Dr. William Fischer

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Biography

William Fischer is a Senior Lecturer at the Sloan School of Management, with a background that spans several disciplines and industries. He has had a diverse career journey, starting as an apprentice electrician in New York City, then moving into development engineering and serving as an officer in the Army. Fischer has consulted for various corporate innovation programs across Europe and North America, and has participated in several innovation startups. His extensive experience includes working on Organizational Transformation projects aimed at revitalizing organizations. He served as the Executive President Dean at the China-Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and held a chaired professorship at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Fischer is widely published in academic literature, co-authoring multiple books on innovation, including 'Virtuoso Teams', 'Idea Hunter', and 'Reinventing Giants'. Additionally, he contributes to Forbes.com and has been recognized in the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame for his impactful thoughts and insights.

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