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In my conversations with hundreds of CEOs,
board members,

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public sector and other leaders,
there is broad agreement:

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uncertainty is challenging our businesses

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and our ability to make decisions.

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BCG’s latest C-suite survey confirms
that sentiment

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with economic uncertainty top of mind
for all.

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Given the turbulence in the economy
and in financial markets,

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most business leaders are rightly focusing
on reducing costs.

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The savviest executives
surveyed are also investing

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for growth—in digital
and artificial intelligence, in climate

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and sustainability,
and above all, in talent.

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These companies are building resilience
to withstand

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future shocks and, ultimately, thrive.

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Our survey shows investments
in resilience pay off.

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Over the past year, resilient businesses
outperformed their peers

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by, on average, 15 percentage points
in total shareholder return.

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Cost management will continue
to be critical over the next few years.

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But so will scenario planning, capability
building, and continuous learning.

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As long as uncertainty reigns,
the winning strategy remains:

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take care of the short term without losing
sight of long-term ambitions.

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Have a look at the survey results—

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I'm sure you will find them interesting.