Leaders in Sørlandet believe in growth, but point to competence and AI
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How do leaders in Agder view the future? EY's Næringslivspuls 2026 provides an answer. The survey shows that many leaders in the region have strong confidence in their own growth in the coming years.
At the same time, there are some challenges that leaders consider important. Competence is one of them. Businesses must find and retain employees with the right knowledge in order to develop. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is also becoming increasingly important for businesses. Many leaders believe that the ability to adopt new technology may determine how businesses fare.
The Næringslivspuls is an annual survey from EY, and it gives a picture of the mood among Norwegian leaders. For businesses and employees in Agder, the results are useful for understanding which areas will receive the most attention going forward. The survey shows that optimism is strong, but that growth requires both good competence and the ability to adapt.
Overall, the report paints a picture of a region where many leaders look positively on the future. Nevertheless, they emphasise that competence and the use of AI will be decisive for growth to become a reality.
Sources: EY
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