Published in the New Orleans City Business on June 16, 2020. Read the original article here.
The pandemic uncovered the weaknesses of many leaders and their companies. Leading companies in a prosperous economy can mask many flaws, which became apparent, or even disastrous for some, in the COVID dominated world of the last three months. Building organizational resiliency requires adopting new ways to solve complex problems while leaders relentlessly work toward a future state where the right balance is found between an engaging culture, disciplined operational execution and the innovation and adaptation needed for long-term success. It’s more than bouncing back; it is bouncing forward.
This article will be the first in a four-part series about organizational resiliency that will discuss the leadership strategies and behaviors necessary to build your company’s ability to survive disruption and succeed in coming recovery. Part II includes shaping your culture, Part III addresses accountability and disciplined execution and Part IV encompasses innovation and adaptation.