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The great differentiator between successful businesses and those
falling behind in 2025 will be strong and agile leadership attuned
to changing operational environments and associated risks. 2025
promises to continue a trend of rapid change, with the sheer scale
of such shifts being the top risk. Geopolitical upheaval, trade
wars, climate change, and technological disruptions will impact
more individuals, businesses and governments, imposing greater
costs for longer duration. Business leaders will need to invest in
both resiliency and flexibility for business continuity and
growth.
Geopolitical Upheaval
2025 is starting off with widespread zones of instability and
conflict, with hot wars in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The
conflicts are increasingly interconnected, with governments
projecting power outside their geographical spheres of influence to
gain leverage against adversaries and their
