A.G. Lafley
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Proctor & Gamble
The Art and Science of Game-Changing Innovation
A. G. Lafley will share insights on how integrating a reliable, systemic approach to innovation in every part of an enterprise can produce game-changing results. He will draw from his 31 years of leadership experience, including seven years as P&G CEO during which he has led a dramatic business turnaround. He will draw lessons from his new book, The Game-Changer, co-authored with professor and consultant Ram Charan. He will illustrate how a motivating purpose, stretching goals, clear strategic choices, unique core strengths, enabling structures and systems, inspiring leadership, and a courageous, connected culture combine to create an innovation-centered organization that delivers consistent, sustained growth. Mr. Lafley is broadly recognized as a game-changing leader. Among his many accolades, he was named 2006 CEO of the Year by Chief Executive magazine. He serves on the boards of GE and Dell.
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- Rethinking Innovation
For The Journal's "Viewpoints" series, Procter & Gamble CEO A.G. Lafley speaks to WSJ's Alan Murray about innovation, and why it doesn't always have to be complicated.
- Eye on the prize
Procter & Gamble's A.G. Lafley talks with Fortune's Geoffrey Colvin about keeping P&G focused on innovation.