Thinkers50 is the world’s most reliable resource for identifying, ranking, and sharing the leading management ideas of our age.

Thinkers50 began in 2001 as a ranking of the world’s most influential management thinkers.

Today, it publishes eight prestigious lists:

Thinkers50 Ranking

The original and pre-eminent global ranking of management and business thinkers.

since 2001

Thinkers50 Distinguished
Achievement Awards

The ‘Oscars of management thinking’ (Financial Times), presented every two years for outstanding contributions in multiple award categories.

since 2011

Thinkers50 Hall of Fame

The giants of management thinking whose ideas have made a lasting contribution to management and business.

since 2013

Thinkers50 Radar

The 30 management and business thinkers to watch, published annually, every January.

since 2016

Thinkers50 Booklists

A curated guide to the very best books on management. A neat shelf of must-have books for busy managers.

since 2022

Thinkers50 Coaching Legends

Honouring the legacy of
leading executive coaches.

since 2023

Coaches50

Recognising the world’s most influential
executive coaches.

since 2024

Leaders50

A uniquely curated biennial listing of 50 inspiring leaders from organisations worldwide.

since 2024

Coaches50

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The Inaugural Coaches50

Coaches50
HoF

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Thinkers50 Hall of Fame 2024

Radar 2025

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Thinkers50
Radar Class of 2025

10 Management Classics 2024

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10 BEST NEW MANAGEMENT BOOKS FOR 2024

MIND MATTERS

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LinkedIn Live Series

10 Management Classics 2024

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10 MANAGEMENT CLASSICS FOR 2024

Management GTP

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Management
GPT

Yearbook 2023

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Thinkers50
Yearbook 2023

Coaching Legends

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Thinkers50 announces Coaching Legends

Awards & Ranking announced

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