When Wait and See Is Smart Strategy
Political uncertainty is hitting businesses worldwide. Companies are delaying investments, postponing launches, and deferring decisions as they navigate unpredictable trade policies and political shifts. But a wait-and-see approach isn’t always wise — it can mean missed opportunities or existential threats. Leaders must learn when waiting does and does not make strategic sense. For leaders who choose to wait, success requires three elements: active disengagement, political sensemaking, and preparations to rapidly reengage.