The DNA of an adaptive enterprise

Covid-19 has created an inflection point for enterprises. What factors help businesses navigate periods of accelerated change and move toward innovation and growth?

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Weekly Digest   Issue #21         The DNA of an adaptive enterprise: Opportunity in a digital economy   Covid-19 has permanently shifted competitive landscapes, and only the most adaptive businesses have remained unscathed. We explore the factors that help businesses navigate periods of accelerated change, innovation and growth.   READ REPORT →

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