Shaping the next chapter at the intersection of humanity, business, and technology through research and thought leadership.

About NextChapter

About NextChapter

Our Core Focus Areas

At NextChapter, we are at the forefront of research and thought leadership, exploring the intersections of humanity, business, and technology. Our work informs industry leaders and helps organizations shape the future of business.

What We Produce

What We Produce

These research publications aim to inform and engage professionals, academics, and decision-makers with actionable insights.

Featured Publications

Artificial Intelligence. Humanity. Future
Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI
Al will overturn the world we know in our lifetimes, and we must prepare ourselves to meet the unprecedented changes that will soon be upon us. TRANSCEND provides readers with the road maps they need to tackle the most important questions of our generation. It offers a unique perspective at the intersection of philosophy, humanity, business, and technology, providing powerful and practical frameworks to guide readers in understanding and utilizing Al. The OPEN framework is introduced to help unlock the potential of Al, while the CARE framework focuses on protecting against its dangers. Structured approaches are tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals, businesses, and government agencies, offering comprehensive strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of Al.

Featured Content

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Dr. Pranay Sanklecha

Pranay belongs to the small group of writers and thinkers with an aptitude for and experience in both business and philosophy. He was admitted to oxford at the age of 15, graduated at 18 to become a commodities trader, and then returned to academia five years later to begin a research and teaching career as a philosopher. He now works as a philosophical consultant to business and a writer and editor. Pranay’s areas of expertise include intergenerational justice, with a particular focus on how changes in technology and society alter what it means to be human, and the practical application of philosophy to life and business. His work includes an edited volume on justice and climate change for cambridge university press, parts of the UN ipcc’s 5th assessment report, and many articles for leading non-academic publications. A passionate cricket fan, he also writes about the sport as a correspondent for ESPN.

Dr. Paul Scade

Paul is a bestselling and award-winning writer and editor with more than twenty years of research, writing, and editorial experience. His commercial writing work spans a wide range of genres, with an emphasis on thought leadership, organizational leadership, technology, and healthcare. In the last five years, paul’s projects have been serialized in a major national newspaper, reached the amazon non-fiction top 10, and been awarded the british medical association’s ‘psychiatry book of the year’ award. Paul trained as an academic historian of philosophy and spent fifteen years teaching and researching at leading universities in europe, the U.S., And asia. His research on stoic and platonic thought has been published by the leading academic presses in the world (including both oxford and cambridge university presses), and he continues to work as a writing coach and editor for senior historians and scientists. Paul is an honorary fellow in the faculty of humanities and social sciences at the university of liverpool.

Faisal Hoque

Faisal Hoque is recognized as one of the world’s leading management thinkers and technologists.  He is an award-winning entrepreneur, innovator, and a #1 Wall Street Journal best-selling author with close to 30 years of cross-industry success. He is the founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, and other companies. He also serves as an innovation leader for CACI, a $8B company focused on U.S. national security.

As a founder and CEO of multiple companies, he is a three-time winner of Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™ awards; and a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author for his books: REINVENT (#1), Everything Connects (#2), and LIFT (#1). He has developed more than 20 commercial platforms and worked with leadership of U.S. DoD, DHS, GE, MasterCard, American Express, Home Depot, PepsiCo, IBM, Chase, and others.

He has authored 10 award-winning books (his 30 plus awards include Axiom Gold, Nautilus, Foreword, Book Excellence, Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement Awards 2023 Shortlist, and others) on humanity, business, and technology. He volunteers for several organizations, including MIT IDEAS Social Innovation Program. He is also a contributor at the Swiss business school IMD, Thinkers50, Project Management Institute (PMI), and others.

He has been named among the Top 100 Most Influential People in Technology by the editors of Ziff-Davis Enterprise and Trust Across America-Trust Around the World (TAA-TWA) named him one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders. His work has appeared in Fast Company, Business Insider, Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, Fox, CBS, Financial Times, Forbes, Inc., and others.

An engaging and popular global thought leader, Faisal has 40,000 followers on X. Faisal also speaks on a wide range of topics and has very active engagement, with over two million content impressions annually from more than 15,000 LinkedIn followers.

Organizational Transformation

This research area focuses on how organizations can adapt and transform in response to rapid technological advancements, market shifts, and changing societal expectations. We explore strategies for building agile, future-ready organizations that thrive in uncertainty.

Key Research Questions

  • How can organizations successfully implement transformation initiatives to remain competitive?
  • What role does culture play in fostering or inhibiting organizational transformation?
  • How can businesses balance short-term adaptability with long-term sustainability in their transformation efforts?

Focus Areas

  • Agile Organizations: Research into organizational structures and practices that enhance agility and responsiveness to change.
  • Cultural Transformation: Examining how organizational culture impacts the success of transformation efforts.
  • Sustainable Business Models: Investigating how businesses can transform for sustainability while maintaining profitability.

Innovation with AI and Digital Technologies

We focus on the intersection of human-centered innovation and cutting-edge technology, particularly the integration of AI and digital tools in business operations. This area investigates how organizations can leverage these technologies to drive transformation while maintaining ethical and sustainable practices.

Key Research Questions

  • How can AI be effectively integrated into leadership and decision-making processes?
  • What are the ethical implications of AI and digital technologies in business?
  • How can businesses use AI to enhance creativity, efficiency, and innovation without sacrificing human values?

Focus Areas

  • AI-Driven Leadership: Exploring how AI can support leadership and decision-making without replacing human judgment.
  • Ethics in AI: Investigating the ethical considerations of AI, including bias, transparency, and accountability.
  • Digital Transformation: Examining how businesses can harness digital tools to drive innovation and operational efficiency.

Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship

This area focuses on how entrepreneurs and corporate intrapreneurs can develop innovative, sustainable ventures. We examine how entrepreneurial ecosystems can be cultivated within both startups and established organizations, emphasizing agility and human-centered design.

Key Research Questions

  • How can entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning?
  • What strategies help balance entrepreneurial risk with sustainable, long-term growth?
  • How can organizations support intrapreneurship to drive internal innovation?

Focus Areas

  • Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Examining how entrepreneurs can build ventures that prioritize long-term success and societal impact.
  • Corporate Intrapreneurship: Studying how organizations can create environments where internal innovation thrives.
  • Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Research into the systems and networks that support entrepreneurial success in various industries.

Transformational Leadership

Research in this area explores how leadership can drive change and foster innovation while maintaining a human-centered, mindful approach. We focus on strategies that enable leaders to navigate complexity and uncertainty in the digital age.

Key Research Questions

  • How can mindful leadership inspire long-term, sustainable change in organizations?
  • What leadership traits are most effective in driving innovation and organizational agility?
  • How do leaders balance human-centered leadership with technology-driven decision-making?

Focus Areas

  • Mindful Leadership: Research into leadership practices that emphasize mindfulness, empathy, and purpose in decision-making.
  • Leadership in the Digital Age: Exploring how digital transformation impacts leadership styles and strategies.
  • Adaptive Leadership: Investigating how leaders can remain flexible and responsive to rapid technological and market changes.