C. K . Prahalad
is one of Linkage’s most requested speakers. His keynotes on
strategy receive outstanding positive feedback. C. K. has been listed in Busi-
nessWeek
as one of the “top 10” teachers and in the Wall Street Journal
as
one of the “top 10” executive educators. C. K. is a professor at University of
Michigan and one of the most successful CEO-level advisors in the world.
C. K. was our first nominee in the category of strategic coaching. His several
books include Competing for the Future.
Three of his articles have won the
McKinsey Prize.
C. K. nominated Christopher Bartlett
as one of the top strategic coaches.
Chris is a professor at the Harvard Business School and has published eight
books in the field, including The Individualized Corporation.
He is a
specialist at coaching CEOs and their senior management teams. His approach
involves a long-term commitment with each client. He is focused on developing
the capabilities of the entire top management team.
Vijay Govindarajan
is clearly one of the top teachers, coaches, and advi-
sors in the strategy field. He is a professor at Dartmouth’s Tuck School and
the founding director of their Center for Global Leadership. V.G. has been
listed as one of the “top 10” professors in executive education in Business-
Week.
One of his articles is one of the most cited in the history of the Acad-
emy of Management Journal.
Like C. K. and Chris, V.G. works with the
CEOs and top management teams of major corporations. He helps organiza-
tions generate fresh ideas, explore different frameworks, and benchmark best
practices. He engages with CEOs in a frank, challenging dialogue about the
company ’s future direction.
Our first three strategic coaches seem to fit clearly in the strategy area.
Our next two could be considered in both strategy and organizational
change. While both Fariborz Ghadar and Michael Hammer provide strategic
advice, both focus heavily on operational excellence and execution.
Fariborz Ghadar
specializes in global corporate strategy and implemen-
tation. He is the author of 11 books and numerous articles. Fariborz is a
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