04 May 2015 13:04:47 IST

Why strategy and execution matters

The smartest companies are the ones that challenge in-built complacency, says PwC

The smartest companies are the ones that challenge in-built complacency, and are quick to adapt and take advantage of new opportunities says Chairman of PwC International, Dennis Nally, in his blog published on the PwC International website.

"How often have you recently looked at your business, your customers and your competitors and found yourself questioning the types of services and products you’re offering," asks Nally in his blog. "Maybe you’ve even started to question the type of business you’re currently in?" Nally says in turbulent times, driven by increasing digital adaptation and disruption, customers don’t act as they did a generation ago. And, competitors are likely to be upstart start-ups or new arrivals from a different industry sector, he points out. The smartest companies are the ones that are keen to challenge in-built complacency and quick to adapt to take advantage of these new opportunities. Click here to read the whole blog here