We tend to feel that physical presence somehow translates to competence. The success of the hybrid work model, which is here to stay without doubt, depends on how quickly we untether ourselves from these prejudices.

A successful diversity culture considers how employees feel and whether they connect with strategic values and messages. We believe that retaining the best talent is about listening, investing, and instilling a feeling of belonging.

Bang in the middle of the pandemic, we paused and debated the veracity of our assumptions, our data, and our preparedness. Once we were convinced that the exercise underpinned our strategic vision, it became our north star, toward which we channeled our efforts and marshaled our resources.

Digital capability is often synonymous with speed. But if these capabilities are applied without direction, speed is delivered without moving the needle. We think of transformation in terms of velocity; moving with speed, in the right direction.

Speed alone does not guarantee success. For speed to be effective, you need to move in the right direction. We instituted the enterprise velocity survey to gain insight on how our peers, our clients and our customers perceived velocity as a key business imperative, highlight ways in which technology can propel its adoption, and talk about the potential impact it has in fostering long-term growth.

Organizations still overlay sophisticated technologies on rigid, outdated, and sometimes completely broken systems, and often pay a high price for it. Can leaders carry the baggage of traditional psyche and deliver results in ever-evolving business scenarios?