The standard corporate/business governance review does not meet basic cost-benefit tests. They take time and resources and significantly impact corporate identity but do not provide sufficient benefits, other than avoiding basic legal, compliance, and disclosure issues.
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The Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business strategies has become a pivotal step for organizations that are aiming to create or maintain a competitive edge. And making the right AI vendor selection will be critical toward that end. With this AI governance playbook, learn how you can evaluate AI vendors to ensure that the chosen provider not only prioritizes the company’s strategic goals but also offers a significant return on investment, while protecting data and complying with regulatory standards.
At some point in every business owner’s journey, there will be a question about bringing in an outside investor or staying bootstrapped. The immediate benefits of taking chips off the table and accessing growth capital are always a top consideration. But looking past the capital infusion, there are many value-add capabilities an investor can provide to accelerate enterprise value in the next chapter of growth. This article outlines three types of those capabilities that business owners should consider, beginning with growth acceleration.
With the business environment undergoing continuous changes from the convergence of AI adoption and responsible implementation to market consolidation, see how CFOs are adapting their growth and business strategies to stay ahead. Gain a competitive edge by diving into this 2025 CFO Outlook Survey report that reveals how leading companies plan to drive growth through strategic investments in their workforce, technology, sustainability, and more.
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is more than a technological upgrade—it’s a fundamental shift in operations, with the potential to impact every facet of business, from customer interactions to internal workflows. Unlike traditional automation, agentic AI employs a more sophisticated “understand-decide-act” process, making autonomous decisions based on data analysis and defined objectives.
According to the Digital Transformation Survey of 550 executives, 93% of business leaders are investing more in technology, but only 27% say their technology is fully aligned with business goals. While almost everyone is investing in technology initiatives, the resulting technology is often ill-suited to meet business needs. To fix that disconnect, companies must approach their tech strategy with discipline where AI, blockchain, quantum, and other digital transformation initiatives are in alignment customer needs that can convert technology investments into revenue growth.
The future is human. With all the talk about how the newest generation of technology is going to change our world, this research clarifies that it’s the human factors that are most important. Across nearly every dimension of this survey, business leaders identify the “people side of business” factors as central and essential to their competitiveness now and well into the future.
For entrepreneurs who love running their businesses and intend to do so for a long time, succession planning can feel like a distant or irrelevant concern. However, every business owner will eventually decide that it’s time to make their exit—and it’s never too early to consider the optimal way to do so. Having a thoughtful plan in place can help protect the value of the business, ensure business continuity, and help carry on the owner’s original vision.
In a time when disruption is the norm, business resilience has become a strategic imperative. Here are critical steps business owners and leaders can take to help identify vulnerabilities, bolster preparedness, and drive smart, sustainable growth.
Owners of family businesses sometimes find themselves spending more time working in the business than working on it, specifically on ensuring its longevity. This is partly due to dynamics which may require owners to choose between what’s optimal for their business and what’s best for their family.