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Larry English

CEO and Co-Founder of Centric Consulting

Larry is an expert in innovation and digital transformation, organizational culture, remote and hybrid work, and company strategy and execution. He writes a monthly Forbes column on the future of work and is the author of “Office Optional: How to Build a Connected Culture With Virtual Teams,” which is a roadmap to remote work success based on his more than 20 years leading Centric. Larry lives in Columbus, Ohio. He loves exploring the world with his adventurous wife and four kids. Follow Larry on LinkedIn

The AI Era Is Changing What It Means To Be A CEO

AI is transforming the CEO role—from strategy ownership to workforce reinvention. Learn how leaders can adapt, drive innovation and stay competitive in the AI era.

PepsiCo’s Blueprint: How Scaling Digital Platforms Creates An AI Edge

In this segment of 'Office Optional with Larry English,' Larry discusses critical lessons from PepsiCo's digital transformation.

Agentic AI In 2026: Four Predictions For Business Leaders

In this segment of “Office Optional with Larry English,” Larry discusses his four Agentic AI predictions for business leaders in 2026.

Shadow IT And AI Agents: How To Balance Democratization And Control

In this segment of “Office Optional with Larry English,” Larry discusses how to address the latest trend in Shadow IT: AI agents.

AI and the Vanishing Entry-Level Job: The Changing Future of Work

Larry talks about how AI is affecting entry-level jobs and what that means for the future of white-collar work.

AI in Project Management: Turning Past Mistakes Into Risk Intelligence

AI in project management can turn institutional knowledge from lessons learned into real-time, data-driven risk management.

The Rise Of False AI Insights: When More Data Means More Problems

In this segment of “Office Optional with Larry English,” Larry talks about how the wrong data can results in false AI results.

Clean, Connected Data Is The Foundation Of AI — iPaaS Makes It Possible

Larry explains how iPaaS can transform disconnected data systems into a clean, integrated foundation for AI success.

How to 10x Your App Modernization Impact With AI Agents

In this segment of “Office Optional with Larry English,” Larry talks about how to use AI agents to modernize apps and improve business value.

AI and Programming: An Evolution, Not an Extinction

Larry discusses if AI will replace programmers. Headlines over the last few years certainly suggest so, but that doesn't mean it's true.

Office Optional: A Column by Larry English

Larry English, partnered with Forbes, shares his insights into continuing forward with a remote workforce. This is his Office Optional column.

Practical AI: A Low-Cost, Low-Risk Guide to Getting Started

Learn how practical AI might be the solution lower the investment costs, demonstrate ROI and avoid the security risks.