That is the reality many leaders face when costs remain elevated and pricing power is limited. ITR Economics has been warning that the 2020s may include periods of profitless prosperity — where top-line growth is achievable, but margins are compressed by labor, materials, interest rates, and other structural pressures.
This disconnect creates a leadership challenge. When volumes improve, it is easy to assume that profits will follow. But if costs rise just as fast, or faster, your organization can be busy and still underperform financially. The solution is not panic. It is strategy built on economic intelligence: understanding cycle dynamics, using the right leading indicators, and making decisions that align investment with forward-looking risk and opportunity.
In Profitless Prosperity: Why Growth Isn’t Translating Into Profits — and What Leaders Must Do Next, we will detail why this environment occurs and what it means for leadership teams. We will translate the macro forces into practical guidance across pricing strategy, capital allocation, productivity, and technology investment. You’ll also learn how CEOs, CFOs, and CIOs can align priorities so that your organization doesn’t simply grow, but grows profitably and with resilience.
If you are seeing improving demand but stubborn margin pressure, this webinar will help you determine what is cyclical, what is structural, and what actions you can take now to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
Register today to gain the clarity and decision-making framework you need to navigate profitless prosperity with confidence.