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Disruption is no longer a periodic event—it is the broad context in which organizations must operate. It reflects the constant, and accelerating, reshaping of businesses, markets, and value networks by technological, societal, environmental, and regulatory forces. Geopolitical uncertainty is redefining supply chains, workforce dynamics are shifting, cybersecurity threats are rising, and technological developments—particularly in artificial intelligence—are accelerating these changes.

In this environment, leadership is decisive. How CEOs and executive teams interpret change, set priorities, and allocate resources determines whether organizations adapt, fall behind, or lead.

Navigating disruption requires more than intuition. It involves detecting early signals, assessing their impact, and making informed strategic decisions—supported by access to reliable data, industry intelligence, and strategic insights. The Library’s e-resources provide a powerful set of tools to support this process, helping you move from signals to strategy.

1. Scan the Horizon

Spot weak signals, emerging trends, and early market shifts.

• Factiva – Real-time global news and competitive intelligence.
• Statista – Fast access to market, industry, and consumer insights. Use Statista Research AI.
• Passport (Euromonitor) – Megatrends and forward-looking analysis.

2. Map the Industry

Understand industry structure, competitive dynamics, and disruption potential.

• MarketLine – Industry profiles, SWOT analyses, and forecasts.
• PitchBook – Startups, investment activity, and emerging disruptors.

3. Understand the Context

Assess macroeconomic, geopolitical, and regulatory forces shaping business environments.

• Business Source Ultimate – Country and risk reports (BMI, CountryWatch, IHS Markit, MarketLine, PRS Group).
• MarketLine – Country risk and PESTLE analysis (filter by Country & Risk Reports).
• Passport – Explore Economies for insights on business dynamics, trade, and finance.
• LSEG Workspace  (For desktop application or web access please email library@iese.edu) – EIU reports and global macro sources.

4. Think Strategically

How CEOs and leadership teams navigate disruption and make decisions under uncertainty.

– Core Resources
• Discovery – Books and academic articles available through the Library.
• Business Source Ultimate – Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, and leading journals.
• IESE Insight – IESE faculty research with direct managerial relevance.
• WEF Strategic Intelligence – Disruption and leadership insights.
• HBS Working Knowledge – Evidence-based perspectives on managing disruption.
• Gartner – Technology trends, hype cycles, and strategic guidance for decision-making.

– CEO Perspectives
How top executives interpret and respond to disruption:

• AlixPartners – Disruption Index 2026
• PwC – Global CEO Survey 2026
• EY-Parthenon – CEO Outlook 2026
• IBM – CEO Study (Institute for Business Value)
• Deloitte / Fortune – CEO Survey
• BCG – CEO Agenda