Training course; introduction to organizational resilience
Organizational resilience is an organization’s ability to withstand the challenges of change and stay operational.
Planned disruptions, such as natural disasters, technological crisis or terrorist attacks, are typically addressed by crisis management plans. Organizational resilience, on the other hand, is a broader concept that encompasses all aspects of a company’s ability to withstand and recover from any type of disruption.
While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to crisis management or organizational resilience, there are some key lessons to be drawn from previous crises. Here are a few key takeaways:
- Develop a comprehensive plan with contingencies for different types of disasters. An organization’s operations plan should cover all aspects, including communication, logistics, and safety and security.
- Prepare for potential threats. Organizations must be constantly aware of potential threats and hazards, both internal and external, and take appropriate precautions to avoid them. Organizations can be better prepared to deal with threats if they anticipate them.
- Build close relationships with all stakeholders both inside and outside the organization to ensure a quick response in the event of a crisis. Maintaining strong internal and external relationships can help to quickly identify the root cause of disruption and come up with a solution. In addition, it may help to minimize public backlash and ensure that customers remain loyal.
- Train staff in emergency procedures and make sure they know how to respond to different kinds of emergencies. Regular drills are also important to ensure that everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency.
- Clear and effective communication is essential in any crisis. Communication should be maintained between the staff and all stakeholders so that accurate information can be communicated promptly.
- Review and update your plan regularly to ensure that the organization is prepared for any eventuality. It is also important to regularly evaluate the plan that you have created to ensure that it is effective and that any changes to the plan are reflected in an updated version.
The list could go on but those are some of the major takeaways when it comes to getting ready for organizational resilience.
But how do you achieve organizational resilience? The answer lies in building an effective training program that teaches employees new skills that will help your organization adapt to changing situations.
At Procyon, we have extensive expertise and knowledge in all areas of crisis management, including Crisis Management, Organizational Resilience, Business Continuity, Risk and Potential Business Impact, Business Impact Analysis, and Threat Assessment. We are proud to say that we have provided assessments, system development, awareness training sessions, and simulated desktop exercises to many organizations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
If you’re not sure where to start feel free to contact us, alternatively, take a look in more details at our ‘Introduction to Organizational Resilience’ training course, which explains what it means to be organizationally resilient, why it is necessary, and how it is achieved. In this course, you will get a full understanding of organizational resilience and its components, become familiar with relevant international standards, and understand the consequences and benefits of resilience planning.
No prerequisites to enter, and everyone is welcome.
