Welcome to Thinkers50
Thinkers50 is the world’s most reliable resource for identifying, ranking, and sharing the leading management ideas of our age. We are based in London, with partners and affiliations around the globe. Our ambition is to provide innovative access to ideas with the power to make the world a better place.
THINKERS50 2019 RESULTS
TODAY’S THINKING
Fresh, insightful, provocative insights in the complex world of management thinking. Articles, podcasts, blogs, and interviews feature our ranked thinkers, award winners, and others with big ideas to share.
Accenture Digital Thinking Award Winners Marshall Van Alstyne & Geoff Parker Interview
An on-site interview with Marshall Van Alstyne & Geoff Parker, winners of the Accenture Digital Thinking Award at the Thinkers50 2019 Awards Gala. "It is just stunning just to look at the other people on the list and to think that one of our ideas to be included -...
Oman Business Forum Ideas Into Practice Award Winner Jos de Blok Interview
An on-site interview with Jos de Blok, winner of the Oman Business Forum Ideas Into Practice Award at the Thinkers50 2019 Awards Gala. "Winning the award is recognition that we can change the ideas around what management is about ... do we really need management,...
The Vijay Govindarajan Video Series Week 9
Last week VG told us that if you want to be a leader in the future, you need to throw out the traditional business strategy plan – those that come presented in a thick 25” binder. This week it’s the turn of mission statements - the ones that declare the company’s core...
RANKING, AWARDS & RADAR
Every two years, Thinkers50 salutes the leading business and management ideas of our age with our Ranking of Management Thinkers and our awards for distinguished achievement in a number of specific management categories. Our annual Radar list introduces emerging thinkers with the potential to make lasting contributions to management theory and practice.
THINKERS50 SERVICES
As part of its mission of identifying, ranking and sharing the very best in management thinking, Thinkers50 offers a variety of services to individuals and organizations.
CONSULTING
Thinkers50 founders Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove are trusted coaches and advisers to thinkers and organisations around the world. Their strategic approach supports and enhances thinkers’ brands and businesses.
BOOKS & PUBLISHING
Thinkers50 publishes important titles that do not fit conventional publishing parameters, but that merit a place in business and management literature. In addition, we partner with Unbound publishers to promote crowdfunding of select titles.
About Us
2011: Thinkers50 introduces Distinguished Achievement Awards, expanding its biennial salute to the leading business and management ideas of our age.
2019: Thinkers50 2019 will be held in London on 18 November 2019, featuring the announcement of the 10th biennial ranking and presentation of the 2019 Distinguished Achievement Awards.
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