The New Year beckons, and as always, it’s an opportunity to take stock of progress and reflect on the big goals you’ve set for the year ahead. We’ve gathered five key trends, from accelerating sustainable development (the 2030 Agenda is just around the corner), to facing the impact of artificial intelligence.

Origen: 5 key trends for your 2025 business agenda | IESE Insight

Take a look at all our tips in detail, or check out our quick action items below!

1. Integrate sustainability
Prioritize, collaborate and innovate your way toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

2. Develop AI skillsets
AI is reshaping work, not just replacing it. Knowledge workers must improve their AI skills to stay in demand.

3. Think hybrid
​​​​Hybrid organizational structures increasingly reflect the shift toward combining teleworking with in-person work.

4. Stay on top of geopolitical shifts
Global tensions will continue to have impact on how businesses keep costs under control.

5. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Addressing issues like inequality and climate change requires more collaboration, not less.