BCI A Year in the World of Resilience Report 2024

  • 11 December 2024

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The BCI are pleased to present the second edition of A Year in the World of Resilience Report 2024 . This annual publication compiles insights from 2024’s research reports, highlighting the key themes and trends that have shaped resilience practices over the past year. It serves as both a reflection on the challenges faced in the past twelve months and a guide for resilience professionals navigating complex risks going forward.

The risk landscape over the past twelve months was characterised by its volatility and complexity, driven by geopolitical events and economic uncertainty. 2024 was called “the year of elections”, with political instability, cybercrime, and climate-related disruptions creating challenges for organizations who faced multiple, interconnected, and simultaneous crises, complicating response efforts.

In 2024, the role of senior leadership in resilience programs came into stronger focus. The crucial role of senior management in resilience was highlighted in the new BCI’s Resilience Framework that defines how executive support is critical in defining organizations’ strategic direction towards resilience, and embedding it into organizational culture. When leadership actively supports and governs resilience initiatives, it ensures that these efforts are sustainable, measurable, and continue to evolve. However, senior management’s involvement is often divided across competing priorities. This year, cyber resilience—particularly with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI)—took centre stage, alongside regulatory compliance.