TED Business 5 ways leaders can adapt to shifting geopolitics | Nikolaus S. Lang
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Nov 25, 2024 
Nikolaus S. Lang, an international business consultant known for his insights on a multipolar world, discusses how leaders can navigate shifting global geopolitics. He shares five essential strategies to enhance geopolitical awareness, emphasizing the need for adaptability and resilience. Lang highlights the importance of understanding emerging coalitions and the rise of middle powers like India and Indonesia. He underscores the necessity for businesses to prioritize areas such as cybersecurity and supply chains to thrive in an evolving landscape.
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Wake-Up Call at Munich
- At the Munich Security Conference, days before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, world leaders discussed war and peace.
- Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki urged everyone to "wake up" from geopolitical napping.
Overlooked Geopolitics
- Geopolitics significantly impacts our lives, yet companies often overlook it while focusing on other challenges.
- There's an opportunity to develop a "geopolitical muscle" to navigate new realities.
Future Scenarios
- The "Back to the Future" scenario, resembling the 1990s global landscape, is unlikely.
- A global escalation of conflicts is also unlikely due to deep interlinkages, particularly in the Indo-Pacific.