The Upside of Disruption - Turning uncertainty into strategic advantage

Finding opportunity in uncertainty 

Disruption is no longer an occasional shock — it is a constant condition of leadership. From technological acceleration to geopolitical volatility and shifting expectations of work, leaders are navigating an environment where standing still can be riskier than acting. 

In The Upside of Disruption: The Path to Leading and Thriving in the Unknown, author and leadership thinker Terence Mauri argues that the real danger is not disruption itself, but failing to reframe it. Leaders, he suggests, consistently overestimate the risks of bold action while underestimating the longterm costs of inaction. 

In this live Book Club conversation, Mauri joins IMD Professor of Innovation Strategy Murat Tarakci to explore how leaders can move beyond defensive responses to uncertainty and instead build the mindsets, behaviors, and strategic courage required to thrive when the future cannot be predicted. 

Drawing on research, real-world examples, and practical frameworks, the discussion will examine how individuals and organizations can turn volatility into a source of focus, learning, and long-term advantage. 

Who should attend

This session is designed for: 

• Senior leaders and executives navigating uncertainty 
• Strategy, innovation, and transformation leaders 
• Managers making highstakes decisions in volatile contexts 
• Anyone interested in leadership, innovation, and thriving amid disruption

About the I by IMD Book Club webinar series:

In our webinar series, we feature one recently-released book every month. From the personal journeys of senior executives and the new drivers of competitive advantage in the digital era, to sustainable business and how leaders and organizations can maximize the talents and well-being of people in the workplace.

We look forward to your participation.