The World Economic Forum’s Resilience Pulse Check 2025, created with McKinsey, finds that 84% of companies feel underprepared for disruptions despite growing awareness. A survey of 250 leaders shows short-term defensive actions dominate, with focus on financial and digital resilience, while foresight, crisis response, and organizational strength lag. Technology, regulation, and macroeconomic volatility rank as top threats. The report stresses embedding resilience KPIs into strategy, building leadership across boards, teams, and individuals, and balancing immediate risk management with long-term adaptability. Public-private collaboration is vital to address capital access, climate transition, and workforce reskilling, ensuring resilience underpins sustainable growth.

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