A must-read in the wake of COVID-19, this book unpacks the nature of resilient organizations and how they prepare for unpredictable, complex, and profound change.
Every organization seeks to build resilience in an increasingly VUCA world, but there is a lot of noise and very little clarity on how to do it. This book introduces 14 elements of resilience that consistently emerge in organizations that have thrived amid adversity and volatility. It's not about determination, grit, cybersecurity, or teams of resilient individuals; resilience, it turns out, is often confused with robustness. Readers will discover how resilient organizations build and employ a distinctive combination of crews, capital, culture, and leadership--and, crucially--how to adapt these combinations for their own organization.
Senior business leaders, consultants, entrepreneurs, students, and professionals will appreciate this book's practical, approachable, and engaging guidance, including insights by leaders from Health Care for the Homeless, The Ohio State University, NBCUniversal, retail stores, and more.
About the Author: David Lindstedt splits his time between business continuity (BC) and resilience consulting, project portfolio management, and research. He founded his own company, leads an international think tank on BC, and serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning. He consults with Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies and nonprofit organizations. He has published dozens of articles, both general and scholarly. He regularly presents at BC and risk management conferences, is a frequent guest on podcasts, and occasionally lectures in university classes on preparedness and project management.
