The dictionary defines resilience as “the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.” In our world of enterprise technology, that definition barely scratches the surface. I prefer this quote, which I’ve heard passed around quite a bit lately:
“Resilience is not about avoiding the storm. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”
In today’s volatile environment—where natural disasters, cyberattacks, supply chain disruptions, and economic uncertainties are all regular guests at the party—resilience isn’t just a technical attribute. It’s a strategic imperative.
Welcome to the Decade of Resilience.
In 2024, Gartner named “operational resiliency” as a top strategic priority for CIOs and CISOs, noting that enterprise leaders are shifting from reactive risk management to proactive, resilience-first planning. McKinsey echoed that sentiment, stating, “Resilience is now the foundation for sustainable and inclusive growth,” emphasizing that the next generation of competitive advantage will be built not only on innovation—but on an organization’s ability to withstand and adapt to disruption.
Think about that: the same research and consulting organizations that once prioritized speed and scale above all else are now asking, “How well can we recover?”
From cyberattacks and climate events to supply chain chaos and political uncertainty, our collective tolerance for downtime has evaporated. In the Gaming and Leisure industry—where guest experiences are immediate, immersive, and deeply digital— the margin for error is even smaller. A moment of disruption can ripple into lost revenue, broken trust, and damage to brand reputation.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE BY JOHN WONDOLOWSKI IN THE SUMMER 2025 EDITION OF GAMING & LEISURE MAGAZINE.