Top companies excel by integrating clear vision, agile structures, and robust technology platforms.
Successful companies prioritize flexible IT systems, innovation, and AI deployment at scale for sustained success.
Deep dives
The Key Attributes of Top Companies
Top companies that generate the most shareholder returns and customer satisfaction exhibit six key attributes simultaneously: a clear strategy, purposeful leadership, happy employees with a good value proposition, innovation, the right tech platform, and AI deployment at scale. Achieving all these attributes together distinguishes the top 5% of successful companies, emphasizing the importance of integrating these elements for sustained success in a rapidly evolving world.
Challenges in Transforming Operating Models and Tech Platforms
One of the critical challenges in the digital age is transforming traditional operating models to become agile, especially in hierarchically structured companies. Additionally, companies face difficulties in maintaining flexible IT systems and data platforms, crucial for enabling innovation and AI deployment at scale. The need for continuous adaptation and investment in these areas highlights common pitfalls that companies encounter in their digital transformation journeys.
Continuous Adaptation and Innovation for Sustained Competitive Advantage
Sustaining competitive advantage amidst rapid technological advancements requires continuous adaptation, innovation, and organizational change. Companies need to prioritize resources based on short-term value generation while also focusing on long-term transformation efforts. Embracing change, aligning with a clear vision, and leveraging evolving technologies like gen AI are essential for staying competitive in a dynamic business environment and avoiding obsolescence.
How do the top 5% of companies ascend to their spots—and stay there? Extensive BCG research shows that they excel in six areas, among them: focusing on a clear vision, remaining agile, and creating a solid, yet flexible tech base. A leader of that research, Romain de Laubier, shares insights from working alongside executives and helping them take an honest look at what their companies do well—and what could be improved. Also the global leader of digital strategy and AI work at BCG, he highlights some of the key findings from the Build for the Future research.
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