University Business School Professor

New Jersey, USA

Rita McGrath Biography

Rita McGrath, one of the world’s top experts on strategy and innovation, is consistently ranked among the top 10 management thinkers in the world by the prestigious Thinkers50 and won their #1 award in strategy. The bestselling author of five books on leadership, business and organizational management, she runs the Rita McGrath Group and is the founder of consultancy and innovation platform Valize. She is a trusted partner and strategic advisor in the C-suites of many of the country’s biggest and most well-known companies - especially as they work to grow, evolve, reinvent themselves and see around corners. McGrath is known for her energy, positivity, storytelling, and ability to connect with audiences. She is also a sought-after corporate speaker, a long-time educator at Columbia Business School, the author and host of the popular podcast and newsletter Thought Sparks, available on Youtube.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/27/2025.

Rita McGrath Speaking Topics

  • Seeing Around Corners

    Strategic Inflection points happen gradually, then suddenly. Armed with the right lenses, you can see them coming.

  • Discovery Driven Planning

    The revolutionary technique for planning under conditions of high uncertainty that was the basis for the “lean startup” movement.

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Rita McGrath is one of the world’s leading voices on business strategy, innovation, and navigating uncertain futures. A Columbia Business School...

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Rita McGrath is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Seeing Around Corners, Discovery Driven Planning, Innovation Should Not Be a Mystery, The End of Competitive Advantage & the New Strategy Playbook and Additional Speaking Topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rita McGrath for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Rita McGrath generally travels from NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Carla Harris, Lisa Bodell, Liz Wiseman and Simon Sinek. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rita McGrath for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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