Celebrating Professor Rita McGrath: Winner of the CK Prahalad Outstanding Scholar / Practitioner Award, Strategic Management Society, US 2022: A conversation with Howard Thomas

• Main Authors: McGRATH, Rita, THOMAS, Howard
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2024
• Subjects: Women educators; business education; Business; Higher Education
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/7657; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/lkcsb_research/article/8656/viewcontent/2024_EMFD_Celebrating_professor_rita_mcgrath_pvoa.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

This article highlights Rita McGrath’s extraordinary career and contributions to management thinking, particularly at the intersection of strategy and innovation. Raised in a science-oriented family, McGrath’s academic journey began with a PhD at Wharton and continued at Columbia Business School. She pioneered concepts like “Discovery-Driven Planning” and the idea of “transient competitive advantage,” reshaping how organisations navigate uncertainty and innovation. Her works, including The End of Competitive Advantage and Seeing Around Corners, blend rigorous research with practical insights. A tireless advocate for diversity in academia, McGrath’s achievements bridge academic excellence and real-world impact, serving as an inspiration for future leaders.