Yuxiu He, Yuting Yang

Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics

Abstract：

In the context of the digital wave, strategic agility has become a core capability for SMEs to respond to market volatility, while risk management faces new challenges due to digital transformation. This study explores the coordinated development mechanism of strategic agility and risk management in SMEs, aiming to resolve the paradox of "agility-risk balance" in digital transformation. Based on resource-based view and dynamic capability theory, it is found that digital technology empowers the dual upgrading of agility and risk management: data-driven agility enhances market perception and response speed, while digital tools improve risk identification and control efficiency. However, resource constraints and technical barriers lead to misalignment between the two, such as blind agility triggering operational risks and excessive risk control inhibiting flexibility. The study constructs a coordinated framework integrating organizational management, technical support and policy guarantee, and proposes path strategies including phased digital transformation, ecological collaboration and talent cultivation. It reveals that the coordinated development of the two can effectively improve SMEs' digital value conversion efficiency and anti-risk capability, providing theoretical reference and practical guidance for SMEs to achieve sustainable development in the digital era.

Key Words：

coordinated; risk management; small and medium sized enterprises; digital wave