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MEET ADAM HARTUNG

MASTERING BUSINESS GROWTH
IN A DYNAMIC WORLD

Companies today struggle to maintain dominant market positions. When focusing on your core threatens to make your business irrelevant and the marketplace is changing so fast predicting its twists and turns seems impossible, your organization needs guidance — and fast.

Adam Hartung’s 20 plus years of experience developing and implementing successful business strategies to take advantage of emerging markets has made him a worldwide leading speaker on business growth. As a Fellow of National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and as the No. 1 Leadership columnist for Forbes.com since 2009, Adam has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone Magazine, The Week and BBC Television for his bold market predictions that have all came true. Through a rich collection of case studies and stories, Adam can show your organization how to develop new business, create new products and seize hidden marketplace opportunities.

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A Bitcoin Is Worth $4,000–Why You Probably Should Not Own One

by Adam Hartung | Aug 15, 2017

They can be used like a currency, but don’t physically exist like dollar bills. They are an online currency which can be used to buy things. Bitcoins are crypto-currency. Interested in possibly owning some Bitcoins? With no financial system, like the U.S. Federal Reserve, managing their existence and value, know the risks.

For Independence Day – Why The USA Could Lose World Dominance – Demographic Trends

by Adam Hartung | Jun 30, 2017

The world has entered a period of rapid change where population and demographics are key drivers. The US must view other countries without its Status Quo prism to objectively consider trends to innovate and capture economic growth.

Like The Best Tech Companies, Publicis Launches A Great Strategic Pivot

by Adam Hartung | Jun 23, 2017

Some company pivots are obvious like changing technology while other pivots are more subtle like a strategic acquisition. At the time, observers are highly critical and the share price drops because the pivot is viewed through the lens of the Status Quo. Publicis pivoting away from Cannes may signal a major trend in the industry.

The 9 Reasons Why Amazon Buying Whole Foods Is A Good Idea

by Adam Hartung | Jun 16, 2017

An online retail giant is about to buy a grocery chain. Hold on to your smartphones and watch as an entire industry responds to disruption! Here are some of the possibilities.

As Immelt Leaves GE, Investors And Employees Have Little To Cheer

by Adam Hartung | Jun 12, 2017

GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt was unable to grow GE businesses and sold them off, buying back shares instead. Can the GE he leaves behind long survive?

Why the ‘Amazon Effect’ Is So Huge In The USA, And Not In Other Countries

by Adam Hartung | May 31, 2017

Amazon stock hits new record high; is that a sign that America’s retail segment is overbuilt and about to collapse?

TESTIMONIALS

Ron Zoromski

Adam Hartung, author of Create Marketplace Disruption, was my guest speaker at a recent FEI Career Management Group Breakfast. Adam did an excellent job of enlightening the group …

Juli Bohm

It is rare that we have a speaker so engaging and so loaded with key insights that most people miss. We always pack the house when Adam speaks. He locks-in and fully engages the audience …

Rachel Patterson

Adam Hartung presented to our University of Chicago Booth School of Business’ Consulting Roundtable (CRT). His presentation focused on how to galvanize our companies and clients — insights …

Gregory C. Vrablik

Just wanted to let you know that the Members and I enjoyed your presentation and found it to be insightful and impactful. We continue to discuss different aspects of your presentation and, in particular, use your “locked-in” concept… especially during these...

Bill Durkin

Your recent presentation to The Association for Corporate Growth CEO group was remarkable. The feedback we got from the leaders who attended was outstanding. Your researched based …

Sandy Weissent

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Sudhakar Ramakrishna

Adam presented practical, actionable viewpoints to our management team. Using a combination of examples and specific to-dos, he explained how we can avoid a lock-in mindset that has resulted …

Robert H. Ecker

Adam Hartung, author of Create Marketplace Disruption, was my guest speaker at a recent FEI Career Management Group Breakfast. Adam did an excellent job of enlightening the group on the concepts in his book,

John N. Younker

First, let me recommend you strongly consider Adam Hartung’s presentation. It was very well received and valued by my two audiences – all 5s out of 5. I believe that Adam’s presentation couldn’t come …

William V. Adams

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Excellent job at the FSA Spring Meeting in Savannah, Georgia. Many members came up to me and indicated you were one of the best speakers we have had at any of our meetings. Your topic was very timely and helps all of us clarify the...

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