Don Tapscott
Don Tapscott
Full Name and Common Aliases
Don Tapscott is a renowned Canadian author, consultant, and speaker on business strategy and technology.
Birth and Death Dates
Born: April 1, 1947 (age 76) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Nationality and Profession(s)
Canadian, Author, Consultant, Speaker, Strategist
Early Life and Background
Don Tapscott's interest in the potential of computers to transform business began in the early 1970s. His father was a professor at the University of Toronto, which exposed him to cutting-edge technology from an early age. This exposure would later influence his career choices.
Tapscott grew up in Canada and attended the University of Chicago for his undergraduate degree. He received his MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management. After completing his education, Tapscott began working as a consultant on business strategy and technology.
Major Accomplishments
Don Tapscott has authored numerous best-selling books on the impact of technology on business and society. His most notable works include:
"The Digital Economy: Promise and Challenge in the 1980s" (1992)
"Growing Up Digital: The Rise of the Net Generation" (1998), co-authored with his daughter, Alex Tapscott
* "Grown Up Digital: How the Internet Changes Everything" (2009)
Tapscott's books have been widely acclaimed for their insightful analysis of technological trends and their implications for business.
Notable Works or Actions
In addition to his writing, Don Tapscott has also made significant contributions as a consultant and speaker. He founded the Global Strategy Group in 1973, which he led until it merged with Interbrand in 1995. Since then, he has continued to work as a consultant on business strategy and technology.
Tapscott is known for his advocacy of open innovation and collaboration between businesses, governments, and civil society organizations. He has worked with numerous clients worldwide, helping them navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by technological change.
Impact and Legacy
Don Tapscott's impact on our understanding of the digital economy cannot be overstated. His writing and consulting work have helped shape the way businesses approach technology and innovation.
Tapscott's emphasis on collaboration, open innovation, and social responsibility has resonated with leaders around the world. His ideas continue to influence business strategy and policy-making at both national and international levels.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Don Tapscott is widely quoted for his insightful analysis of technological trends and their implications for business. He has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Fortune.
Tapscott's ability to distill complex ideas into accessible language has made him a sought-after speaker on the global circuit. His work continues to inspire leaders and entrepreneurs seeking to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Tapscott's commitment to collaboration, open innovation, and social responsibility has left an enduring legacy in the business community.
Quotes by Don Tapscott
When I noticed how my own children were effortlessly able to use all this sophisticated technology, at first I thought, ‘My children are prodigies!’ But then I noticed all their friends were like them, so that was a bad theory.
Leadership is happening, but it’s not coming from the leaders of the old institutions. Everywhere you look, you see these extraordinary, sparkling new initiatives that are under way.
Who is going to invest in a company that shows you what’s going on quarterly, compared to one that shows you what’s going on all the time?
Online, we still can’t reliably establish one another’s identities or trust one another to transact and exchange money without validation from a third party like a bank or a government. These same intermediaries collect our data and invade our privacy for commercial gain and national security. Even with.
Creating a complete picture of a company financial health, by looking at periodic financial statements, is like turning a hamburger into a cow.
In fact, soon billions of smart things in the physical world will be sensing, responding, communicating, buying their own electricity and sharing important data, doing everything.
Peering succeeds because it leverages self-organization – a style of production that works more effectively than hierarchical management for certain tasks.