In this comprehensive six-part program, CFOs will gain the knowledge and tools needed to drive resilience at the organizational level. The course integrates the Resilient Operating System (ROS) and the POWER framework to align resilience strategies with corporate culture, integrate resilience into strategic planning, and influence stakeholders across all levels. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and action planning, participants will learn to champion resilience as a core pillar of organizational success.
Course ID: SROCT
Strategic Resilience and Organizational Culture Transformation
Learning Objectives
- Examine the link between organizational resilience, financial performance, and long-term sustainability.
- Align resilience initiatives with broader corporate strategy and mission.
- Influence stakeholders and foster collaboration between finance, HR, and other departments to embed a resilient culture.
- Develop customized action plans for introducing and scaling resilience practices at the organizational level.
- Measure the impact of resilience-building initiatives on financial and cultural outcomes.
Major Topics
- Session 1: The Business Case for Organizational Resilience
- Defining organizational resilience and its impact on sustainability
- Key metrics and KPIs for measuring resilience
- Case studies of organizations that leveraged resilience for competitive advantage
- Session 2: Integrating Resilience into Strategic Planning
- Linking resilience to corporate mission, values, and strategic objectives
- Risk assessment and mitigation from a resilience perspective
- Identifying critical finance and operational processes that need adaptability
- Session 3: Leading Culture Change for Resilience
- Assessing current corporate culture and readiness for change
- Culture transformation frameworks (e.g., Kotter’s 8-Step, ADKAR)
- Role of CFOs in championing and sponsoring cultural shifts
- Session 4: Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Building coalitions with HR, operations, and other key stakeholders
- Designing and implementing cross-functional resilience initiatives
- Best practices for communication and alignment across departments
- Session 5: Tools & Techniques for Sustaining Organizational Resilience
- Systems thinking and continuous improvement models (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Technology tools and automation that enhance or hinder resilience
- Creating feedback loops and iterative processes to adapt and evolve
- Session 6: Measuring Success and Continuous Reinforcement
- Evaluating impact: quantitative and qualitative measures
- Setting up ongoing resilience governance (committees, task forces)
- Developing long-term action plans and next steps for cultural embedding
Advanced Preparations
None
Who Should Attend
CFOs of large organizations and their senior finance teams, but the application can broaden to other senior leaders.
Fields of Study
Personal DevelopmentPrerequisites
None