[OR] [ISO] ISO 22316 Simplified

Introduction to Organisational Resilience: A Guide Based on ISO 22316

Objective of This Ebook

Organisations must develop resilience to survive disruptions, adapt to change, and thrive in adversity in an increasingly complex and unpredictable world. ISO 22316 – Security and resilience — Organisational resilience — Principles and attributes provides a foundational framework for building resilience by outlining key principles and attributes organisations should adopt.

Note from Author: The author has included this ISO 22316 standard to help readers embark on their operational resilience journey. The principles align with OR implementation.

This ebook is a practical guide to understanding and implementing the concepts of ISO 22316:2017. We aim to break down the standard into actionable insights, helping leaders, risk managers, and resilience professionals strengthen their organisations.

Whether new to organisational resilience or seeking to refine your existing strategies, this ebook offers clarity, real-world applications, and structured guidance.

Elaboration of Specific Requirements

These are the elaboration of specific requirements of the ISO 22316 standard published in May 2017. The respective chapters elaborate on requirements 4 to 6 of this standard.

Table of Contents	Explanatory
Foreword Introduction 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions
4 Principles
4.1 General 4.2 Coordinated approach
5 Attributes for Organisational Resilience
5.1 General 5.2 Shared vision and clarity of purpose 5.3 Understanding and influencing context 5.4 Effective and empowered leadership 5.5 A culture supportive of organisational resilience 5.6 Shared information and knowledge 5.7 Availability of resources 5.8 Development and coordination of management disciplines 5.9 Supporting continual improvement 5.10 Ability to anticipate and manage change
6. Evaluating the factors that contribute to resilience
6.1 General 6.2 Organisational requirements 6.2.1 General 6.2.2 Determining gaps 6.3 Monitoring and assessment 6.3.1 Methods and processes 6.3.2 Review 6.4 Reporting

Summing Up ...

This guide is designed to be both a reference and a practical manual. Each section expands on the ISO 22316:2017 framework with explanations, case studies, and implementation tips.

This ebook will help you effectively apply the resilience standard, whether developing a resilience strategy from scratch or refining existing processes.

Let’s begin the journey toward building a stronger, more resilient organisation.

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