The article examines the challenges facing SMEs in an increasingly unstable economic environment, marked by geopolitical conflicts, regulatory pressure, supply chain disruptions, and financial constraints. It argues that operational resilience is not built solely on technology or extreme efficiency, but on solid processes, alternative suppliers, close partnerships, and leadership capable of preparing the organization to continuously absorb shocks.

Nova SBE Executive Education took second place in the EBLD Awards with its Horizon Leadership program, an international recognition of its evidence-based approach to leadership development.

Nova SBE Executive Education’s House of Leaders takes the discussion on leadership beyond traditional contexts, linking it to culture, innovation, and society. At Rock in Rio Lisbon, the initiative marked the beginning of an ongoing platform for conversation, knowledge, and collaboration on the future of leadership.