In this TED Business podcast, Nikolaus S. Lang emphasizes the growing need for businesses to be geopolitically aware. He points out that the world is moving towards a multipolar system with distinct power blocs, which means companies must adapt accordingly. Lang outlines five essential strategies: creating resilient supply chains, preparing for ongoing inflation, designing organizations that can adjust to different regions, enhancing cybersecurity, and developing "geopolitical muscle" through smart talent acquisition, strategic choices, and informed leadership. He warns that failing to recognize these changes will leave businesses exposed in an increasingly complex global environment.
