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Roger Martin
Foremost Authority on Business Strategy and Management, Top 5 Management Thinker in World; Best-selling Author “Creating Great Choices” & "When More is Not Better"
Speaker Roger Martin is a renowned management thinker and strategy advisor, recognized as the world’s #1 management thinker by Thinkers50 in 2017. He served as Dean of the Rotman School of Management, authored 13 influential books, and continues to advise global CEOs. He is known for his innovative ideas on strategy, integrative thinking, and democratic capitalism.
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Roger Martin biography
Management speaker Roger Martin is widely regarded as one of the top management thinkers of our time. Named the world’s #1 management thinker by Thinkers50 in 2017, he continues to rank among the top minds globally, recognized for his deep insights into strategy, integrative thinking, and corporate governance. Over the years, Martin has served as a trusted advisor to CEOs of leading international brands, including Procter & Gamble, Lego, Ford, BHP, and Verizon.
Martin’s academic legacy is equally impressive. As Dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto (1998-2013), he played a pivotal role in transforming the school into one of the world’s leading business institutions. His leadership extended to his roles as Academic Director of the Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship and Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute. Poets & Quants recognized his contributions by naming him Global Dean of the Year in 2013.
Speaker Roger Martin has authored 13 influential books, including A New Way to Think (2022), When More is Not Better (2020), and Playing to Win (2013). His ideas challenge traditional business models, offering fresh perspectives on management and innovation. In addition to his books, Martin has written over 30 articles for Harvard Business Review, further cementing his place as a leading voice in modern management theory.
Martin earned his BA in Economics from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Today, he continues to influence global business through keynote speaking, advisory services, and thought leadership, while residing in South Florida with his wife, Marie-Louise Skafte.
Roger Martin Speaking Videos
Roger Martin on How Strategy Really Works
Roger L. Martin - Creating Great Choices
Roger Martin Keynote Topics
In his presentation, Roger Martin dismantles common strategic misconceptions that lead organizations to engage in ineffective work. He shifts leaders’ focus towards what truly matters by introducing five interconnected, strategic choices. Attendees leave with practical, actionable insights for crafting strategies that drive real impact for their businesses.
According to Roger Martin, companies must embrace design thinking to foster innovation and succeed. In his presentation, he demonstrates how top organizations, such as Procter & Gamble, Cirque du Soleil, and Lego, seamlessly integrate design principles with their business strategies. This approach leads to sustained, systemic innovation, giving these companies a competitive edge and driving profitable growth.
Integrative thinking, a concept introduced by Roger Martin, is not an innate talent but a skill that can be developed. In his presentation, Martin equips leaders with a structured methodology and practical tools to enhance their integrative thinking abilities. This empowers them to make better, more informed decisions, ultimately leading to innovative solutions that surpass their current problem-solving capabilities.
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