**7.4 Resilience theory**

Resilience theory explores how individual and organizational resilience can mitigate the negative impact of VUCA on strategy implementation and performance [56]. Individual resilience refers to the ability of employees to adapt, bounce back from setbacks, and thrive in challenging circumstances. Organizational resilience involves building agile structures, fostering a learning culture, and developing robust systems to respond to VUCA challenges. Resilience enables organizations to anticipate,

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absorb, and adapt to VUCA conditions, minimizing disruptions and enhancing strategy implementation outcomes.

In a VUCA world, organizations face numerous challenges during strategy implementation. Sensemaking theory highlights the role of employee behavior and organizational culture in making sense of complex and ambiguous environments. Change management theories provide frameworks to address resistance and foster adaptability in VUCA conditions. Resilience theory emphasizes the importance of individual and organizational resilience in mitigating the negative impact of VUCA and maintaining strategy implementation effectiveness.
