CEOs are now looking ahead more optimistically than they could in 2008 or 2009, but they must continue to galvanise their businesses for an environment of modest growth prospects and undeniable downside risk. This new KPMG publication discusses key issues facing the CEO at this point in the current economic cycle including understanding and assessing the competitive environment; moving from cost reduction to genuine business transformation; building a resilient business model; scanning and anticipating regulatory changes; and setting the right tone in leadership.