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The Disruption Continuum

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The Disruption Continuum explores the profound and ongoing forces that drive societal transformation in our era of relentless technological change. Examining pivotal historical moments reveals that...
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  • 03 September 2025
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The Disruption Continuum explores the profound and ongoing forces that drive societal transformation in our era of relentless technological change. Examining pivotal historical moments reveals that disruption is not a one-time occurrence caused by a disruptor event or technology but a continuous, evolving process. The book highlights Generative AI's role in perpetuating this continuum, reshaping social, economic, and cultural landscapes.

This book is particularly essential now as technological advancement accelerates, and the societal impacts of these changes become increasingly pervasive. By framing disruption as a continuous process rather than isolated events, it offers a novel perspective that aligns with the current reality of constant innovation. The book contributes to the field by emphasizing the need for ongoing adaptation and providing actionable strategies for navigating perpetual change.

For business leaders, practitioners, and academics, the book underscores the necessity of strategic foresight, agility, and imaginative thinking to navigate this ongoing disruption. It provides practical guidance on establishing disruptive innovation hubs and preparing for future trends, emphasizing that adaptation must be continuous.

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Price: $110.00
Pages: 256
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint: Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication Date: 03 September 2025
ISBN: 9781837084692
Format: Hardcover
BISACs: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Development, Business innovation, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Forecasting, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management Science, Business strategy, Business ethics and social responsibility
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Alexander Manu is Professor at OCAD University, Canada and a strategic foresight practitioner, innovation advisor, international lecturer, and author.

Introduction
PART I. UNDERSTANDING THE DISRUPTION CONTINUUM
Chapter 1. The New Disruptors
Chapter 2. The Philosophical Foundations of Technological Change
PART II. PREPARING FOR TRANSFORMATION
Chapter 3. Prototyping the Future
Chapter 4. Strategic Foresight as Life as We Hope
Chapter 5. The Three Horizons Method and the Illusion of Predictability
Chapter 6. Mapping Emerging Opportunity
PART III. LEADERSHIP IN A TRANSFORMATIVE ERA
Chapter 7. Leading Through Change
Chapter 8. Disruption Maximization
PART IV. SOCIETAL IMPLICATIONS AND STRATEGIC RESPONSES
Chapter 9. Setting the Context for New Knowledge
Chapter 10. Decoding the Future
Chapter 11. Redefining Reality
PART V. INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE TRANSFORMATION
Chapter 12. Transformation Frameworks
Chapter 13. Beyond the Fear of Automation
Chapter 14. Disruption and Evolution
Chapter 15. Embracing the Disruption Continuum