Ram Charan

Ram Charan

Keynote Speaker: World-Renowned Business Consultant, Execution Expert & Bestselling Author

Ram Charan Biography

Ram Charan is known for cutting through the complexity of running a business in today’s fast changing environment to uncover the core business problem. He has worked with companies including Toyota, Bank of America, Key Bank, ICICI Bank, Aditya Birla Group, Novartis, Max Group, Yildiz Holdings, UST Global, Fast Retailing (Uniqlo), Humana and Matrix.

His real-world solutions, shared with millions through his books and articles in top business publications, have been praised for being practical, relevant and highly actionable — the kind of advice you can use Monday morning. Jack Welch, former Chairman of GE said, “He has the rare ability to distill meaningful from meaningless and transfer it to others in a quiet, effective way.”

Professor Charan has coached more than a dozen leaders who went on to become CEOs. He reaches many more up and coming business leaders through in-house executive education programs. His energetic, interactive teaching style has won him several awards, including the Bell Ringer award at GE’s famous Crotonville Institute and best teacher award at Northwestern.

He was among Business Week‘s top ten resources for in-house executive development programs. Charan has authored or coauthored more than 35 books that have sold over 4 million copies in more than a dozen languages. Four of his books were Wall Street Journal bestsellers, including "Execution" (coauthored with former Honeywell CEO Larry Bossidy), which spent more than 150 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. He also has written for publications including over 12 articles for Harvard Business Review, 12 articles for Fortune and numerous articles for BusinessWeek, Time, Chief Executive and USA TODAY.

Charan was elected a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources and was named one of the most influential people in corporate governance and the board room by Directorship magazine. He has served on the Blue Ribbon Commission on Corporate Governance and serves or has served on a dozen boards in the US, Brazil, China, India, Canada, and Dubai.

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Ram Charan Speaking Topics

Leading Your Business Through the Global Tilt

It is quite obvious the business world is in a state of flux. We have plummeted from the highs of the last economic boom into the most troubled economy of the past fifty years—an economy that is now globally interconnected and immensely complex. Businesses are frantically trying to find their way in the newly reworked landscape, where the rules of the game seem unclear and sometimes unfair. Drawing on his experience with businesses worldwide, Ram Charan offers perspective and insight for business leaders operating in this new competitive arena, where the balance of economic power has dramatically shifted. The audience will learn:

  • The profound shift in economic power that is underway and the opportunities it presents
  • How to formulate a clear-headed strategic response to new kinds of global competition
  • What resources, skills and talent will be needed to respond to the global tilt
  • How to reorient the organization's psychology and decision making
  • Specific companies in the North and the South that are succeeding in today's challenging environment

Execution

The wide gulf between strategizing and getting things done is a growing problem in today's increasingly complex business world. For businesses to prosper and grow, particularly in a challenging business environment, the gap between promising results and delivering them must be closed. Charan argues execution takes place as a result of robust dialogue that links people, strategy and operations. What's more, he contends that leading the three core processes of an organization (people, strategy and operations) is the real job of running a business and espouses the need for deeply and passionately engaged leaders. The audience gains:

  • Recognition that execution cannot be delegated
  • Insight into how companies like Wal-Mart, Dell, and GE use execution to outcompete
  • The framework of flawless execution
  • Tools to develop the discipline of execution
  • Ability to use a robust, reality-based process for thinking about business in an integrated way

Growth

Growth is vital to economic recovery and is among the most pressing issues facing companies today, but growth doesn't happen because managers decide to broaden the product line, spend more money on technology, beef up the sales force or acquire another business. Instead, growth starts with a mindset and insatiable curiosity about the world's needs. This speech helps the audience:

  • Understand if the business isn't growing sustainably and profitably, it's dying
  • Learn how to fund growth, the corporate mindset required to grow, and the factors that must be considered to achieve balanced growth
  • Grasp a method of looking rationally at the risks involved in growth

Talent

The need for talented people in the right jobs can be summed up in a simple way: no talent, no numbers. Talent is a leading indicator of whether the business is headed up or down. Smart leaders put people before numbers, because it is talent, in the end, that delivers the numbers necessary to keep a business strong and healthy. The audience will gain:

  • Insight into how world-class companies find and nurture leadership talent
  • Understanding of why intimacy with your talent and a repetitive rhythm of reviews are the foundation for creating a steady, self-renewing stream of leaders for all levels of an organization
  • Recognition that while financial results, market share, brand and legacy products all have a half-life that seems to grow shorter by the year, talent is the only competency that endures
  • Ability to pinpoint and build an individual's leadership strengths
  • Specific guidelines for assessing and improving your company's talent mastery capabilities

Innovation

We live in a world of unprecedented change and massive volatility. What remains constant is the capital most companies hold in terms of innovation and creativity. “Innovation,” says Charan, “is the world's best and perhaps only way to win in the face of fast commoditization.” Using examples such as Procter & Gamble, Honeywell, Nokia, LEGO, GE, HP and DuPont, all of which harnessed the power of innovation, Charan offers both an instructive and inspiring look at transforming today's companies and remaining profitable in the face of economic uncertainty. The audience will gain:

  • How to put the customer at the center of innovation
  • The building blocks of innovation
  • How to view innovation as a social process
  • Insight into reducing the risk of innovation failure
  • The knowledge to become a leader in innovation

Ram Charan Videos

Why organizations fail at Digital Transformation: Dr. Ram Charan
Ram Charan, Global Business Advisor & Author | The Jeff Crilley Show
Keep searching for what is new everyday, says Ram Charan

How do I book Ram Charan to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Ram Charan for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Ram Charan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ram Charan are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ram Charan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Ram Charan speak about?

Ram Charan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Futurism, Business Leadership, Creativity, Authors, Innovation, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, World Affairs, Athlete, Corporate Strategy, Leadership, Economy, Personal Growth, Disruptive Thinking, Customer Experience, Change Management, Inspirational, College, Sports, Motivational, Consulting, Finance, International Business, Sports Coaching, Thought Leadership and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Ram Charan travel from?

Ram Charan generally travels from Addison, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ram Charan?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ram Charan 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ram Charan 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 Ram Charan 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.


Ram Charan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Futurism and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ram Charan for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Ram Charan generally travels from Addison, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Richard Florida, Peter Diamandis and Joseph Stiglitz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ram Charan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/09/2024.

Ram Charan Speaking Topics

  • Leading Your Business Through the Global Tilt

    It is quite obvious the business world is in a state of flux. We have plummeted from the highs of the last economic boom into the most troubled economy of the past fifty years—an economy that is now globally interconnected and immensely complex. Businesses are frantically trying to find their way in the newly reworked landscape, where the rules of the game seem unclear and sometimes unfair. Drawing on his experience with businesses worldwide, Ram Charan offers perspective and insight for business leaders operating in this new competitive arena, where the balance of economic power has dramatically shifted. The audience will learn:

    • The profound shift in economic power that is underway and the opportunities it presents
    • How to formulate a clear-headed strategic response to new kinds of global competition
    • What resources, skills and talent will be needed to respond to the global tilt
    • How to reorient the organization's psychology and decision making
    • Specific companies in the North and the South that are succeeding in today's challenging environment

  • Execution

    The wide gulf between strategizing and getting things done is a growing problem in today's increasingly complex business world. For businesses to prosper and grow, particularly in a challenging business environment, the gap between promising results and delivering them must be closed. Charan argues execution takes place as a result of robust dialogue that links people, strategy and operations. What's more, he contends that leading the three core processes of an organization (people, strategy and operations) is the real job of running a business and espouses the need for deeply and passionately engaged leaders. The audience gains:

    • Recognition that execution cannot be delegated
    • Insight into how companies like Wal-Mart, Dell, and GE use execution to outcompete
    • The framework of flawless execution
    • Tools to develop the discipline of execution
    • Ability to use a robust, reality-based process for thinking about business in an integrated way

  • Growth

    Growth is vital to economic recovery and is among the most pressing issues facing companies today, but growth doesn't happen because managers decide to broaden the product line, spend more money on technology, beef up the sales force or acquire another business. Instead, growth starts with a mindset and insatiable curiosity about the world's needs. This speech helps the audience:

    • Understand if the business isn't growing sustainably and profitably, it's dying
    • Learn how to fund growth, the corporate mindset required to grow, and the factors that must be considered to achieve balanced growth
    • Grasp a method of looking rationally at the risks involved in growth

  • Talent

    The need for talented people in the right jobs can be summed up in a simple way: no talent, no numbers. Talent is a leading indicator of whether the business is headed up or down. Smart leaders put people before numbers, because it is talent, in the end, that delivers the numbers necessary to keep a business strong and healthy. The audience will gain:

    • Insight into how world-class companies find and nurture leadership talent
    • Understanding of why intimacy with your talent and a repetitive rhythm of reviews are the foundation for creating a steady, self-renewing stream of leaders for all levels of an organization
    • Recognition that while financial results, market share, brand and legacy products all have a half-life that seems to grow shorter by the year, talent is the only competency that endures
    • Ability to pinpoint and build an individual's leadership strengths
    • Specific guidelines for assessing and improving your company's talent mastery capabilities

  • Innovation

    We live in a world of unprecedented change and massive volatility. What remains constant is the capital most companies hold in terms of innovation and creativity. “Innovation,” says Charan, “is the world's best and perhaps only way to win in the face of fast commoditization.” Using examples such as Procter & Gamble, Honeywell, Nokia, LEGO, GE, HP and DuPont, all of which harnessed the power of innovation, Charan offers both an instructive and inspiring look at transforming today's companies and remaining profitable in the face of economic uncertainty. The audience will gain:

    • How to put the customer at the center of innovation
    • The building blocks of innovation
    • How to view innovation as a social process
    • Insight into reducing the risk of innovation failure
    • The knowledge to become a leader in innovation

Ram Charan Videos

Why organizations fail at Digital Transformation: Dr. Ram Charan
Ram Charan, Global Business Advisor & Author | The Jeff Crilley Show
Keep searching for what is new everyday, says Ram Charan
Business Today Mindrush with Ram Charan
  • How do I book Ram Charan to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ram Charan 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 Ram Charan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ram Charan or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ram Charan for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ram Charan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ram Charan are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ram Charan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ram Charan speak about?

  • Where does Ram Charan travel from?

    Ram Charan generally travels from Addison, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ram Charan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ram Charan 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ram Charan 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 Ram Charan 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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