John Hagel III

John Hagel III

Keynote Speaker: Business Strategy & Digital Transformation Expert; Founder of Deloitte Center for the Edge; Author of "The Power of Pull"

John Hagel III Biography

John Hagel III is a management consultant, author, entrepreneur, and speaker whose career spans more than four decades at the intersection of business strategy, digital transformation, and organizational change. Hagel earned a graduate degree in Modern Middle Eastern Studies at Oxford, followed by an MBA and a JD from Harvard, establishing a global and multifaceted academic foundation.

Hagel founded two technology startups, held a senior executive role at Atari in the video game industry, and spent 16 years as a partner at McKinsey & Company, where he contributed to opening the firm's first Silicon Valley office and co-founded the Electronic Commerce practice. As a former partner at Deloitte, he founded and chaired the Deloitte Center for the Edge, a Silicon Valley-based think tank focused on identifying emerging business opportunities for executive leadership.

Hagel is the author of seven books, including "The Power of Pull," "Net Gain," "Net Worth," "Out of the Box," and "The Only Sustainable Edge." He introduced the term infomediary in "Net Worth: Shaping Markets When Customers Make the Rules." His book "The Journey Beyond Fear," published by McGraw Hill, explores the psychology of change and offers guidance for navigating organizational and personal transformation. Hagel has received two awards from Harvard Business Review for best articles and has been recognized by organizations such as the World Economic Forum and BusinessWeek.

As a faculty member at Singularity University and a Board of Trustees member at the Santa Fe Institute, Hagel is a prominent voice on digital disruption, complex adaptive systems, and business transformation. He is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council for Platforms and Systems. Hagel's work is widely published and cited in major business publications including The Economist, Fortune, Forbes, BusinessWeek, Financial Times, and the Wall Street Journal, as well as general media such as the New York Times, NBC, and BBC. Through his advisory work, Hagel shares insights on technology, strategy, and organizational change, offering guidance to business leaders navigating digital transformation and innovation.

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John Hagel III Speaking Topics

The Big Shift

John Hagel shares the perspectives that we have developed on the long-term forces that are fundamentally re-shaping our global economy and the implications in terms of how all institutions will need to adapt to this every different environment.

Overcoming the Psychology of Mounting Performance Pressure

The forces that are re-shaping our global economy are creating mounting performance pressure for all of us – no one is immune. In times of mounting pressure, we as human beings have natural psychological reactions that are understandable yet can become very dysfunctional. By understanding the psychology of pressure, we can more effectively devise approaches that can help to turn mounting pressure into expanding opportunity.

Back to Strategy – Has Anything Changed?

In the peak of the dot com bubble, business strategy seemed a quaint relic from the past. Business strategy is now clearly back with a vengeance. The real question is: does business strategy have to adapt to changing needs? John Hagel focuses on underlying economic forces and maintain that a different approach to strategy is required in times of high uncertainty. Drawing on examples from a variety of industries, he shows where traditional strategic principles still apply and where they need to change. Most importantly, he lays out a basic approach to strategy that promises to improve both near-term economic performance and long-term advantage.

Pursuing the Right Innovation Agenda

Companies are beginning to realize that cost-cutting delivers diminishing returns. Executives are reassessing their innovation needs. Traditional forms of innovation – product innovation and managerial innovation are necessary but not sufficient. Growing competitive pressures require a more aggressive institutional innovation across multiple levels of business activity. In the process, the boundaries and even the role of the firm will be redefined. By pursuing this institutional innovation, companies will be much better positioned to pursue product and process innovation.

Transforming Our Approach to Transformation

All large institutions will need to transform themselves in order to respond effectively to the long-term forces reshaping the global economy. The traditional “big bang, top down” approaches to transformation invariably run into the immune system and antibodies that work to subvert change in all existing institutions. John Hagel explores an alternative approach – scaling the edge – that is becoming much more feasible given the evolution of the global economy and that is much less likely to encounter the immune system and antibodies that make transformation so challenging.

John Hagel III Videos

Silicon Valley's Business Forecasting Strategy with John Hagel
SU Global Summit 2019 | Platforms & Ecosystems | John Hagel
John Hagel | Future of Work | SingularityU Spain Summit 2019

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What topics does John Hagel III speak about?

John Hagel III is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Technology, Creativity, Business Leadership, Social Media, Author, Culture, Economy, Future of Work, Futurism, Digital Transformation, TED, Executive Leadership, Business Consulting, Strategic Leadership, E-Commerce, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Business Growth and Entrepreneurship.

Where does John Hagel III travel from?

John Hagel III generally travels from San Jose, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for John Hagel III?

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John Hagel III is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Hagel III for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. John Hagel III generally travels from San Jose, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are R "Ray" Wang, Richard Florida and Mike Walsh. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Hagel III for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 17/07/2026.

John Hagel III Speaking Topics

  • The Big Shift

    John Hagel shares the perspectives that we have developed on the long-term forces that are fundamentally re-shaping our global economy and the implications in terms of how all institutions will need to adapt to this every different environment.

  • Overcoming the Psychology of Mounting Performance Pressure

    The forces that are re-shaping our global economy are creating mounting performance pressure for all of us – no one is immune. In times of mounting pressure, we as human beings have natural psychological reactions that are understandable yet can become very dysfunctional. By understanding the psychology of pressure, we can more effectively devise approaches that can help to turn mounting pressure into expanding opportunity.

  • Back to Strategy – Has Anything Changed?

    In the peak of the dot com bubble, business strategy seemed a quaint relic from the past. Business strategy is now clearly back with a vengeance. The real question is: does business strategy have to adapt to changing needs? John Hagel focuses on underlying economic forces and maintain that a different approach to strategy is required in times of high uncertainty. Drawing on examples from a variety of industries, he shows where traditional strategic principles still apply and where they need to change. Most importantly, he lays out a basic approach to strategy that promises to improve both near-term economic performance and long-term advantage.

  • Pursuing the Right Innovation Agenda

    Companies are beginning to realize that cost-cutting delivers diminishing returns. Executives are reassessing their innovation needs. Traditional forms of innovation – product innovation and managerial innovation are necessary but not sufficient. Growing competitive pressures require a more aggressive institutional innovation across multiple levels of business activity. In the process, the boundaries and even the role of the firm will be redefined. By pursuing this institutional innovation, companies will be much better positioned to pursue product and process innovation.

  • Transforming Our Approach to Transformation

    All large institutions will need to transform themselves in order to respond effectively to the long-term forces reshaping the global economy. The traditional “big bang, top down” approaches to transformation invariably run into the immune system and antibodies that work to subvert change in all existing institutions. John Hagel explores an alternative approach – scaling the edge – that is becoming much more feasible given the evolution of the global economy and that is much less likely to encounter the immune system and antibodies that make transformation so challenging.

John Hagel III Videos

Silicon Valley's Business Forecasting Strategy with John Hagel
SU Global Summit 2019 | Platforms & Ecosystems | John Hagel
John Hagel | Future of Work | SingularityU Spain Summit 2019
John Hagel | Moving From Pressure To Opportunity

John Hagel III News

  • How do I book John Hagel III to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John Hagel III for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for John Hagel III, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for John Hagel III or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book John Hagel III for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for John Hagel III, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John Hagel III are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Hagel III, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does John Hagel III speak about?

  • Where does John Hagel III travel from?

    John Hagel III generally travels from San Jose, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for John Hagel III?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Hagel III for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book John Hagel III for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host John Hagel III or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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