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By: Robert Hall

Building Resilient Futures

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Whether a community struggling to keep its members buoyant, a business trying to stay solvent, or a nation fighting to protect its citizens, adversity and crisis impact us all. The resilient are able to pick themselves up, dust themselves off, and not only bounce back but also bounce forward.

 

This book looks at what resilience means at times of crises as well as the in-between periods. It examines the various types of resilience, such as emotional, organisational and societal, and offers valuable insights on how to manage the consequences of upheaval and trauma.


The author brings together contributors to deliver a real mix of theory, case-study evidence and anecdote in a way that is both approachable and thought provoking. It is a timely and necessary addition to a crucial topic. Very simply, professionals, practitioners, students, government ministers, and business leaders should read this now. It might be a safer, better world if people read the book and acted on it.  

Robert Hall is an independent consultant on resilience. He was the Executive Director (2018-21) and then Director of Strategy (2021-22) at Resilience First Ltd, which he helped to cofound. He also served as the Research and Policy Co-ordinator for the National Preparedness Commission (2021-22). He left both positions in May 2022.


Robert has authored over 50 articles in a variety of publications on strategic risk, security and resilience issues, as well as around 200 news articles and papers on the Resilience First website.

Customer Reviews
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9 reviews
  • Alastair Brown

    As someone who works in and teaches resilience, I have found Building Resilient Futures to be an increasingly valuable go-to resource on the subject. The book is well set out and the insight, understanding and author's expertise make Building Resilient Futures essential for anyone seeking to learn more about resilience and why we all need to be more resilient in a more complex and connected world.

  • Simon Collins

    Robert has looked at a huge topic and managed to make the book comprehensive, practical, and interesting! It is a necessary read for anyone interested in resilience, and everybody needs to be interested in resilience!

  • Rick Cudworth

    This is a fascinating and well researched book. It is an enjoyable read too. Robert has captured his passion in the subject and provides a wide-ranging and enlightening perspective. I thoroughly recommend it.

  • Alan Brown OBE

    “in Building Resilient Future” Robert has found a way to integrate the complexities necessary for businesses and organizations to achieve resilience, it is critical reading for all those responsible for organizational stability.

  • Dr Chris Needham-Bennett,

    Passionate, persuasive, and a wake-up call to national resilience complacency. This is not a 'handbook', it is a grenade tossed into the meandering procrastination of national resilience. This a brilliant summary of the enormous challenges of gaining ultimate 'resilience'. Hugely entertaining and challenging. The author’s overview of all aspects of resilience broadens the resilience debate to where it should be. At last, an enjoyable 'must read' for anyone involved in the field. Very simply, professionals, practitioners, students, government ministers, and business leaders should read this now. 'A safer, better world?' – it might be if people read the book and act on it.’

  • Dr Pippa Malmgren

    Covid-19 has made us more resilient but now is not the time to claim victory. It's time to read Building Resilient Futures.’

  • Michael Center

    Whether a single parent struggling to feed a family, or a nation fighting to take care of its citizens, adversity and crisis impact us all. The resilient are able to pick themselves up, dust themselves off, and move forward. The author does a masterful job of capturing these themes across multiple levels and how to be better prepared.’

  • Thomas Aitken MBE

    If you are involved in any way with resilience, risk, or otherwise, this is a must-read. As a contributor to our Corporate Resilience Program, this work has had a significant influence on my thinking and contribution to that program.’

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