"CEOs are really just expecting the unexpected. It's being built in, and that's why resilience is such a big theme. There are also big questions continuing on AI, et cetera. Everyone believes that this environment, where energy is a risk, is just their new norm. And actually, there's more optimism because if you compare this to 2022, when the war in Ukraine started, Europe is in a much better position from a resilience perspective."
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet discusses insights from 9,000 clients across 120 countries facing unprecedented challenges from geopolitical upheaval and AI disruption. Leaders increasingly expect volatility as their new normal, with resilience becoming a central strategic theme. European organizations are better positioned than in 2022 despite energy risks, while tariff uncertainties and other disruptions are now anticipated factors in business planning. Sweet emphasizes that AI proficiency has become a promotion requirement at Accenture, and the company is expanding entry-level hiring despite automation trends. Leader-led learning emerges as a critical capability for organizations navigating rapid change and uncertainty.
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