Grow Through Disruption

In today's market, where speed and performance are critical to success, CEOs and executives face an unprecedented number of challenges to continue differentiating themselves from competitors. At the same time, current methods of understanding and assessing an organization's true ability to grow through innovation and transformation are outdated. In Grow Through Disruption: Breakthrough Mindsets to Innovate, Change and Win with the O.G.I. Dr. Brett Richards, PhD, a seasoned practitioner and researcher with over 20 years of experience in the area of individual and organizational effectiveness, offers a new, comprehensive system for 21st century companies to measure growth and adapt to the changing business landscape. Some of the most important data to an organization's success is invisible and intangible, making it very difficult for leaders to make decisions based on what is really happening. In response, Dr. Richards developed the Organizational Growth Indicator (O.G.I.), a system of quantifable metrics to shed light on these previously hidden factors. The OGI enables leaders to make even more intelligent strategic decisions and, ultimately, strengthen their businesses by codifying: 4 Principal Mindsets that uncover previously hidden people and culture dynamics, The Transformation Wheel, consisting of 8 Orientations that both support and constrain an organization's ability to grow through disruption, and The organization's capacity to achieve growth through innovation and adaptive change. Harnessing decades of experience and system development, Grow Through Disruption is an essential read for heads of global corporations to leaders of small and midsize businesses to develop more vibrant, fulflling and lasting organizations.

Brett Richards is the founder and President of Connective Intelligence, Inc., a niche consultancy that specializes in the development of customized training and organizational development solutions in a wide range of industries, globally. Working with Fortune 100/500 organizations, Brett offers deep expertise in organizational innovation, leadership development, team collaboration, and strategic thinking. Alongside the clients he serves with Connective Intelligence, Brett is also a sought-after industry practitioner instructor at the Schulich Executive Education Centre, affiliated with York University's Business School. Brett holds a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University, an MA in Counselling Psychology from Adler University, and a BA from Western University. His offices are based in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.