While new economic risk factors such as inflation and recession are becoming more relevant, positive growth prospects and economic resilience indicate reasons for optimism.
The investment in employee development is increasingly seen as more important than the investment in technology.
Headcount is expected to grow despite the technology-driven efficiency gains.
What is particularly important in digital transformation today?
Being a "first mover" is less important in digital transformation than before. Faster decision-making on investments, on the other hand, is essential.
Digitalization is the focus – strategies should not be paused in response to economic crises.
Cybercrime is on the rise – but so too is the feeling of security among the participants surveyed. The majority consider their company to be well equipped.
What drives and what holds back sustainable change?
Stakeholder demand for ESG reporting and transparency is increasing significantly, especially among large companies. ESG is becoming firmly anchored in strategies.
ESG is widely viewed as a positive influencing factor for company performance.
The “E”, the environmental aspect, currently receives the most attention, followed by Social and then Governance priorities.
The trend in recent years has been positive – and further progress in equality is expected. Advancement opportunities for women within their own companies are increasing.
Three out of four respondents expect gender equality in the next 15 years. Diversity is seen as a particularly important success factor for growth.
Nevertheless, many respondents have been confronted with stereotypes and prejudices.
What does it mean to provide leadership in a polycrisis?
The consequences of the polycrisis bring complex change: The majority sees positive aspects and opportunities, but at the same time, the complexity of tasks is clearly increasing.
Strategic thinking and leadership, as well as flexibility and agility, become crucial for professional success.
The strain is increasing – burnout symptoms at management and staff level are on the rise in times of polycrisis.
