Is Your Organization Resilient or Just Wishful Thinking?

When organizations push for resilience without fortifying the structures that support it, it’s a bit like asking a flower to bloom while pouring concrete on its roots. A startling revelation shows that only 15% of organizations actually possess true resilience. This disparity highlights the importance of not just asking employees to bounce back from stress, but also creating environments where they can thrive.

Dr. Shanna Tiayon brings clarity to the discussion by presenting four capacities of organizational resilience: anticipatory, preparatory, responsive, and recovery. It’s not just about weathering the storm; it’s about ensuring that the storm doesn’t uproot the entire garden. Companies need to rethink their approach and consider that slowing down and clarifying direction can make all the difference. After all, even the strongest structures need solid foundations to stand tall when the winds of change blow.