BCG on Transformation

#Midmarket firms need a transformative approach to get lean if they want to survive and prosper. Most #midcap firms approach #businesstransformation piecemeal—with limited success. Winners take a more comprehensive approach: https://on.bcg.com/4erqRhY #BCGonTransformation #BusinessTransformation #CostManagement #privateequity

Corporate transformations are ultimately judged by their impact on shareholder value. In our latest article, BCG experts Christian Gruss, Simon Weinstein, Hugo Garnier, Jesper L?venholdt Larsen, and Justin Lim reveal why transformation success must be measured by its bottom-line impact—and how executives can bridge the gap between efforts and financial results. Read on for more: https://on.bcg.com/3RbLxAW #BCGonTransformation #BusinessTransformation #ExecutiveLeadership #CEO

BCG’s latest research, based on a survey of over 600 C-suite executives, reveals that only 48% of companies successfully meet their cost-saving targets. With the right approach and a strong focus on the “how,” organizations can achieve lasting, sustainable results. Read on for more on how a holistic, outcome-based cost management approach that’s part of an enterprise-wide transformation can change an organization’s business for the long term and allow it to operate at its full potential: https://on.bcg.com/41utDhN #BCGonTransformation #BusinessTransformation #Leadership #CostManagement #Strategy

How do you take a business to a new performance level while preserving its beloved culture? BCG Managing Director & Partner Christin Owings discusses with Jens H?jgaard Christoffersen, President & Group CEO of COWI, three essential pieces of advice for leaders embarking on a transformation journey. Watch now for more: https://on.bcg.com/43avEC3 #BCGonTransformation #BusinessTransformation #Leadership #CEO

Leaders in transformation often overemphasize the "what" and underestimate the importance of the "how". Alexis Bour, who leads BCG Transform in South Africa, shares his insights on why the "how" is crucial for achieving sustained impact in large-scale change. #businesstransformation #BCGonTransformation #ExecutionalCertainty #ChangeLeadership #TransformationSuccess

Successful digital transformation is driven by both people and technology. Yet, 70% of its success hinges on people. Discover how KONE puts people at the heart of its transformation journey—and how data, analytics, and #AI power its #businesstransformation. #BCGonTransformation #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

#AI is redefining business transformation—but success doesn't rely on the technology alone. As we’ve seen through BCG and IBM's partnership, the biggest impact comes from prioritizing the right use cases and driving change at scale. By leveraging AI, companies can eliminate inefficiencies, unlock productivity, and streamline cost structures for long-term value. Check out this conversation between Joanne Wright, Vikas Taneja, and Raakhee Mirchandani to learn how AI is helping IBM generate billions of dollars worth of bottom-line impact: https://on.bcg.com/4i1gyUa

2025 brings a complex and uncertain economic environment. 33% of leaders have identified cost management as a top priority - +8pp from 2024. While many companies cut costs in uncertain times, the real opportunity lies in strategic choices that build resilience and fuel future investments. BCG’s latest report explores how leaders are tackling cost programs in 2025—where they’re focusing, the challenges they face, and the strategies that drive lasting impact. Read the full report for more insights: https://on.bcg.com/4hOphJ8 #Leadership #CostManagement #Strategy

Many companies overlook a critical lever in #businesstransformation—their own balance sheet. Optimizing it can boost earnings by as much as 10% for some companies. In today’s environment, a strong, resilient balance sheet isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Read on for more: https://on.bcg.com/4gdONWI #BCGonTransformation #CFOExcellence #BalanceSheet

Why is working on business transformation programs as a 'Transformer' among the most rewarding aspects of being at BCG? Managing Director and Partner Victoria Ma shares her perspective in this episode of our 'Transformation in Action' series. #BusinessTransformation #BCGonTransformation #ChangeManagement #TransformationinAction