COVID thrust the spotlight on how prepared corporate boards are to confront disruptions and underscored the need for boards to proactively brace for worst-case scenarios, enabling effective disruption management and a swift recovery from initial shocks.

Recognising gradual disruptions

While explosive disruption is in your face and requires urgent attention and actions, gradual disruption is akin to a slow tide; its subtleties often escape immediate notice, requiring a heightened level of vigilance. Understanding the intricate nuances of slow-evolving changes is inherently complex, making detection challenging.