Resilience-Building Leadership is about building and leading resilient teams that can get the work done.
Resilience-Building Leadership is about outcomes, not methods. Resilient teams are an outcome. Getting the work done is an outcome.
Resilient teams are characterized by their ability to maintain high performance under pressure, recover quickly from setbacks, and find opportunities for growth amid challenges. Resilient teams work collaboratively, leveraging the strengths and perspectives of their members to tackle complex problems.
Building and leading resilient teams isn’t just a responsibility – it’s an essential capability for managers in today’s dynamic and often unpredictable world. Getting the work done is what leadership is all about.
The Organizational Impact
Organizations face a range of challenges, from economic uncertainty and technological disruptions to workforce dynamics and global crises. In such an environment, the ability to navigate adversity and emerge stronger is paramount.
This is where resilient teams come into play and why organizations need leaders who can build and lead these teams effectively.
Resilient teams are the backbone of a resilient organization, enabling it to navigate disruptions, seize opportunities, and sustain success. They enable organizations to thrive in ways that go beyond just getting the work done.
Resilient teams drive improvement and innovation by continuously seeking ways to learn and do better. They embrace change as an opportunity rather than a threat, making them instrumental in organizational transformation and progress.
Resilient teams get the work done, and they get better and better at what they do.
Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP) Certifications
We conducted a leadership job-task-analysis in 2018 to identify the knowledge, skills, and experience required to build and lead resilient teams in the workplace. Then, we developed a first-of-its-kind, valid, and reliable series of oral certification exams for frontline, experienced, and senior managers.
If you’re building and leading resilient teams in the workplace, then you should prove what you know by earning one of the RBLP Leadership Certifications.
You’ll need to pass one of our oral exams, but don’t worry. The exam prep courses offered by our Authorized Training Partners will get you ready for the exam.
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Examples of Workplace Adversity
Periods of high demand or tight deadlines can lead to burnout, stress, and decreased job satisfaction among employees.
Interpersonal conflicts, harassment, or discrimination can create a toxic work environment, affecting team dynamics and overall morale.
The rapid pace of technological advancements can render existing processes or skills obsolete, requiring employees to adapt quickly to new tools or systems.
Mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring can create uncertainty and fear among employees, leading to resistance, loss of morale, and a decline in productivity.
Increased competition can pressure organizations to innovate rapidly or adjust their strategies to maintain market share, which can be challenging and stressful for employees.
Natural disasters, cybersecurity breaches, or public relations crises can disrupt normal operations and require immediate, coordinated responses.
A shift in leadership, such as a new CEO or management team, can bring changes in company direction or culture, causing anxiety or confusion among employees.
A recession or economic slowdown can lead to budget cuts, layoffs, and reduced resources, forcing organizations to do more with less.
Delays or failures in the supply chain can impact production and delivery schedules, creating pressure on teams to find solutions quickly.
New laws or regulations can require organizations to overhaul processes, compliance measures, and even their business models, often with little warning.
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