In this second part of our resiliency deep dive, Bob ‘n Joyce take a close look at MIT Sloan’s latest take on what makes a culture truly resilient. Do we agree with their insights? Mostly. But spoiler alert: we still like our list better.

We break down the key conditions MIT Sloan says drive resiliency and stack them up against our lived experience in the trenches of culture work. The result? A thoughtful, and at times feisty, side-by-side review.

Here’s a taste of what they recommend:
• Flexible work schedules that actually work
• Skill-based approaches to culture change (not more slogans)
• Turning skeptics into champions
• Learning from mistakes—really
• Letting employees shape their own roles
• Prioritizing honesty and psychological safety

We wrap with a call to action: What’s your resiliency playbook?
Come on in, grab a snack, and let’s keep it real.