{"id":1406,"date":"2026-04-27T09:47:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.iese.edu\/newsletter-library\/?p=1406"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:04:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:04:24","slug":"114-research-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.iese.edu\/newsletter-library\/114-research-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Disruption Navigation"},"content":{"rendered":"

>\u00a0<\/span>Return to the #114 Newsletter<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Disruption is no longer a periodic event\u2014it 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\u2014particularly in artificial intelligence\u2014are accelerating these changes.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Navigating disruption requires more than intuition. It involves detecting early signals, assessing their impact, and making informed strategic decisions\u2014supported by access to reliable data, industry intelligence, and strategic insights. The Library\u2019s e-resources provide a powerful set of tools to support this process, helping you move from signals to strategy.<\/p>\n

1. Scan the Horizon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spot weak signals, emerging trends, and early market shifts.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Factiva<\/span><\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Real-time global news and competitive intelligence.
\n\u2022 Statista<\/span><\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Fast access to market, industry, and consumer insights. Use Statista Research AI.<\/em>
\n\u2022 Passport<\/span><\/a><\/strong> (Euromonitor)<\/strong> \u2013 Megatrends and forward-looking analysis.<\/p>\n

2. Map the Industry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Understand industry structure, competitive dynamics, and disruption potential.<\/p>\n

\u2022 MarketLine<\/span><\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Industry profiles, SWOT analyses, and forecasts.
\n\u2022 PitchBook<\/span><\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Startups, investment activity, and emerging disruptors.<\/p>\n

3. Understand the Context<\/strong><\/p>\n

Assess macroeconomic, geopolitical, and regulatory forces shaping business environments.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Business Source Ultimate<\/span><\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Country and risk reports (BMI, CountryWatch, IHS Markit, MarketLine, PRS Group).
\n\u2022 MarketLine<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 Country risk and PESTLE analysis (filter by Country & Risk Reports<\/em>).
\n\u2022 Passport<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 Explore Economies<\/em> for insights on business dynamics, trade, and finance.
\n\u2022 LSEG Workspace<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 (For desktop application or web access please email library@iese.edu<\/span><\/a><\/strong>) \u2013 EIU reports and global macro sources.
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\n4. Think Strategically<\/strong><\/p>\n

How CEOs and leadership teams navigate disruption and make decisions under uncertainty.<\/p>\n

– Core Resources<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Discovery<\/span><\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Books and academic articles available through the Library.
\n\u2022 Business Source Ultimate<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Harvard Business Review<\/em>, MIT Sloan Management Review<\/em>, and leading journals.
\n\u2022 IESE Insight<\/span><\/a><\/strong> \u2013 IESE faculty research with direct managerial relevance.
\n\u2022 WEF Strategic Intelligence<\/span><\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Disruption and leadership insights.
\n\u2022 HBS Working Knowledge<\/span><\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Evidence-based perspectives on managing disruption.
\n\u2022 Gartner<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 Technology trends, hype cycles, and strategic guidance for decision-making.<\/p>\n

– CEO Perspectives
\n<\/strong>How top executives interpret and respond to disruption:<\/p>\n

\u2022 AlixPartners \u2013 Disruption Index 2026<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2022 PwC \u2013 Global CEO Survey 2026<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2022 EY-Parthenon \u2013 CEO Outlook 2026<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2022 IBM \u2013 CEO Study (Institute for Business Value)<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2022 Deloitte \/ Fortune \u2013 CEO Survey<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2022 BCG \u2013 CEO Agenda<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
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>\u00a0Return to the #114 Newsletter Disruption is no longer a periodic event\u2014it 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\u2014particularly in artificial intelligence\u2014are accelerating these changes. In this environment, leadership is decisive…. <\/p>\n

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