There is a quote by Xavier Marcet, an expert in business strategy and innovation, that says:

“Organisations that learn faster than their environment are the ones that survive”

This quote sums up an essential truth: organisations that observe their environment, learn from it and transform information into knowledge develop a kind of ‘organisational intelligence’ that keeps them agile and competitive.

Just like people, organisations also need healthy routines to stay in shape.

1. Feed yourself well:
An intelligent organisation does not feed on just any information. It monitors its sources of information judiciously, assesses their reliability and ensures that the information it consumes provides real strategic value.

2. Train your eye:
Observing your surroundings is not just about seeing what is happening, but also detecting patterns, weak signals and opportunities that others have not yet noticed. Vigilance and intelligence are the constant training that sharpens your strategic vision.

3. Listen to learn:
Organisational intelligence is built collectively. Involving different profiles — from technicians to managers — in interpreting information enriches knowledge and multiplies perspectives.

4. Maintain balance:
There is no point in accumulating information if it is not transformed into action. The key is to convert signals into concrete decisions, prioritising those that generate real impact.

5. Constantly renew yourself:
Innovation does not happen once, but every day. Reviewing and updating information sources, sharing strategic information, and encouraging continuous ideation are the vitamins that keep the organisation alive, creative, and ready for change.