#agility

#agility

But companies are able to handle the chaos, conflicts and uncertainty a little bit better now, executives said on panels recently during Shoptalk Fall in Chicago. They've gotten used to having to pivot, whether there's an issue locally or internationally. And artificial intelligence has made adapting somewhat easier than five years ago, thanks to tools that flag delays, help optimize inventory and automate tasks.

Part-time and contingent workers consistently outperformed full-time staff across key metrics, including revenue per head and speed of delivery, highlighting their value to businesses.

Anchors differ at various stages of business development; they can include flagship products, R&D, services, or repeat business, which eventually drive revenue and profitability.

"In the age of AI, my argument is you need to be founder oriented/founder mode, because you're going to need to be able to move like a startup to be able to adapt."

In 2025, L&D leaders are transforming from administrators to strategic innovators by adopting a no-code mindset, enabling faster and more personalized learning solutions.

Christina emphasized a combined top-down and bottom-up approach to modernize talent strategies, focusing on leadership, internal mobility, and critical employee skill development.

Application modernization is an ongoing commitment to innovation and strategic overhaul, aligning IT infrastructure with business goals to achieve agility, enhanced user experience, and cost optimization.