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Based on L’Entreprise robuste , by Olivier Charbonnier, Olivier Hamant et Sandra Enlart. Odile Jacob 2025.
When faced with major turbulence, your first instinct is to…
Answer A: Double down on your efforts to stay the course no matter what.
Answer B: Adjust your strategies based on shifts and opportunities.
Answer C: Wait for the storm to pass before making a decision.
Right !
Correct answer: B.
In an unstable world, sticking stubbornly to a plan is strategic suicide. Nature thrives through constant adaptation and recalibration. A resilient company doesn’t fight uncertainty—it learns to navigate it. Life doesn’t operate like a rigid machine but as a flexible, interconnected ecosystem. A truly robust organization doesn’t chase perfection; it embraces continuous adaptation.
In an unstable world, sticking stubbornly to a plan is strategic suicide. Nature thrives through constant adaptation and recalibration. A resilient company doesn’t fight uncertainty—it learns to navigate it. Life doesn’t operate like a rigid machine but as a flexible, interconnected ecosystem. A truly robust organization doesn’t chase perfection; it embraces continuous adaptation.
Wrong !
Correct answer: B.
In an unstable world, sticking stubbornly to a plan is strategic suicide. Nature thrives through constant adaptation and recalibration. A resilient company doesn’t fight uncertainty—it learns to navigate it. Life doesn’t operate like a rigid machine but as a flexible, interconnected ecosystem. A truly robust organization doesn’t chase perfection; it embraces continuous adaptation.
In an unstable world, sticking stubbornly to a plan is strategic suicide. Nature thrives through constant adaptation and recalibration. A resilient company doesn’t fight uncertainty—it learns to navigate it. Life doesn’t operate like a rigid machine but as a flexible, interconnected ecosystem. A truly robust organization doesn’t chase perfection; it embraces continuous adaptation.
Your value chain depends on one key supplier. What do you do?
Answer A: Lock in an airtight contract to prevent any surprises.
Answer B: Diversify your sources to avoid relying on a single player.
Answer C: Stick with your longtime supplier to ensure stability.
Right !
Correct answer: B.
In nature, monoculture is a weakness; ecosystems rely on diversity to prevent cascading collapse. A company that depends on a single player becomes vulnerable. A resilient organization never relies on just one critical source.
In nature, monoculture is a weakness; ecosystems rely on diversity to prevent cascading collapse. A company that depends on a single player becomes vulnerable. A resilient organization never relies on just one critical source.
Wrong !
Correct answer: B.
In nature, monoculture is a weakness; ecosystems rely on diversity to prevent cascading collapse. A company that depends on a single player becomes vulnerable. A resilient organization never relies on just one critical source.
In nature, monoculture is a weakness; ecosystems rely on diversity to prevent cascading collapse. A company that depends on a single player becomes vulnerable. A resilient organization never relies on just one critical source.
Your strategy is built on a 5-year forecast. Is that a good idea?
Answer A: Yes, you need to know where you're headed and should stick to the plan.
Answer B: Yes, but only if you stay alert to market trends.
Answer C: No, rigid forecasts are a trap in an uncertain world.
Right !
Correct answer: B.
Inflexible plans quickly become obsolete. In nature, organisms don’t predict the future—they adapt in real time. Stay agile and ready to pivot.
Inflexible plans quickly become obsolete. In nature, organisms don’t predict the future—they adapt in real time. Stay agile and ready to pivot.
Wrong !
Correct answer: B.
Inflexible plans quickly become obsolete. In nature, organisms don’t predict the future—they adapt in real time. Stay agile and ready to pivot.
Inflexible plans quickly become obsolete. In nature, organisms don’t predict the future—they adapt in real time. Stay agile and ready to pivot.
How do you handle failure in your team?
Answer A: Avoid it at all costs—failure is a sign of incompetence.
Answer B: Use it as a learning tool to drive improvement.
Answer C: Punish it—otherwise, no one will put in the effort.
Right !
Correct answer: B.
In nature, evolution is built on experimentation, error, and constant adaptation. A company that demonizes failure stifles innovation and resilience.
In nature, evolution is built on experimentation, error, and constant adaptation. A company that demonizes failure stifles innovation and resilience.
Wrong !
Correct answer: B.
In nature, evolution is built on experimentation, error, and constant adaptation. A company that demonizes failure stifles innovation and resilience.
In nature, evolution is built on experimentation, error, and constant adaptation. A company that demonizes failure stifles innovation and resilience.
What do you prioritize for your team?
Answer A: A flexible structure with built-in redundancies to absorb shocks.
Answer B: Maximum efficiency to meet productivity demands.
Answer C: Strict adherence to hierarchy; otherwise, it’s chaos.
Right !
Correct answer: A.
Nature doesn’t strive for perfect optimization: it prioritizes resilience. Excessive efficiency kills adaptability. In business, having buffers and seemingly unused resources is what prevents collapse during turbulent times.
Nature doesn’t strive for perfect optimization: it prioritizes resilience. Excessive efficiency kills adaptability. In business, having buffers and seemingly unused resources is what prevents collapse during turbulent times.
Wrong !
Correct answer: A.
Nature doesn’t strive for perfect optimization: it prioritizes resilience. Excessive efficiency kills adaptability. In business, having buffers and seemingly unused resources is what prevents collapse during turbulent times.
Nature doesn’t strive for perfect optimization: it prioritizes resilience. Excessive efficiency kills adaptability. In business, having buffers and seemingly unused resources is what prevents collapse during turbulent times.
What’s your view on workplace cooperation?
Answer A: It’s an idealistic myth—real life is about competition.
Answer B: It’s a strategic tool to navigate unstable environments.
Answer C: It’s a method that only works when resources are scarce.
Right !
Correct answer: B.
In nature, cooperation is a response to unpredictable environments. The companies that thrive long-term are those that create synergies, not those that aim to crush the competition at all costs.
In nature, cooperation is a response to unpredictable environments. The companies that thrive long-term are those that create synergies, not those that aim to crush the competition at all costs.
Wrong !
Correct answer: B.
In nature, cooperation is a response to unpredictable environments. The companies that thrive long-term are those that create synergies, not those that aim to crush the competition at all costs.
In nature, cooperation is a response to unpredictable environments. The companies that thrive long-term are those that create synergies, not those that aim to crush the competition at all costs.
Could your organization survive in low-tech mode?
Answer A: No, everything depends on a complex digital infrastructure.
Answer B: Yes, we have contingency plans for operating in downgraded conditions.
Answer C: Maybe, but it’s not a priority as long as everything works.
Right !
Correct answer: B.
In nature, no living organism relies on a single vital resource. If your company can't function without cloud services, AI, or a global supply chain, it's at risk.
In nature, no living organism relies on a single vital resource. If your company can't function without cloud services, AI, or a global supply chain, it's at risk.
Wrong !
Correct answer: B.
In nature, no living organism relies on a single vital resource. If your company can't function without cloud services, AI, or a global supply chain, it's at risk.
In nature, no living organism relies on a single vital resource. If your company can't function without cloud services, AI, or a global supply chain, it's at risk.
In an unforeseen crisis, who makes the decisions?
Answer A: A crisis committee that follows the established process.
Answer B: Me alone—strong leadership is key in a storm.
Answer C: The people on the front line with real-time information.
Right !
Correct answer: C.
In the natural world, survival isn’t about strength but about adaptability. Quick responses depend on the people closest to the action. Centralized decision-making slows down adaptability and can be fatal in a crisis.
In the natural world, survival isn’t about strength but about adaptability. Quick responses depend on the people closest to the action. Centralized decision-making slows down adaptability and can be fatal in a crisis.
Wrong !
Correct answer: C.
In the natural world, survival isn’t about strength but about adaptability. Quick responses depend on the people closest to the action. Centralized decision-making slows down adaptability and can be fatal in a crisis.
In the natural world, survival isn’t about strength but about adaptability. Quick responses depend on the people closest to the action. Centralized decision-making slows down adaptability and can be fatal in a crisis.
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