{"product_id":"the-five-year-century-bold-leadership-and-accelerated-outcomes-in-the-age-of-ai-hardback-9781394424306","title":"The Five-Year Century; Bold Leadership and Accelerated Outcomes in the Age of AI (Hardback) 9781394424306","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Five-Year Century\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eBold Leadership and Accelerated Outcomes in the Age of AI\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As theorists ponder and skeptics fret about the future of AI, this book offers something else: AI in action. Showcasing a sense of urgency and a breadth of expertise, \u003ci\u003eThe Five-Year Century\u003c\/i\u003e tells a compelling story about how workers and organizations can harness AI. The result is a thoughtful and vivid illustration of what's holding humanity back—and how, on a practical level, AI can help humans keep driving progress.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Fareed Zakaria, CNN host and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAge of Revolutions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This book gives you the confidence, playbook, and urgency to succeed in the AI economy; but it should also make you angry because trillions spent on digital transformation has made little impact on most industries or jobs over the last three decades. The AI era must be different: leaders must own the human-technology interface and drive business outcomes every day. Nancy and Mihir demystify how to get there without Silicon Valley jargon... they can help you on your journey.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jeff Immelt, former Chairman and CEO of GE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The world is going to be turned upside down in the next five years by technology. According to Shukla and Hauge, this isn't a threat; it's the opportunity of a lifetime. In this wonderful, brisk book they lay out how we all need to adapt—from organizations becoming more like beehives, to people becoming more like quarterbacks. Read it soon, because change is coming fast.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eNicholas Thompson, CEO of \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic \u003c\/i\u003eand author of \u003ci\u003e\"The Running Ground\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e “Evidence-based, practical and pragmatic, this book is an important tool for realizing the potential for AI to dramatically change the way we work. It's about rethinking the fundamentals with liberation, not fear.” \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Patty McCord, former chief talent officer for Netflix and author of \u003ci\u003ePowerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Five-Year Century\u003c\/i\u003e is a refreshing and optimistic take on how humanity can emerge stronger in the face of technological upheaval. Shukla and Hauge show us why AI will force us to rethink management itself. Engaging, provocative, and ultimately uplifting.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Ujwal Kayande, PhD, Professor \u0026amp; Director of the Institute for Digital Innovation \u0026amp; AI, Melbourne Business School\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMihir Shukla (Author), Nancy Hauge (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394424306, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 May 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e192 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 15.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.363 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn accessible survival guide that shows leaders how to build cultures of trust and productivity in a changing world\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Five-Year Century: Bold Leadership and Accelerated Outcomes in the Age of AI \u003c\/i\u003eis an incisive wake-up call that shows you what’s holding you back from transformative change, and how you can break down those barriers to achieve unprecedented results. Written for a world that’s experiencing demographic collapse and stagnant productivity, this book addresses the adapt-or-die situation that many organizations are facing today. Written by Silicon Valley veterans Mihir Shukla and Nancy Hauge, it combines irreverent storytelling with battle-tested frameworks for surviving turbulent times and coming out on top, ready for a new, tech-enabled future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside, you’ll discover four key myths that prevent organizations from harnessing the potential of AI—incremental change, human exceptionalism, hierarchical management, and technology servitude. \u003ci\u003eThe Five-Year Century \u003c\/i\u003ebusts each one, showing you through vivid case studies how you can work with technology to build resilient, human-centered workplaces that will continue to achieve results, no matter what comes next.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUncover the reasons behind workforce shortages, struggling corporate cultures, and stagnant business results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead through digital transformations and culture shifts to create human-centered workplaces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how AI implementations can empower people to achieve more by enhancing resilience and adaptability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee how forward-thinking organizations around the world are breaking free from old, industrial mindsets—and how you can too\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis isn't another book about the philosophy of AI—it’s an actionable resource for transforming demographic and economic pressures into catalysts for meaningful legacies beyond the boardroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Reflections from Mihir and Nancy ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Exponential Era\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 The Unparalleled Pace of Change 3\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Why the Industrial Mind Won't Let Go 17\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Paying More for Less 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II The Four Illusions Holding Us Back\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 The Illusion of Incremental Change 37\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 The Illusion of Human-Only Work 49\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 The Illusion of Hierarchical Control 65\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 The Illusion of Technological Servitude 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Becoming Future-Ready\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Designing for Outcomes-Driven Leadership 91\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 The Age of Personalization 107\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10 The Trust Economy 118\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11 The Skills Race No One Can Sit Out 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 149\u003cbr\u003eAuthors' Biographies 151\u003cbr\u003eNotes 153\u003cbr\u003eIndex 167\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52501448294680,"sku":"9781394424306","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394424306.jpg?v=1786239426","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-five-year-century-bold-leadership-and-accelerated-outcomes-in-the-age-of-ai-hardback-9781394424306","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}