Only 15% of Organizations View Themselves as Change Agents, Study Finds
Rhea-AI Summary
A comprehensive global study reveals that only 15% of organizations identify themselves as disruptive leaders, while 75% anticipate business model changes within three years. The second annual Global Board Governance Survey, conducted by Protiviti, BoardProspects, and Broadridge Financial Solutions, surveyed over 1,800 board members and executives in Q4 2024.
The study categorizes organizations into distinct groups: 34% are disruptive aspirants, 25% are both disruptors and at risk, 16% are agile followers, and 7% are slow to respond to disruption. Notably, 77% of disruptive leaders express confidence in handling disruptions, compared to only 28% of slow-responding organizations.
The survey also highlights the role of generative AI as a key indicator of disruption readiness, with 72% of disruptive leaders viewing it as an opportunity, while over 40% of disrupted organizations see it as a risk.
Positive
- Large-scale study with 1,800+ high-level respondents provides credible market insights
- 77% of disruptive leaders show high confidence in adaptation capabilities
- 72% of leading companies see generative AI as a business opportunity
Negative
- Only 15% of organizations identify as disruptive leaders
- 7% of companies are at high risk due to slow response to disruption
- 40% of organizations view AI as a threat rather than opportunity
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Market factors such as technological advances, geopolitical shifts and more are accelerating the need for companies to prepare for corporate upheaval
That is among the major findings of the second annual Global Board Governance Survey conducted by Protiviti, BoardProspects and Broadridge Financial Solutions.
Other key survey findings include:
75% of companies believe business models will be changing within three years.
- A strong majority of companies do not see themselves as change agents — Just
15% put themselves in the disruptive leader category. Some (34% ) believe they are fairly disruptive and are making progress at becoming more disruptive (disruptive aspirants). Some (25% ) believe they are a disruptor but also are at risk of being disrupted. Others (16% ) believe they are at risk of being disrupted but can quickly pivot and adapt (agile followers). Still others (7% ) think they are at risk of being disrupted and slow to evaluate how to respond and react, and3% are not sure where their companies fall on this continuum. - Disruptors see the world differently and are better prepared to embrace change —
77% of disruptive leaders are confident or highly confident in their ability to recognize, adapt and respond timely to disruptions, versus28% of organizations that are slow to respond to disruption. - How companies view generative AI offers a litmus test of their propensity to disrupt —
72% of disruptive leaders view generative AI as providing a significant or moderate opportunity to be a disruptor, while more than40% of disrupted organizations view the technology as a risk to disrupt them.
"We have experienced more change in this decade than we have since the turn of the century with more on the horizon," said Joe Tarantino, president and CEO of Protiviti. "The key to managing the uncertainty of a disruptive global marketplace is being proactive in embracing change and seizing opportunities. It is all about having a mindset of anticipating, preparing, adapting and acting decisively."
"The findings of this year's Global Board Governance Survey reveal a stark reality: organizations that position themselves as disruptive leaders are significantly better equipped to harness emerging technologies and navigate change," said Mark Rogers, founder & CEO, BoardProspects. "This highlights the critical importance of boards fostering an innovative culture that embraces disruption rather than merely responding to it."
"These important findings affirm that today's most successful leaders are embracing digital disruption to ensure they deliver enduring value for their shareholders, customers and associates," said Doug DeSchutter, co-president, Investor Communications Solutions, Broadridge Financial Solutions.
Resources Available
The Global Board Governance Survey research report, "Disruptors See the World Differently," from Protiviti, Broadridge and BoardProspects, is available for complimentary download here. Protiviti's global webinar will be held on March 19, 2025, with a one-hour panel discussion on the survey's findings. Join us to learn more about the survey results and their implications. Attendance is free with registration here.
Survey Approach
Protiviti, Broadridge and BoardProspects conducted the online Global Board Governance Survey in the fourth quarter of 2024. The companies polled more than 1,800 (n=1,831) board members, CEOs and other C-suite executives. The responses of directors who serve on multiple boards reflect the largest company for which the director serves on the board.
About Protiviti
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned member firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, HR, risk and internal audit through a network of more than 90 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the 10th consecutive year, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with government agencies and smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI).
About BoardProspects
BoardProspects is the premier board recruitment solution for public and private companies.
Founded in 2010, the innovative platform offers for-profit corporations of all sizes a cost-effective way to identify, assess, and recruit board members from a prestigious community of highly-regarded and credentialed board members, c-suite executives, and thought leaders. BoardProspects leverages technology to improve the board recruitment process for publicly traded and private corporations and provides the tools and features necessary to create a diverse and talented board succession pipeline.
About Broadridge
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) is a global technology leader with the trusted expertise and transformative technology to help clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow. We power investing, governance, and communications for our clients – driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences.
Our technology and operations platforms process and generate over 7 billion communications per year and underpin the daily trading of more than
For more information about us, please visit www.broadridge.com.
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