In this episode of the think ahead podcast series, Professor Costas Markides, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, sits down with John Fallon, former CEO of Pearson, one of the UK’s largest educational organisations, to explore how companies can navigate the challenges of digital disruption and transformation. 

Together, they discuss the pivotal strategies Pearson employed to shift from traditional publishing to a digital-first education company. The conversation delves into the role of leadership in fostering resilience, the critical importance of purpose in driving organisational change, and how middle management plays a key role in translating long-term visions into actionable daily steps. 

They share personal insights on endurance and leadership and provide valuable teachings on how to navigate large-scale transformation, maintain financial stability, and sustain hope and purpose in the face of uncertainty.  

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