One of the most alarming aspects of disruption is that the big disruptors are the ones no-one sees coming. “Any industry with a middle-man or broker model is a target to be disrupted,” says customer experience expert Julia Ahlfeldt. She says even risk assessments and scenario planning don’t necessarily guarantee accurate predictions. So what else can businesses do to safeguard their operations and stay relevant in an age of ever-changing technology?
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