Don’t wait to make changes: act today, not tomorrow.

Keep abreast of what’s going on in the wider world. See the warning signs and be nimble about responding to them.

Complacency and lack of action is bad for business.

People will resist change, so be prepared to push it through.

Appoint a task force to keep tabs on world developments that might affect your business.

Avoid becoming complacent by constantly reviewing your corporate goals and changing them if need be.

Monitor your results, discuss them at board level, and use them as a spur for action sooner rather than later.

What’s the difference between acting swiftly and acting rashly?

How can I discover intelligence which can benefit my business in the long term?