As civilization rapidly evolves into a new radical post-pandemic era, organizations and leaders need to adapt, innovate, and reimagine the future. This guidebook offers insights and strategies for leaders to thrive in this new era, empowering them to embrace their roles as Neo-Innovators, Neo-managers, and Neo-futurists. It is a concise “how-to” guide for anyone who is (or wants to be) involved in the development of radical innovations that solve problems and exploit opportunities in the post-pandemic world. Featuring actionable advice and examples from generative AI and the influencer culture to humanoid robots, self-driving cars and age-slowing therapies, this book equips young and experienced innovators, innovation leaders, and practitioners with the essential tools and mindset to tackle challenges and explore opportunities in a dynamic innovative landscape.

Michael S. Tomczyk is an innovator, entrepreneur, futurist, and an expert on radical/disruptive innovation. He is best known for his role in the development and launch of the first home computers at Commodore in the 1980s. As a corporate executive, consultant, and product manager, he has been involved in numerous world-changing innovations including biosciences, ecommerce, gene therapy, nanotechnology and most recently Fintech and Blockchain innovations. In addition to practicing innovation, Michael has been a leader in developing and studying best practices and strategies for developing and managing radical/disruptive innovations. For 18 years he was Managing Director of the Mack Institute for Innovation Management and Emerging Technologies Management Research Program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA. Michael has written more than 150 articles, newspaper, and magazine columns. He has authored two books, The Home Computer Wars: An Insider’s Account of Commodore and Jack Tramiel (1984), and NanoInnovation: What Every Manager Needs to Know (2014).