Craig Rispin discusses how the pace of technological change has accelerated exponentially in recent years, leading to massive changes across every industry and country. While change is happening rapidly externally, many organizations are still operating with business models from centuries past. The document highlights emerging trends like the growth of mobile technology and devices, the internet of things, big data, and new business models like Uber that individual entrepreneurs can now achieve what previously required large companies. It emphasizes the need for organizations to embrace collaboration and adapt their strategies to keep up with the accelerating changes in their industries.