ABSTRACT
As we have seen, projects are constantly challenged by the effects of risk and uncertainty. Based on experience and having a memory of past events, organisations build up defences which are continually maintained and updated in an attempt to keep risk at bay. At the same time, though, organisations, projects and teams also develop capabilities to adapt to the uncertainties they face. These aspects of resilience can appear contradictory and can sometimes work in opposing directions. In this final section, we will synthesise what has been written about project resilience and offer a way forward while also appreciating how difficult it is to be resilient in the true sense.
