Future of work thought leader.
Writer, speaker, influencer.
Hello. I’m Professor Lynda Gratton. As well as an award-winning thought leader, writer and speaker, I am the founder of the global research advisory practice HSM Advisory.
As Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, I teach executives and MBA students about the future of work. I have also written a number of books and articles which share my insights and learnings from across my career.
Books
Highlights of my work
Managers Can’t Do It All
In recent decades sweeping reengineering, digitization, and agile initiatives—and lately the move to remote work—have dramatically transformed the role of managers.
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The ticking time bomb of working families
Working families and the household decrease in unpaid time during a week are a ticking time bomb.
Read MoreHow to Do Hybrid Right
If leaders and managers can successfully make the transition to an anywhere, anytime model, the result will be work lives that are more purposeful and productive.
Read MoreThe Future of Work
As a Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, I designed the ‘Human Resource Strategy in Transforming Companies’ programme and have since led it for over 20 years. It is considered one of the world’s leading programmes on people and organisations.
Learn more about my latest work
The Times
Sorry Mariah, age is an important part of who we are
In this article, Lynda explores the complex nature of ageing and how our relationship with time shapes the way we live, work, and plan for the future. She examines the interplay between chronological, biological, and subjective age, and how acknowled…
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What sets apart the most productive, innovative teams?
In this article, Lynda explores what makes some teams consistently more innovative and productive than others. Drawing on twenty years of research, Lynda shares insights into the core elements that drive exceptional team performance – from the …
Read MoreForbes
AI and the importance of the Human Narrative
In her latest article for Forbes, Lynda challenges the usual narrative, sharing a compelling case for why we should value not only the outcomes AI helps us to achieve but also the unpredictable and human journey of work and creativity. In this piece,…
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