“The world is in permacrisis, and navigating the turbulence and uncertainties that we face is hard. I have long argued that, like the Scout Movement, we must all ‘be prepared’ for whatever crises and hazards lie ahead. In this book, Dr. Gav Schneider argues persuasively that we need to go beyond preparedness and resilience and aim to be PRESILIENT!”

—Lord Toby Harris, chair, UK National Preparedness Commission

“Gav’s work is meaningful, so it’s not surprising that Presilience is meaningful for the reader and their business. Most people navigate away from the topics of risk management and crisis management as quickly as they possibly can, not realizing that they’re leaving so much opportunity on the table. If you’re looking to maximize those opportunities while expanding your knowledge, awareness, and resilience in meaningful ways, then this is the book for you. It’ll help you take your business to new heights in a new way—and the read is simple, digestible, and interesting!”

—Melissa Agnes, founder of Crisis Ready Institute and author of Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World

“Having worked as a senior executive in the mining industry in challenging environments prior to entering the Australian Parliament, I see how the application of the principles contained in this book could make a positive difference to any business. The concept of Presilience resonates deeply with me—the fusion of being proactive and building resilience are core to being successful. Drawing on his own life experiences, Dr. Gav Schneider brings to his analysis a level of empathy and self-awareness that is quite unique. This is not just a book—it is a tool kit to build a more successful life.”

—Senator Paul Scarr, federal senator for QLD, Australian Government

“This is one of the most valuable books I’ve encountered in recent years, and it is especially timely given how complex and dynamic our world has become. In it, Dr. Schneider does an amazing job of decomposing the many challenges organizations face as they balance risk and opportunity. Even better, the insights and strategies he provides are proven and can actually be applied. The bottom line is that virtually any organization can benefit greatly from this work, and it should be required reading for anyone in a leadership role.”

—Jack Jones, chairman emeritus of the FAIR Institute, creator of the internationally recognized FAIR model, and coauthor of Measuring and Managing Information Risk: A FAIR Approach

“Dr. Gavriel (Gav) Schneider is not only an expert in his field, but also a trusted and highly respected colleague. He is a lifelong practitioner, but more importantly, a thought leader, and that is exactly what this book provides. Presilience uses real-life examples and Gav’s lived experience to address a topic that some might find initially daunting. Reading this book will enhance your resilience and your organization’s resilience to the threats that we face in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world.”

—Tony Pearce , principal, Tony Pearce Advisory; former director-general, Federal Emergency Management Australia; and former inspector-general for emergency management, Victorian Government