John Hagel

John Hagel

Keynote Speaker: Business Strategy, Digital Transformation & Psychology of Change Expert; Founder of Deloitte Center for the Edge; Author of "The Journey Beyond Fear"

John Hagel Biography

John Hagel III is a management consultant, author, speaker, and entrepreneur with more than 40 years of experience in business strategy, digital transformation, and organizational change. After retiring as a partner from Deloitte, McGraw Hill published his eighth book, "The Journey Beyond Fear," which addresses the psychology of change. Hagel developed a series of programs designed to help individuals and organizations navigate change at multiple levels. He is the founder of Beyond Our Edge, LLC, a company that collaborates with businesses and individuals seeking to anticipate future trends and achieve greater impact.

While at Deloitte, Hagel founded and served as co-chairman of the global Deloitte Center for the Edge, headquartered in Silicon Valley with branches in Amsterdam, Melbourne, and Singapore. The center focuses on identifying emerging business opportunities that are not yet on the CEO agenda. Prior to Deloitte, Hagel worked as an independent consultant and writer, and previously served as a principal at McKinsey & Company, where he led the Strategy Practice and founded the E-Commerce Practice. He has also held the role of senior vice president of strategy at Atari, Inc., and founded two Silicon Valley startups.

Hagel is a faculty member at Singularity University, where he delivers talks on digital technology, business innovation, and the transition from linear to exponential business models. He serves on the Board of Trustees at the Santa Fe Institute, an organization conducting research on complex adaptive systems. Hagel has led business transformation initiatives with the World Economic Forum, including serving as a member of its Global Future Council on Platforms and Systems, and has spoken at the Davos Annual Meeting.

Hagel is the author of several business books, including "The Power of Pull," "Net Gain," "Net Worth," "Out of the Box," and "The Only Sustainable Edge." He coined the term 'infomediary' in his book "Net Worth: Shaping Markets When Customers Make the Rules." His work has been published and cited in major business publications such as The Economist, Fortune, Forbes, Business Week, Financial Times, and Wall Street Journal, as well as general media including New York Times, NBC, and BBC. Hagel has received two awards from Harvard Business Review for best articles and has delivered keynote addresses at forums including TED, the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the Microsoft CEO Summit, and Singularity University Global Summit.

Hagel holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University, a B.Phil. from Oxford University, and a JD and MBA from Harvard University.

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John Hagel 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 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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How much does it cost to book John Hagel for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for John Hagel, 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 are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Hagel, 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 speak about?

John Hagel 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 and TED.

Where does John Hagel travel from?

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

Who is the agent for John Hagel?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Hagel 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 for your next private or corporate function.

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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 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?

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John Hagel 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 for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. John Hagel generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jimmy Wales, Andrew McAfee and Rachel Botsman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Hagel for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/06/2026.

John Hagel 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 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 News

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

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John Hagel 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, 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 or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book John Hagel for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for John Hagel, 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 are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Hagel, 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 speak about?

    John Hagel 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 and TED.
  • Where does John Hagel travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Hagel 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 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 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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