The pace and impact of disruption have accelerated dramatically, as evidenced most recently by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the near-constancy of disruption has overtaken economic cycles as the most pervasive influence on business. For leaders, the top priority is to find new ways of anticipating, reacting to, and, when appropriate, creating these forces of change.

As the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic become more apparent and economic conditions worsen, businesses must prepare for extreme disruption. Timeframes are uncertain and governmental guidance varies from country to country. It is incumbent upon leaders to address immediate concerns and prepare for multiple contingencies, while keeping business running with a longer-term perspective.

Client Story: Abraaj Growth Markets Health Fund plunged into crisis after high-profile investors launched a forensic investigation following allegations of misuse of fund money. The AlixPartners approach protected 10,000 jobs and avoided disruption to more than two million patients, keeping the Abraaj Healthcare system operating safely during the entire restructuring procedure.