Think Ahead Can your business thrive in today’s landscape?
How can organisations stay agile as markets shift, technologies accelerate and global pressures reshape business overnight? In this episode of Think Ahead, Sergei Guriev, Professor of Economics and Dean at London Business School, speaks with Jessica Spungin, Adjunct Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at LBS, and Suzanne Heywood, Chief Operating Officer of Exor and Executive Chair of CNH Industrial and Iveco Group.
Together, they explore what strategic agility really looks like in practice. From navigating geopolitical shocks to adapting long-term plans in fast-moving environments, Jessica and Suzanne share insights from both boardrooms and classrooms on how modern organisations can respond to disruption without losing clarity or stability.
Tune in to learn:
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Why organisations must combine long-term strategic goals with flexible, short-term actions
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How leaders can empower teams to act quickly through clear processes and decision rights
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When structural redesign becomes necessary and how to execute it without creating chaos
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The vital role boards play in supporting adaptability and maintaining alignment
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Why people in pivotal roles matter far more than reporting lines or organisational charts
Whether you are leading a transformation, adapting your strategy or building an agile organisation fit for the future, this conversation offers practical guidance from two experts who have helped shape some of the world’s most resilient companies.
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