Leading Through Growth Crisis: How Vietnamese Enterprises Can Navigate Structural Tensions and Thrive
How to Detect, Understand, and Overcome Growth Crises in Vietnam and Beyond
When Growth Turns Risky
Vietnam’s economic miracle over the past decades has been nothing short of remarkable. With GDP growth rates among the highest in Southeast Asia, a young and dynamic workforce, and increasing integration into global supply chains, Vietnam has become a regional magnet for investors and entrepreneurs alike. Yet behind these statistics lies a quieter, often misunderstood challenge: the hidden cost of rapid growth. Many Vietnamese businesses—particularly those led by ambitious owners and executives—eventually reach a stage where past success turns into structural vulnerability. The engine overheats. The organization falters. Margins decline despite growing revenues. And decision-makers at the top find themselves on unfamiliar terrain.
Have you, as a senior executive, ever felt like your once-celebrated growth story was slipping out of your control? Have your teams stopped adapting fast enough? Are once-profitable divisions dragging overall performance down? Are you unsure whether to consolidate, restructure—or accelerate?