CMS’ Andrew Kozlowski (pictured) argues the basics of client services excellence will see CEE advisers through hard times

The economies of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are like small boats on a huge stormy sea. The leading American economist Nouriel Roubini (one of the few forecasters to anticipate the 2008 crisis), predicts up to 15 years in the doldrums for the global economy. Others make more moderate forecasts, but most economic analysts agree that there is no question that we’re in for a double dip – it is only a question of how deep and long the next downturn is going to be.