Future of work thought leader.
Writer, speaker, influencer.
Hello. I’m Professor Lynda Gratton. As well as an award-winning thought leader, writer and speaker, I am the founder of the global research advisory practice HSM Advisory.
As Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, I teach executives and MBA students about the future of work. I have also written a number of books and articles which share my insights and learnings from across my career.
Books
Highlights of my work
Managers Can’t Do It All
In recent decades sweeping reengineering, digitization, and agile initiatives—and lately the move to remote work—have dramatically transformed the role of managers.
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The ticking time bomb of working families
Working families and the household decrease in unpaid time during a week are a ticking time bomb.
Read MoreHow to Do Hybrid Right
If leaders and managers can successfully make the transition to an anywhere, anytime model, the result will be work lives that are more purposeful and productive.
Read MoreThe Future of Work
As a Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, I designed the ‘Human Resource Strategy in Transforming Companies’ programme and have since led it for over 20 years. It is considered one of the world’s leading programmes on people and organisations.
Learn more about my latest work
The Times
A good leader will ensure staff enjoy a clear vision for the future
In this article, Professor Lynda Gratton explores the evolving expectations employees have of their leaders, particularly in times of economic and political uncertainty. Drawing on survey data and her own observations, Professor Gratton highlights ho…
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Highly Skilled Professionals Want Your Work But Not Your Job
In this article, Professor Lynda Gratton and Diane Gherson illuminate the evolving landscape of the modern workforce. Through their insights and experiences, we gain a deeper understanding of the profound shifts reshaping how we work and organise our…
Read MoreThe Times
Two kinds of challenge, and how to face them
In times of a “polycrisis,” adaptability and resilience are the hallmarks of effective leadership. There are two types of challenges encountered throughout a career: “era challenges” and “life-stage challenges”. Th…
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