Rapid changes in the global business environment require developing and adapting management systems so they remain relevant and effective. Acquiring and managing a future-proofed management system involves  knowledge of relevant external factors and an ability to integrate new tools and technologies. Here, we present our views on the global shifts and trends that will shape and influence this.

Global shifts

Regular external analysis is essential to keep up with developments. This means keeping track of global megatrends such as economic power shifts, changing values, technological developments, demographic shifts, climate change, increased environmental awareness, and continued urbanization. These changes, in turn, affect companies’ strategies and thus the management systems that implement them.

Our view on the future of management systems

The following five areas have crystallized in our trend scouting and environmental analysis as well as in our latest survey of how certified companies in Sweden view management systems.

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