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Preface

Welcome to the most disruptive period in human history. The next 20 years will bring more changes than the previous 300 years.

We live in a radically changing world, called the 4th Industrial Revolution, which fundamentally alters every aspect of our human experience, from our lives, work, business to the economy, the environment, and social interactions at a global level.

In its scale, scope, and complexity, the transformation will modify everything that we know beyond recognition across industries and borders, unlike anything humankind has experienced before.

Yet it remains poorly understood, and most do not know how we should respond.

This book holds the promise to have a deep impact on your life, your work, and your organization.

It is written for YOU, as a practical guide to help you

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It will help you get started from where you stand, exploit what's available to you, and take action to meet the biggest challenges of our times.

That, my friends, is why this book exists.

The structure of the book is focused around YOU. To build a good understanding of what the changes are, how you can respond and benefit from it.

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