Marks & Spencer’s £300m cyberattack exposes critical weaknesses in UK retail cybersecurity. Discover why data security is now the top priority for UK and EU CIOs, how social engineering bypassed defences, and why leadership—not just technology—is key to building true resilience. Learn how this attack disrupted suppliers, targeted SAP systems, and what every organisation must do to prepare.

Redesigning for the AI Era: Why Systems Thinking is the Future of Business

As AI becomes central to business strategy, organizations face a critical challenge: how to build operating models that are truly fit for the future. At Thorpe and Partners and The CIO Circle, our recent research confirms that while AI is a top CIO priority, organizational readiness lags behind — creating anxiety across leadership.

The solution? A shift from incremental change to systems-level transformation.

This article explores how systems thinking can help leaders reimagine their operating models — integrating AI, redesigning structures, and building truly collaborative human-AI organizations. Featuring insights from Forbes, CIO.com, and our own research, it’s a roadmap for redesigning with clarity, coherence, and competitive advantage.

📌 Read more to explore:

• Why traditional models can’t keep up

• How AI-first design is reshaping strategy

• What systems thinking offers forward-looking leaders

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