The ground beneath our feet is constantly shifting. From the relentless march of technological advancement to the unpredictable impacts of climate change and geopolitical instability, the pace of change is accelerating. As organisations grapple with challenging environments and evolving business landscapes, requiring rapid change, transformation has become increasingly imperative for long-term success.
For New Zealand businesses, this translates to a unique set of challenges: navigating a volatile global economy, adapting to a changing labour market, and mitigating the risks of natural disasters.
But are we truly prepared for the next potentially seismic shift?
Resilience is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have. It’s about more than just surviving the next crisis. It’s about anticipating the unexpected, embracing uncertainty and the opportunities it presents, and cultivating a culture of continuous change, innovation and improvement. It’s about recognising the interconnectedness of our world and understanding how global events can impact even the most localised businesses.
- Can your business adapt to rapidly evolving customer expectations in a hyper-connected digital world through customer centric transformation?
- Are you equipped to navigate supply chain disruptions and mitigate the risks of global uncertainty? In this increasing volatile world, the next big supply chain shock could happen at any time. Have you looked at how you could reduce exposure through operating model transformation?
- Can you attract and retain the right skills and people within the business? Do you have the talent and the technology to thrive in a future where automation and AI are transforming the workforce?
- How are you preparing for the potential effects of climate change on your operations and your community? And do you truly understand the impact of your business? Climate risk and other sustainability challenges are increasingly acting as a catalyst for businesses to embark on a journey of transformation around purpose and values.
- Example: Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. Businesses in coastal areas are increasingly vulnerable to rising sea levels and flooding, while those in agricultural sectors are facing challenges due to droughts and other climate-related impacts.
- Example: Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. Businesses in coastal areas are increasingly vulnerable to rising sea levels and flooding, while those in agricultural sectors are facing challenges due to droughts and other climate-related impacts.
- How can you leverage emerging technologies to enhance your resilience? Harnessing the power of AI to enhance productivity, solve complex problems, drive innovation and reduce operational costs.
These are just a few of the critical questions that Kiwi businesses must grapple with today.
The Change & Transformation Summit provides a platform for critical dialogue and exploration. Join us as we explore actionable strategies for these and other key challenges facing New Zealand businesses. Including:
- Delivering transformation to restructure while maintaining value – achieving cost reductions in challenging without sacrificing service quality
- Transforming through operating model redesign and building the business case to create value though operating model transformation
- Leveraging data and analytics to help understand and transform your business
- How to build the capability and capacity to lead change and transformation- understanding the skill mix and workforce needs
