With constant, unpredictable fluctuations in the economy and across industries, the need to embed business resilience principles has dramatically increased. COVID-19 demonstrated how quickly unexpected events can force us to adapt how we conduct business and how resilience can prevail through trying times and sudden challenges. One of the biggest drivers of resilience in a […]
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With constant, unpredictable fluctuations in the economy and across industries, the need to embed business resilience principles has dramatically increased. COVID-19 demonstrated how quickly unexpected events can force us to adapt how we conduct business and how resilience can prevail through trying times and sudden challenges.
One of the biggest drivers of resilience in a business is its leaders, only they can decide how to manage business resilience risks and make the decision to start implementing strategies.
How can you do that? We’ll tell you.
Business resilience refers to a company’s ability to adapt to disruption, manage risks and continue operations despite challenges. These disruptions can range from financial crises, market changes, natural disasters or even shifts in customer expectations. It’s not just about survival, though. True resilience means a business can thrive in the face of adversity, learn from these events and emerge stronger.
The principles of business resilience include all areas of your business that you can manage and refine to prepare for unexpected disruptions. One of the biggest principles is strong and resilient leadership in the company. Let’s see how you can ensure your leaders are resilient.
Before developing resilience in leaders, it’s crucial to first identify those who possess the traits needed for resilient leadership. Look for individuals who demonstrate calm under pressure, adapt quickly to change and maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations.
Resilient leaders are often problem-solvers who take initiative and inspire confidence in others, even during times of uncertainty. They’re empathetic, self-aware and embrace a growth mindset. By observing how individuals handle setbacks, make decisions, and engage with their teams, organisations can spot leaders with the potential to drive success in uncertain environments.
Identifying and developing strong, resilient leaders is a must for creating an agile, adaptable organisation. Resilient leaders can manage stress, guide teams through crises and drive the company forward in challenging times. Here’s how you can do it:
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Resilient leaders create resilient leaders, this type of leadership is essential in empowering your business to have a strong foundation. Leaders who embody resilience inspire their teams, deal with challenges effectively, and ensure success over the long term. Here are a few ways to build resilience in yourself:
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Agility ensures that a business can quickly pivot when faced with unexpected challenges, such as economic shifts, technological advances or supply chain issues. This flexibility helps companies avoid major setbacks and capitalise on new opportunities. And you guessed it! Implementing this is a leader’s job.
So how can you build agility within your team? Building agility requires a combination of mindset shifts, structural changes and process improvements. Here are key strategies to develop agility in a team.
Transparent leadership is about being open, honest, and clear about decision-making, challenges, and the direction of the organisation.
Transparency is particularly vital for building resilience. When everyone in the company is “in the loop,” surprises are minimised, and there are fewer unexpected turns that could derail progress.
It’s easy to focus on how unexpected turns might impact the business as a whole but consider how they affect employees and departments as well. When leaders fail to communicate openly, uncertainty can create fear and anxiety, undermining team morale and productivity.
Being open about struggles and the steps being taken to address them not only builds trust but also empowers teams to contribute to solutions. Transparent leadership is more than a leadership style—it’s a powerful way to build a resilient, united team, ready to face challenges together.
At its core, resilience is the ability of a business to withstand, adapt to, and ultimately thrive amidst unpredictable challenges—whether economic, financial, or otherwise. Measuring business resilience involves a combination of financial health, operational continuity, and risk management capabilities. Measuring resilience comes down to tracking the many efforts your business is partaking in to ensure resilience. Everything from the financial reserves and the business continuity plan to supply chain diversification and your company’s leadership.
While it’s not possible to prepare for every possible bump in the road, you can put your business and your team in the best position to deal with them when they come.
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