The Agility-Risk Tolerance Connection

Published On:
October 21, 2025
Authored By:
APQC
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In the drive for agility in today’s competitive business environment, organizations need flexibility to make decisions and respond to opportunities quickly. APQC research reveals that risk tolerance is a key differentiator in business outcomes, with risk-tolerant and opportunity-seeking organizations achieving far greater effectiveness than risk-averse ones. This article explores the connection between risk and agility and how best practice organizations approach both.