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Andy Grove former CEO of Intel first coined the term. He said it referred to change that was 10 times more significant than a typical change encountered by a business. The term describes a dramatic increase in the challenges faced by any enterprise. It is a point when the very assumptions on which the business was originally built needs to quickly change. It would be impossible to overstate the imperative required of leaders at such times. Now the business must find ways to unleash a sudden tenfold increase in the power of the changes absolutely required. While such times can be regarded with a sense of doom, that only needs to be true if leaders ignore them. The key is to fact facts and recognize that different types of solutions are needed. If it seems like what you’ve always done is no longer working, study, understand and respond to strategic inflection points.

I just finished listening to "Only The Paranoid Survive," one of the best business strategy books I have ever read. Andy Grove, the legendary Intel CEO, introduced the term "strategic inflection point" and describes it as moments when significant changes occur in an industry, such as the emergence of new technologies, shifts in market dynamics, or changes in customer preferences. In his book, Grove argues how these inflection points can disrupt existing business models and create existential threats to companies that fail to adapt. According to Grove, for any business to survive, its leaders need to understand the importance of vigilance and adaptability. He urges leaders to be paranoid about potential threats and proactive in responding to changes in their industry. He shares insights from his own experiences at Intel, including the company's successful transformation from a memory chip manufacturer to a leader in microprocessors. Our world is constantly changing, and we face new competitions every day. I think this book is more relevant now than when it was published almost 30 years ago. #business_strategy #paranoid #competition #adaptability #strategic_infelction_point #leadership #andygrove #intel

I often talk about how Intel is helping #k12 teachers and students prepare for a more digitally-dependent future via our Skills for Innovation program (#IntelSFI). Did you know that Intel also offers a tremendous program called AI for Future Workforce? It helps community colleges prepare current and future workers with critical AI-related skills. Plus, Intel's digital readiness programs have helped train almost 6 million people in #AI skill sets for current and future jobs in 28 countries! Read all about it in the Intel Sustainability Report just released today. #IamIntel #IntelEdu #AIforEducation #STEMeducation #N50 #N50project

Take a look at the stats below, extracted from the 10th anniversary edition of our CIO Report, which demonstrates the significance of next generation connectivity for CIOs today. You can read more in the full Future Face of Tech Leadership report, to help CIOs set their course over the coming year. Access the report and additional resources at: https://lnkd.in/dXweMQHs #ArchitectsofChange #Connectivity #5G #CIOreport

Your team relies on you to lead, share the vision, and secure growth. My job is to help you refine the roles required for growth, and leverage our flat fee and guaranteed services to secure the people that add to your culture and secure your vision with talent. Reach out and I will share more intel. #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipteam #steadygrowth #businessgrowth

Your team relies on you to lead, share the vision, and secure growth. My job is to help you refine the roles required for growth, and leverage our flat fee and guaranteed services to secure the people that add to your culture and secure your vision with talent. Reach out and I will share more intel. #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipteam #steadygrowth #businessgrowth

Jensen Huang of Nvidia is named the best CEO of 2023. The evaluation considers the performance of CEOs of large listed companies in the S&P 1200 index. The assessment excludes CEOs in the role for less than three years to avoid giving undue credit for replacing predecessors. CEOs are ranked based on the returns they generated for shareholders relative to their sector's average. Huang led Nvidia, a chipmaker, and achieved remarkable success with the company's market value soaring past $1 trillion. The challenging business landscape in 2023 included sluggish growth, cost management, worker demands for pay raises, geopolitical tensions, and cultural challenges. The top ten CEOs encompassed both well-known figures and relatively lesser-known leaders. Two companies, Cameco and PulteGroup, were excluded from the ranking due to macroeconomic forces driving their stellar results. The evaluation reflects the overall performance and strategic acumen of CEOs in navigating a complex business environment. NVIDIA Jensen Huang #CEO2023 #JensenHuang #Nvidia #BusinessLeadership #CorporatePerformance #S&P1200 #economictrends

Another feather in the cap! Designing #intelligentinfrastructure for #sustainable and #autonomusnetworkoperations of tomorrow! #digitalengineering #datatransformation #autonomous #ai

What an incredible week at #SEMICONEuropa 2023! It kicked off with the #CEOSummit, themed "Shaping A Sustainable $1 Trillion Era," where research and industry leaders gathered to discuss how the #semiconductorindustry could reach trillion-dollar milestones with a focus on #sustainability. During the event, I had the pleasure of meeting Evgeni Utkin, a representative from the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, who was actively seeking opportunities for future partnerships and collaborations. There's no doubt that the semiconductor industry could play a pivotal role in Ukraine's recovery as a part of a modern-day Marshall Plan, breathing new life into the country's technology, infrastructure, and manufacturing sector, and it was exciting to discuss this with Evgeni. This undertaking wouldn't just catalyze Ukraine's economic growth; it would also contribute significantly to overall development and geopolitical stability in Europe. By integrating Ukraine into the global semiconductor supply chain, the country could emerge as a hub for innovation and production, showcasing the transformative power of technology in rebuilding nations and fostering a future marked by innovation, collaboration, and peace. Let's work together to make this vision a reality!

#Lenovo research study: How are CIOs delivering their vision? 👩💻 Uptown Business Machines Incorporated would like to share the latest research from Lenovo, which you'll find in this insightful thought leadership article. It that reveals CIOs want not just vendors, but technology partners.