Preparing Organizations for Greater Turbulence

by Paul J. H. Schoemaker and George Day

Preparing Organizations for Greater Turbulence

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Vigilant organizations excel at seeing threats and opportunities sooner than their rivals.
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Abstract

Vigilant organizations excel at seeing looming threats and embryonic opportunities sooner than rivals, which prepares them to act faster when needed. Four drivers distinguish vigilant from vulnerable organizations, which can be used to design a roadmap to improve organizational acuity and preparedness. The fulcrum of these changes rests with the leadership team by demonstrating a strong commitment to vigilance at all levels, and reinforcing this by making targeted investments in foresight capabilities. These strategic moves also need to be supported by corresponding changes in the strategy-making process and by ensuring accountability and coordination of vigilance activities throughout the enterprise.





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