home foreword author the buzz reviews content buy the book
A Quiet Revolution

"In the future, every company must be able to recognize what is coming early enough to take evasive action or steer toward an emerging opportunity. The Power to Predict challenges managers to think about the use of technology and information to augment historical analysis and business intelligence to produce better results.”
Frederick W. Smith
Chairman & CEO
FedEx

(from the foreword)
 
FedEx

"When organizations better understand the linkage between historical activities and real-time events, they can quickly seize opportunities. Ranadivé's book is an executive must-read, full of great examples and insight."
Charles Phillips
President,
Oracle Corporation
 
Oracle

"Every global organization is challenged to manage increased complexity. Ranadivé’s vision for embracing your assets serves as a guide for proactively managing threats and opportunities.”
Indra Nooyi
President & CFO
PepsiCo, Inc.
 
Pepsico

"Once again, Vivek Ranadivé shows the path to the next wave of corporate growth. The Power to Predict will enable new dimensions to businesses in the future.”
Nandan M. Nilekani
CEO
Infosys Technologies Ltd.
 
InfoSys

“As technological innovation, real-time information and globalization act on all organizations to reduce competitive advantages, how do you continue to differentiate yourself? The Power to Predict shows how leading business thinkers have successfully challenged and transformed their organizations.”
Thomas H. Glocer
CEO
Reuters Group PLC
 
Reuters

 


"Vivek's book is a must-read for businesspeople trying to stay ahead of the surging onslaught of technology in all markets, everywhere.”
Marc Andreessen
Co-founder
Opsware Inc. and Netscape.
 
Opsware

"This book, which follows the successful The Power of Now, is a ‘must have’ for any corporate executive pursuing excellence. As practical and compelling as his first book, The Power to Predict holds the keys to ensuring every company’s long-term prosperity."
Mukesh Ambani
Chairman
Reliance Industries Ltd.
 

“Thought-provoking and rich with ideas. The Power to Predict is a welcome addition to any executive’s library.”
Rajat Gupta
Senior Partner Worldwide and former Managing Director
McKinsey & Company
 

"Executives who employ the Predictive Business principles espoused in The Power to Predict will think differently about how their companies operate, how they serve their customers and even how they compete.”
R. Gopalakrishnan
Executive Director
Tata Sons