Techtonic States - Resilience is the New Business Edge

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In a world defined by relentless change, true resilience lies in the ability to plan for multiple potential futures.

As leaders ask how they can stay competitive in a world that won’t stop changing, one answer is rising to the top: resilience. 61% of leaders in our study believe resilience is now the most important quality of a business. This isn’t just about surviving disruption, but about being ready to thrive in the face of it.

The ‘New Business Edge’ belongs to those organisations with the right strategic foresight and preparedness.  This series will explore how businesses can build, secure and grow their edge to lead their organisation into the future.
 

What’s Your competitive advantage in a fragmented future?

Chapter 1 of BDO’s global 2025 Techtonic States report explores how 1,050 global leaders are preparing for a future shaped by cyber threats, fragmented markets, and fast-moving innovation - by investing in AI, strengthening data infrastructure, and embedding risk-thinking into business culture.

What you’ll discover:
 

• Why 61% of leaders say resilience is now the most important quality of a business
• How data and AI are shaping risk strategies and innovation
• Why only 42% of organisations feel ready to leverage AI
• What the top 3 risk mitigation strategies are for 2025.