Overview:

In today’s hyper-connected business landscape, the pace of disruption is accelerating; from cyber threat sand climate events to unexpected system failures and shifting regulatory pressures. For organisations across all sectors, the challenge is no longer if something will go wrong, but how prepared they are when it does.

As businesses become increasingly digital-first, maintaining operational resilience is both more complex and more critical than ever. Yet many traditional approaches to disaster recovery and continuity planning haven’t evolved to match today’s realities - often burdened by legacy infrastructure, siloed decision-making, and a one-size-fits-all mentality.

This conversation will explore how leaders can reframe resilience, not just as a technical function, but as a strategic, cross-functional capability. We’ll discuss how to build business continuity plans that are adaptable, inclusive, and aligned with the pace of change, and how to make smart, scalable decisions in the face of complexity.

Topics of Discussion:

1. What kinds of disruptions are you grappling with most and how are you adapting your continuity strategies to meet the moment?

2. How do you balance the need for preparedness with the reality of limited time, resources, or in-house expertise, especially in smaller or fast-moving teams?

3. What role does technology play in enabling resilience, and where does it fall short without the right people, culture, and leadership in place?

4. How are organisations rethinking risk management in hybrid environments, and what are some practical ways to maintain trust, security, and continuity across systems?

5. In what ways can inclusive leadership - and specifically, more women at the table - reshape how we approach resilience, continuity, and decision-making under pressure?

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