Tag: agility

Every day, I talk to CEOs and executives facing the same storm. It’s a challenging time to lead a business. Macro shifts are relentless, pressure is mounting, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing everything. I’m all for it. It’s a massive step forward, and we should embrace it. But the reality is intense. Companies are holding back on hiring, work is being displaced, and everything is moving at warp speed.

In the days following the recent World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, the distance between global decisions and local consequences feels uncomfortably short. Tariff negotiations, technology regulations and trade policy shifts made in Davos are already surfacing in South Africa. They are causing delivery delays, price volatility and financing challenges.

The Adaptability Code: Recoding the DNA of Future-Ready Leadership is set to become a definitive guide for leaders. It equips them to navigate an era shaped by volatility, rapid change and systemic disruption. We live in a world that doesn’t just move. It sprints, pivots, and accelerates, all while throwing curveballs that leave the unprepared behind.

Despite ongoing challenges such as inconsistent power supply and economic instability, an impressive 83% of small businesses have grown their revenue in the past year, and 90% are optimistic about their future growth. These findings from our 2025 State of Small Business Report may be surprising to most, but they prompt the question: What is driving this optimism? The answer lies in SMEs' bold embrace of technology.

Really think about it. What would your answer be? Would you fall into the 40% of global CEOs who, according to professional services giant PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, doubt their companies will still exist in the next decade? If the answer is yes, ask yourself why. Now ask yourself: “Are the people in my company happy?”

We have announced the release of our latest report, ‘CEO Agenda 2025’. This comprehensive study offers critical insights into the complex challenges facing global CEOs. It also presents strategic priorities for leaders as a roadmap for navigating a rapidly evolving world.

Companies are increasingly abandoning cloud as they shift data and workloads back to on-premises platforms. However, is this the right move? Cloud costs more than companies expected. According to a Citrix survey, organisations are reversing cloud adoption and repatriating workloads to on-prem solutions.

In an increasingly unpredictable world, traditional methods of planning no longer suffice. Four Future Seasons offers a groundbreaking approach to navigating uncertainty. It empowers readers to adapt to the future and actively shape it.

Organisations constantly seek ways to improve IT efficiency, reduce costs and scale operations quickly. Virtualisation benefits businesses by providing game-changing solutions with significant advantages.

With increasing alacrity, businesses must recognise the crucial need to transform their organisational structures. This is necessary to keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital landscape. However, it’s equally important for organisations to consider the associated risks. This will ensure long-term resilience.