We live in genuinely unprecedented times and are experiencing what Bennis and Nanus (1987) visualised when they described the VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous). Our constantly changing and uncertain world is causing a new level of pressure permeating all aspects of our personal and professional lives. In this context, we must develop strategies that support us to flourish. Research has consistently shown that individuals with high levels of resilience have an enhanced ability to bounce back from adversity, enabling them to thrive in turbulent times. (Wagnild & Young, 1993). To maintain excellence as professionals, it is imperative that we have the capacity to build and maintain resilience. This conference session outlines a contemporary research-based model of resilience with practical strategies that enable individuals to flourish in a VUCA world.”
