Resilience and the CLEAR Model® — Navigating Uncertainty in Business

Giles Lindsay
5 min readJun 25, 2024
Businessman in front of question with roads.
Businessman in front of question with roads.

Introduction

Businesses face constant change and frequent disruptions. My book, Clearly Agile: A Leadership Guide to Business Agility, outlines principles that enable organisations to remain strong during tough times. By focusing on Culture, Leadership, Execution, Adaptability, and Responsiveness, this model guides businesses to thrive and excel even when challenges arise. In our fast-paced business landscape, staying resilient and adapting quickly can make or break an organisation.

Why Resilience Matters Now More Than Ever

Resilience in business means quickly recovering from setbacks and adapting to changes effectively. The CLEAR Model® provides a strategic framework that embeds resilience into operations and strategy. This proactive approach turns potential setbacks into growth opportunities, ensuring that organisations remain competitive. With the constant evolution of technology and shifting consumer demands, businesses must develop strategies to survive and thrive in challenging conditions.

Culture of Resilience

Building a resilient organisation starts with creating a culture that sees challenges as opportunities for growth. Encouraging a mindset that welcomes calculated…

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