Author: Christo Smit
In his seminal book Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman explores the interplay between intuitive, quick decisions and slower, deliberate thinking. As the year draws to a close, businesses are caught in what we might call a “compound time”—a convergence of the fast and the slow.
On one hand, business-as-usual demands instinctive, reactive decision-making to meet customer needs. On the other, the reflective process of strategising for the next year calls for careful, analytical thought. This duality is not just challenging—it’s exhausting for teams already stretched thin.
For industries balancing operational delivery with planning for the future, this period is a pressure cooker. Leaders want resilience from their teams and innovation for the future, but the reality is that the complexity of these expectations can often leave employees overwhelmed.
The risk? Missteps in execution now and a lack of clarity in direction for next year.
This is where companies must find simplicity amidst the complexity, ensuring that their people can navigate this time with confidence and focus.
At VSLS, we specialise in transforming overwhelming challenges into pragmatic, applicable solutions.
By leveraging our unique E3 model—balancing Employees, Environment, and Experience—we help businesses not only deliver on immediate priorities but also create clear, actionable strategies for the future.
If your organisation is feeling the strain of “compound time,” leave the complexity to us. Together, we’ll make the next year not just another cycle of resilience, but one of remarkable growth.
Get in touch to learn more about how VSLS Human Capital Consulting can support your organisation in 2025 and beyond.
