Leading Through Disruption With A Turnaround Mindset

Now in our fifth year of the AlixPartners Disruption Index, we have seen how some disruptions strike and then fade as challenges for business leaders. This year, for example, the data clearly shows that the extreme volatility and dislocations of the pandemic-related disruptions are behind us. At the same time, other profound disruptive forces—from AI to climate change to geopolitical conflict—are just gathering steam.

One theme that has been consistent over the past five years, however, is the crucial role that leaders play in navigating their organizations through this disruptive landscape. In this rapidly shifting environment, having a strong brand, cutting-edge technology, or well-established customer relationships alone is not sufficient. The decisions we make as business leaders truly matter.