How can leaders avoid getting stuck amid the disruptions of 2025?
In this episode of Top of Mind, Gartner Global Chief of Research Chris Howard explores what it means to build enterprise resilience — not just to survive disruption, but to grow stronger because of it.
From navigating shearing forces to breaking free from decision-making inaction, Chris reveals how organizations can weather the storm with smarter strategy, adaptive AI workflows and a more agile workforce. With parallels between aviation and enterprise design, hear how forecasting, modeling and architecture matter more than ever.
Intro: What Wind Shears Teach Us About Resilience
Systems Architecture and Simulation in Business
Facing Disruption and Complexity
AI’s Real Power: Beyond Just Productivity
Avoiding Strategic Paralysis
Reducing Cost the Right Way
Prioritizing Antifragility and Resilience
The Path Forward: Resilient, Measured Growth
Intro: What Wind Shears Teach Us About Resilience
Systems Architecture and Simulation in Business
Facing Disruption and Complexity
AI’s Real Power: Beyond Just Productivity
Avoiding Strategic Paralysis
Reducing Cost the Right Way
Prioritizing Antifragility and Resilience
The Path Forward: Resilient, Measured Growth






