Hesitation is costly. Speed creates advantage.

A recent IBM survey reveals a notable shift in CEO thinking: ‘the number of CEOs expecting growth to be fuelled by AI has fallen by 12%, while the number believing it will lead to cost savings in the next five years has grown by 15%.’ * 

That pivot from pure growth to cost optimisation speaks volumes about today's economic pressures. With macro uncertainty, supply‑chain challenges and staff costs on the rise, leaders are increasingly leaning on AI to drive efficiencies.

This aligns beautifully with what we champion at CCR:

> Hesitation is costly – businesses can’t afford delayed action

> Speed creates advantage – rapid deployment is key

> Our mission: to accelerate your next by embedding AI into workflows, aligning fragmented teams, and delivering clear, commercial impact in weeks – not months

We know that AI doesn’t automatically fuel growth – it first unlocks efficiency, cleans up existing processes, and builds a solid foundation for scaled impact.

As CEOs recalibrate priorities, it’s time to ask key questions:

• Are you using AI to eliminate waste and streamline operations?

• Can you move faster by embracing purpose‑driven transformation?

• Do you place speed and clarity over endless planning?

By combining the strategic shift highlighted in the IBM survey with CCR’s approach, we can help businesses not just adapt – but accelerate.

If your leadership team is ready to realise AI’s efficiency gains – and do it with pace and precision – let’s talk. 

* IBM - Five mindshifts to supercharge business growth