An organisation that reaches 100 years belongs to the exceptions. A centenary is no longer an internal party: it is a public statement. It is proof of resilience, adaptability and value to society. That makes the approach fundamentally different from a 10-, 25- or 50-year anniversary.
At a company centenary the stakeholders are broader. It is not just about employees and direct relationships, but also about partners, government bodies, the media, the local community and sometimes the industry as a whole.
The biggest risk with a centenary is sinking into nostalgia. Turn the company centenary into a statement about the future, with respect for the past as foundation.
