# Resilience First > Setting the standard for Organisational Resilience ## Pages - [Geostrategic Resilience Programme 2026 | Upcoming events](https://resiliencefirst.org/geostrategic-resilience-programme-2026-upcoming-events/): Strengthen your organisation’s resilience in a disruptive world Geoeconomic confrontation and geopolitical shifts can have immediate and severe impacts on companies’ operations, finance and workforce, often requiring rapid adaptation of strategy and business models. For 2026 Resilience First’s Geostrategic Resilience Programme will address Hybrid Warfare and Operational Sovereignty. The programme will move organisations beyond awareness to readiness. It will focus on understanding a hybrid warfare environment and the actions they can take to build their resilience while also contributing to a wider whole‑of‑society response to hybrid threats. Delivered through a series of expert-led webinars and an immersive in-person wargaming workshop, the programme will equip you with the insights... - [Member-Led Dialogues | Spring/Summer 2026](https://resiliencefirst.org/member-led-dialogues-spring-summer-2026/): Available exclusively to Resilience First Members, the Member-Led Dialogue Series is a new collaborative programme focused on resilience challenges that multiple members are facing. The Dialogues will create a space for inter-organisational learning and knowledge exchange between Resilience First members. Member-Led Dialogues will:  Define the issue and its impact   Explore how organisations are addressing the challenge Identify practical actions members can take  Produce a briefing paper to share learnings from each Dialogue  How the Member-Led Dialogues will operate:    A Member proposes the Dialogue topic and acts as ‘Chair’ for the series.   Resilience First members sign up to take... - [Innovation in Resilience](https://resiliencefirst.org/what-we-do/innovation-in-resilience/): Innovation in Resilience is a forward-looking programme to help businesses modernise their approach to resilience by harnessing emerging technologies, data-driven insights and new ways of working.  Delivered through a blend of virtual and in-person sessions, the programme will explore emerging and innovative topics and examine critical foundational elements for resilience.  The programme will:  Explore how tools such as AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, digital infrastructure and scenario modelling are being applied in practice across sectors.  Promote the application of a data-led, measurement-based approach to resilience.  Address the critical role of leadership, culture and organisational agility in embedding innovation for resilience that lasts.  Offer a valuable peer network, bringing together risk and resilience leaders to share challenges, insights and... - [Member-Led Dialogues](https://resiliencefirst.org/what-we-do/member-led-dialogues/): In 2026 Resilience First launches Member-Led Dialogues, a new collaborative programme focused on resilience challenges multiple members are facing.  Member-Led Dialogues create a space for inter-organisational learning and knowledge exchange between Resilience First members.  Member-Led Dialogues will:  Focus on a specific resilience challenge members are facing  Define the issue and the impact it is having  Explore how organisations are addressing it  Identify practical actions members can take  Produce a briefing paper to share learnings from each dialogue  How the Member-Led Dialogues will operate:    A Member will propose the dialogue topic and that Member will act as ‘Chair’ for the Dialogue series.   Resilience First members sign up to take part in the series.   Resilience First support... - [Cranfield Education for Members](https://resiliencefirst.org/cranfield/): Empowering leaders and strengthening organisational resilience, in partnership with Cranfield School of Management Resilience First is proud to partner with Cranfield University’s School of Management, a global leader in executive development and organisational resilience research. Through this strategic academic partnership, Resilience First members gain access to exclusive opportunities that strengthen organisational resilience.  With organisational resilience now a strategic necessity, Cranfield’s innovative and research-led programmes empower leaders to enhance their organisation’s resilience capabilities, preparedness and long-term performance. Cranfield benefits for Resilience First members World-leading education Access to Cranfield’s global faculty and cutting-edge research in organisational resilience, systems thinking, leadership and strategic... - [Model for Organisational Resilience Working Group](https://resiliencefirst.org/model-for-organisational-resilience-working-group/): By invitation only, co-chaired by Resilience First and Cranfield School of Management, supported by Capita. International industry leaders driving innovation and implementation in organisational resilience This private working group brings together experienced professionals from leading global organisations to develop, refine and promote the Model for Organisational Resilience. Through collaboration, knowledge-sharing and applied case studies, members are helping define sector-specific indicators and contribute to the development of resilience training resources. Model for Organisational Resilience Working Group Members Co-Chairs: Resilience First Cranfield University Supporter: Capita Members: AXA BT Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Deloitte HSBC International SOS John Lewis National Grid PwC Rail Safety... - [FONTAWESOME SAMPLE](https://resiliencefirst.org/fontawesome-sample/): Key benefits of joining Resilience First and building resilience together  Expand your network: join over 500 organisatons and 5,000 professionals working together to tackle resilience challenges. Collaborate for system change: connect with professionals from cross sector organisations and build lasting relationships through our action-oriented programmes, including both online and in-person events that enhance whole of system and whole of society resilience. Accelerate resilience innovation: empower your organisation with innovative tools, including our Model for Organisational Resilience the first integrated, measurement-led approach to building resilience. Access exclusive resources: gain latest insights, receive member-only consultations, and benefit from discounts on leadership courses... - [SAMPLE TABLE](https://resiliencefirst.org/sample-table/): Member Tiers Subscriber Access to select events & insights    Subscription to monthly newsletter Invitation to public events and webinars Access to select content Networking opportunities with other Resilience First members Subscribe Here Member Access to events, partnerships &  innovative world-leading content  Members receive all subscriber benefits as well as the exclusive opportunities listed below Access to Resilience First’s annual programme of events, webinars and bi-weekly Leaders’ Forum calls  Advance access to content relating to our new Model for Organisational Resilience Access to selected courses at discounted rates at Cranfield School of Management and opportunity to participate in research projects Opportunity... - [SPEAKER SAMPLE](https://resiliencefirst.org/speaker-sample/): Speakers Rick Cudworth Board and Executive Director, Resilience First Rick is a senior advisor in organisational resilience and strategic risk mitigation and is a founding partner of resilience and crisis specialists ResilienC. With over 20 years’ experience as a Partner at Deloitte and KPMG, he was also Chair of the British Standards Institution Technical Committee for Continuity and Resilience,… Joe Bloggs Director of Joe Bloggs Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque dapibus id nibh non malesuada. Etiam euismod rutrum tortor, tempor blandit augue efficitur a. Cras maximus eu nisl eu interdum. Vestibulum libero urna, ultricies vel diam... - [Climate Resilience Foresight Series: A Corporate Dialogue Programme by Resilience First and C2ES](https://resiliencefirst.org/climate-resilience-foresight-series/): Resilience First (RF) and Washington DC-based think-tank The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) have partnered to strengthen organisations’ resilience to the impacts of climate change through a series of virtual and in-person dialogues The Climate Resilience Foresight Series is designed to:  Equip companies with knowledge and tools to integrate climate resilience into corporate strategies to build organizational resilience.  Strengthen an emerging community of practice among the private sector.   Inform a framework for corporate climate resilience leadership.  By combining expertise and leveraging extensive global networks of businesses, RF and C2ES are convening leading companies to examine how climate change... - [](https://resiliencefirst.org/membership-enquiry/): We appreciate you taking the time to provide your information. A member of our team will reach out to you shortly. Best wishes, Resilience First - [](https://resiliencefirst.org/subscriber-application-thank-you/): Thank you for subscribing to Resilience First. We are delighted to have you as part of our community. As a subscriber, you will receive regular updates on our programmes and events. To stay connected and engage with us further, feel free to follow us on LinkedIn. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at contact@resiliencefirst.org. We look forward to your participation. Best wishes, The Resilience First Team - [Organisational Resilience](https://resiliencefirst.org/what-we-do/organisational-resilience/): In today’s volatile business environment, organisational resilience is key to surviving disruptions and driving long-term success. The need for organisational resilience We are experiencing unprecedented volatility, disruption, and change fueled by multiple converging crises. In this fragile and interconnected world, natural and manmade shocks can trigger cascading failures with wide-reaching social, environmental, and economic impacts.  Organisational resilience has become a critical strategic priority. It ensures businesses can anticipate, absorb and adapt to a changing environment while continuing to deliver value to stakeholders.  The challenge of defining and measuring resilience Despite its importance, there is little consensus on how resilience should... - [Geostrategic Resilience](https://resiliencefirst.org/what-we-do/geostrategic-resilience/): Strengthen your organisation’s resilience in a disruptive world  Geoeconomic confrontation and geopolitical shifts can have immediate and severe impacts on companies’ operations, finance and workforce, often requiring rapid adaptation of strategy and business models.   For 2026 Resilience First’s Geostrategic Resilience Programme will address Hybrid Warfare and Operational Sovereignty.  The programme will move organisations beyond awareness to readiness. It will focus on understanding a hybrid warfare environment and the actions they can take to build their resilience while also contributing to a wider whole‑of‑society response to hybrid threats.  Delivered through a series of expert-led webinars and an immersive in-person wargaming workshop, the programme will equip you with the... - [Global Campaigns & Initiatives](https://resiliencefirst.org/what-we-do/global-campaigns-initiatives/): The UNFCCC’s Race to Resilience, led by the High-Level Climate Champions for Climate Action Resilience First is proud to be a partner initiative for the UNFCCC’s Race to Resilience global campaign, the sibling campaign of Race to Zero. The Race to Resilience campaign focuses on helping frontline communities build resilience and adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as extreme heat, drought, flooding, and sea-level rise. Resilience First offers our members the unique opportunity to become recognised leaders in contributing to a better, safer world, through our partnership with this campaign. Read more. The Summary for Urban Policymakers Resilience... - [FAQs](https://resiliencefirst.org/what-we-do-race-to-resilience/faqs/): Gonzalo Munoz, High Level Champion for Climate Action, COP25 - [Membership Enquiry](https://resiliencefirst.org/premium-membership-application/) - [Subscribe](https://resiliencefirst.org/membership-application/) - [Contact us](https://resiliencefirst.org/contact-us/): Please direct any general enquiries to contact@resiliencefirst.co.uk - [Search](https://resiliencefirst.org/search/) - [Members only](https://resiliencefirst.org/members-only/): You need to be a member of Resilience First to access this content. If you are already a member, please click here to log in. 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Appoint a ‘climate advocate’ and/or ‘resilience advocate’ who will champion resilience and sustainability within your business. Mentor an SME headquartered in the Global South to join the network.  Co-create innovative climate-resilient solutions. Proactively share resilience best-practice within the Resilience First network... - [Leading for Resilience | Podcast](https://resiliencefirst.org/our-work/leading-resilience-podcast/): A podcast by Resilience First and Resilience Rising Resilience Rising · Leading for Resilience About the Podcast Background About the Hosts - [Our Work](https://resiliencefirst.org/our-work/) - [Summary for Urban Policymakers](https://resiliencefirst.org/summary-urban-policymakers/) - [CyberSmart helps with Cyber Essentials](https://resiliencefirst.org/cybersmart-helps-cyber-essentials/): The problem we solve Why CyberSmart? - [Cookie Policy](https://resiliencefirst.org/cookie-policy/): Cookie Notice 1. Introduction 2. What is a cookie? 3. 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Whilst being ready to react to events remains important, a shift towards building long-term strategic resilience has become more critical than ever. Resilience First membership consists of a global community of leaders driving organisational resilience through practical application, collaboration, innovation and action. Why Join? Be part of our influential resilient community, building resilience together. Expand your network: Join over 500 organisations and 5,000 professionals working together to tackle resilience challenges. Accelerate innovation: Empower your organisation with... - [Our partners](https://resiliencefirst.org/our-partners/) - [Our Members](https://resiliencefirst.org/current-members/) - [Climate Resilience](https://resiliencefirst.org/what-we-do/climate-resilience/): As climate-related risks loom large over the global economy, no business remains untouched. The compounding impacts of climate change are reshaping the global business landscape, affecting every dimension of an organisation. These changes will persist even with significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, demanding immediate and strategic action from the private sector.   In response, Resilience First, in partnership with Washington DC–based think tank Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), launched the Climate Resilience Foresight Series in 2025.  The Climate Resilience Foresight Series  The series applied Resilience First’s standards-aligned Model for Organisational Resilience, examining climate impacts across five essential organisational dimensions:  Environment –... - [Our team](https://resiliencefirst.org/our-team/) - [Key Programmes](https://resiliencefirst.org/what-we-do/): Resilience First has over 500 organisations across all sectors in its membership.   Our mission is to help our members strengthen their resilience through inter-organisational learning and knowledge sharing, promoting practical solutions and innovations to overcome common challenges and providing opportunities for active engagement, dialogues and networking.   We bring organisations together to build communities of practice across sectors to explore and advance resilience.  Our member-led annual programmes provide Resilience First members with access to the latest thinking and strategic insights on resilience, alongside exclusive expert-led events and networking opportunities, and practical resources. Members also benefit from opportunities to develop strategic resilience leadership competencies through our academic partners.  Resilience First membership offers:  ... - [About Resilience First](https://resiliencefirst.org/about/): Building Resilience Together  Resilience First is the leading, not-for-profit, business network setting the standard for organisational resilience, supporting a safe, secure and sustainable future. Our membership model is what sets us apart. It creates opportunities to share knowledge, innovate and learn, through cross-sector working groups, dialogues and events. Guided by our Members Advisory Group, our programmes address the challenges our members face, ensuring our agenda remains relevant and impactful. In doing so, we position resilience as a core organisational strength that underpins sustainable growth. 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