The stakes for U.S. productivity and economic growth, security, and prosperity have never been higher. In her January Forbes.com article, the Hon. Deborah L. Wince-Smith provides guideposts, drawing on insights from the Council on Competitiveness’ 2025 NCF — which convened more than 200 leaders from business, academia, labor, national laboratories, and government. Six lessons on what the United States must do to set the pace for competitiveness:
- The United States Continues to Navigate Turbulent Waters, as Technologies Emerge and Converge at an Unprecedented Pace
- The Innovation Imperative for Speed, Scale, and Scope Matters More Than Ever
- America’s Competitive Advantage Lies in Systems, Not Silos
- Regulation, Institutions, and Workforce Must Meet the Moment
- The U.S. National Innovation System Is a System of Systems; Leveraging and Learning From Regional Distinctiveness Strengthens National Performance and Competitiveness
- Competitiveness Is Ultimately a Human Endeavor
Read Deborah’s full Forbes.com article here.
