About The IRG Diagnostic
IRG is an AI-driven diagnostic tool based on over 25 years of research and best practices from what drives maximum ability to influence, forecast, and grow within unpredictable environments.
The 10 Dimensions of IRG:
Background
We INCREASINGLY live in a world characterized by an imbalance among key democratic constituencies:
Governments
Corporations
Media
and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)
Among these four pillars, the public impression of competence and influence, and the respect it engenders, has tilted in favor of corporations.
The New CEO Normal:
76%
of CEOs are expected to inform policy on jobs and the economy.
81%
of CEOs are expected to be personally visible when discussing public policy with external stakeholders or work their company has done to benefit society.
56%
of people believe that capitalism today does more harm than good in the world.
Edelman Trust Barometer
The Influence Relevance and Growth system (IRG) offers insight and a methodology for corporations to manage that complexity and change.
The IRG proposes 10 measurable metrics and actions to support companies in aligning and supporting policymakers, in managing new stakeholders’ expectations and in continuing to generate economic growth while protecting shareholders’ value.
10 Parameters Assess the “Influence”, “Relevance” and fitness to contribute to economic “Growth” of a Company.
CLASSIC DIMENSIONS OF SUCCESS:
Company Governance
assesses the effectiveness of governance and management practices, the qualifications and suitability of board members in supporting the mission, the organizational structure, and the evaluation processes in place, as well as the challenges encountered.
Industry Leadership
assess the impact of the company within its own sector(s).
Financial Influence
assesses the financial strength of the enterprise.
Social Responsibility / Diversity / Sustainability
assesses the organization's plans and approach in supporting these themes internally (workplace) and externally.
Human Capital
measures the Corporation’s attractiveness as an employer, its dedication to fostering employees' professional growth, and its capacity to attract talent—particularly in the face of potential disruptions from Artificial Intelligence and the challenge of training employees alongside AI advancements.
MODERN DIMENSIONS OF SUCCESS:
Industry Power
assesses the Corporation's ability to influence the terms of debate both domestically and regionally, as well as globally, extending beyond its own sector and adjacent fields.
Innovation Excellence
assesses the role of the company as a global innovator within the industry.
World Citizenship
assesses a Corporation’s actions, presence, leadership in key national and international fora; addressing globally / regionally / locally sustainable and innovative themes for societal / industry well being; becoming a sought-after partner / counselor.
Media Strength
assesses the ability of the Corporation in communicating opportunities, challenges, risks and visions of the industries, also related to the adoption / disruption of the Artificial Intelligence, engaging stakeholders, politicians and decision makers to take informed actions to promote economic growth and job creation.
Thought Leadership
assesses the Corporation's capability to contribute to the industrial and managerial development with best practices and opinions, also related to the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, and the Corporation's capability to let external stakeholders know about such best practices and opinions.
From the Founder:
INFLUENCE, RELEVANCE AND GROWTH FOR A CHANGING WORLD
HOW TO SURVIVE & THRIVE WITH IRG™ BEYOND ESG
Governments struggle to respond to the needs of the people. The media have lost their traditional equidistance. The public trusts corporations the most, putting pressure on them to proactively engage.
The IRG’s 10 quantitative parameters offer corporations a new operating model to adapt to a societal context in which policymakers need to be continuously and deeply informed about complex, technologically intensive, and ethically charged issues.
This book is designed to help CEOs and top management align their companies for a more realistic perspective of society and how the corporate world can compensate for the overshadowing primacy of politics.
TEAM
Fernando Napolitano
Founder & CEO
Previously: Senior Partner and Managing Director of Booz Allen Hamilton in Italy. Served on the board of ENEL (utility), Media For Europe (Media) and Albany Molecular Research (Pharma).
He is co-author of “Megacommunity” (2008) and ”IRG: How to survive and thrive in a post ESG world” (2023). A former Italy’s National team water polo player, he was European Champion in 1984.
Jeremy Tucker
Director of Communications
Jeremy is a director of strategic brand positioning and communications, and specializes in business-strategy-based corporate brand development, helping organizations architect strategies to grow their brand internally + externally.
Jeremy is an international speaker and author on the future of brand building and brand innovation, and a strategy consulting firm founder.
Emma Cochrane
Senior Advisor
Previously Managing Partner with Accenture Song helping international clients through digital, tech, and AI transformations, keeping marketplace and customer impact and engagement top of mind.
Christie Smith Ph.D.
Senior Advisor
Christie has over 35 years of experience advising the C-Suite of Fortune 500 companies. Previously: Global Head of Talent and Organization at Accenture, a Managing Principal at Deloitte, and Global Vice President for Inclusion and Diversity at Apple. Christie’s just published Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership aims to improve the way we live by revolutionizing the way we work.