Dr. Lynda Gratton

Dr. Lynda Gratton is the Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, directing what is considered “the world's leading programme on human resources”. As a leading businesswoman, award-winning author and keynote speaker, Lynda has become a highly respected individual in her field and is often asked to present at a number of events, corporate conferences and organisational functions. Inducted in the Thinkers50 Management Hall of Fame alongside personalities such as Haiyan Wang in 2024, Lynda has an incredibly impressive resume. When hired as a keynote speaker, she is able to educate audiences on topics such as change management, organisational behaviour, human resources, and other related subjects. 

Using her extensive knowledge and expertise, Lynda has written about the interface between people and organisations in her incredibly popular books. She has written eight books in total that cover topics that range from the link between business and HR strategy to the impact of a changing world on employment and work. A number of her books have been recognised for awards, with “The Shift” receiving the Business Book of the Year Award in 2012, and “The Key” which won the CMI Management Book of the Year award in 2015. Her other titles include “Redesigning Work”, “The New Long Life”, “The 100-Year Life”, and “Hot Spots”, to name a few.

Known for her passionate and engaging speaking style, Lynda draws on the latest cutting-edge research in order to inspire her audience. Having spoken at a variety of organisations, conferences and events throughout her career, most notably organisations such as RSA, Microsoft and the World Economic Forum, Lynda typically focuses on leadership, corporate resilience, the hundred year life, collaboration and the future of work. Lynda has also spoken at the prestigious TEDx, delivered a powerful speech entitled “Redesigning Your Work is Important Because…”. 

An award-winning individual, Lynda won the Tata Prize in India, was named the annual Fellow of NAHR and won the CCL prize in the US, as well as winning the HR prize in Australia. Lynda is an internationally recognised talent, proving that her expertise and wisdom is highly regarded globally. Furthermore, Lynda is Fellow of the World Economic Forum and has chaired the WEF Council of Leadership, as well as serving as a judge on the FT Business Book of the Year panel. More recently, Lynda became an Advisor for @GoogleOrg’s initiative which helps people to prepare for the changing nature of work.

Available to book as a keynote speaker, Lynda is best known for drawing on latest thinking and research in an engaging and inspiring fashion. She has been invited to present at the World Economic Forum at Davos and the G20 in Tokyo. Lynda touches on relevant subjects such as people strategy, leadership & purpose, cooperation & innovation, and the future of work. If you are looking for a seasoned speaker on human resources and change management, look no further than Lynda Gratton.