How Enterprise Technology Affects the CEO’s Vision

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How Enterprise Technology Affects the CEO’s Vision

How Enterprise Technology Affects the CEO's VisionHow Enterprise Technology Affects the CEO’s Vision

CEOs believe that in a digital world, they must work harder than ever to ensure that their company’s purpose is reflected in its values, culture and behaviors.

Personnel InventoryPersonnel Inventory

52% of the global CEOs surveyed plan to hire more employees over the next 12 months, compared to 16% who expect to cut headcount.

Man and MachineMan and Machine

Of CEOs who plan to decrease headcount, 80% said this decision is driven, at least to some extent, by automation and technology.

Standout SkillsStandout Skills

77% of the CEOs said it’s very difficult to recruit candidates who are creative and innovative, and 75% said it’s challenging to recruit individuals who display strong leadership traits.

Extended OutlookExtended Outlook

79% are looking to drive company expansion and profitability via organic growth over the next 12 months, and 62% plan to do so through cost reductions.

Partnership PlanPartnership Plan

48% of the CEOs surveyed intend to drive company expansion and profitability via new strategic alliances and joint ventures, and 41% expect to do so through mergers and acquisitions.

State of ConvictionState of Conviction

93% said it’s more important than ever before to develop a strong corporate purpose that’s reflected in the company’s values, culture and behaviors. Nearly 70% said it’s harder for businesses to gain and keep trust in these digitally driven times.

Vulnerable Area: BreachesVulnerable Area: Breaches

91% said that cyber-security breaches of business information and/or critical systems will negatively affect stakeholder trust levels over the next five years, and the same percent said breaches of both data privacy and ethics will.

Vulnerable Areas: Outages and DisruptionsVulnerable Areas: Outages and Disruptions

90% of the CEOs surveyed said that IT outages and disruptions will negatively impact stakeholder trust levels over the next five years.

Distinctive QualityDistinctive Quality

64% said that companies can differentiate themselves in this increasingly digital world by how securely they manage data.

Top Threats to Organizational GrowthTop Threats to Organizational Growth

Uncertain economic growth: 82%,
Excessive regulations: 80%,
Unavailability of key skills: 77%,
Geopolitical uncertainty: 74%,
Speed of technology change: 70%

Cyber CEOsCyber CEOs

55% of the CEOs surveyed said they have strong digital skills, and 46% said they use home automation systems, while 43% said they’re active on social media.

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