| | | Read the full transcript [PDF, 46KB] PDF Help | | | Michael Pain, Accenture’s Management Consulting and Integrated Markets lead in Australia, provides an introduction to the Australia Business Agenda 2008 Video Series. | | | Research conducted by Accenture points to five immediate challenges faced by Australian business leaders in 2008, directly related to the increasing level of global economic integration, combined with significant uncertainty and rapidity of change. | | | - The challenge and opportunity of tapping into global growth and rapidly growing geographic markets.
- The constant challenge of improving productivity to protect competitiveness.
- The emergence of new competitors, particularly from emerging markets.
- The pressing need to understand the impact of the emerging carbon economy and integrate sustainability into the business operating model.
- The continued scarcity of talent and the impacts of changing demographics on the workforce.
| | | Download more interviews from The Australia Business Agenda 2008 Video Series | | | More Information This video and podcast series stems from Accenture’s management primer on the current executive agenda: Read about Agenda 2008. Globalisation, Growth, Productivity, Sustainability, Skills | | |
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