In 2025, everyone is navigating a much more complex and volatile landscape and the Technology sector is certainly affected. AI feels like the internet 2000. Throw in tariffs, geo-political instability, supply chain turbulence. The list goes on.
So, based on trends in tech, economics, geopolitics, and society, here are 10 major strategic risks and mitigation approaches that every business CxO needs to be thinking about as part of their strategic plan. Check out our full download of more risks and 30+ mitigation strategies & tracking KPIs further down.
| Risk | Mitigation Strategy 1 | Mitigation Strategy 1 KPI |
|---|---|---|
| Technological Obsolescence | Invest continuously in R&D and emerging tech | R&D spend as % of revenue |
| Cybersecurity Threats | Implement advanced cybersecurity measures | Number of cyber incidents detected and mitigated |
| Data Privacy and Compliance Breaches | Establish comprehensive data privacy policies | Privacy compliance audit pass rate |
| Talent War and Retention Challenges | Develop robust career progression and upskilling programs | Employee turnover rate in key technical roles |
| Market and Competitive Disruption | Monitor competitors and market trends proactively | Competitive analysis report frequency |
| Reputational Risks | Implement brand monitoring and reputation management | Brand sentiment index |
| Changing Customer Expectations | Enhance user experience (UX) and customer support | Net Promoter Score (NPS) |
| Innovation Fatigue or Failure | Allocate specific resources to experimental projects | Number of new MVPs/prototypes developed |
| Financial Market Volatility | Diversify revenue streams and geographic markets | Revenue diversity index |
| Operational Scalability Risks | Optimize cloud and infrastructure scalability | System uptime percentage |
| Leadership and Governance Risks | Strengthen governance frameworks and board oversight | Board meeting attendance and effectiveness scores |
If you’d like to download this and another 30+ mitigiation strategies with suggested Risk Management KPIs to track progress then download your Technology Sector Strategic Risks, Mitigations and KPIs..
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