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title: Audio Thought: The Importance of Collective Resilience at Work
description: Dr Etienne van der Walt shares his thoughts on collective resilience and of its origins, as it is deeply rooted in how we stay alive, survive and thrive.
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# Audio Thought: The Importance of Collective Resilience at Work

Dr Etienne van der Walt shares his thoughts on collective resilience and of its origins, as it is deeply rooted in how we stay alive, survive and thrive.

[Dr Etienne van der Walt](https://blog.neurozone.com/author/dr-etienne-van-der-walt)

 Apr 20, 2022

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[LISTEN TO THE AUDIO THOUGHT](https://blog.neurozone.com/hubfs/Comprehensive%20Collective%20Resilience%202022.mp4)

 

Length: 6:33

Comprehensive Collective Resilience is more crucial than ever to ensure adaptivity in organizations.

Dr Etienne van der Walt speaks about the importance of systemic resilience, as global change has led to the conclusion that we simply cannot do it on our own.

To read the blog on this topic, click [here.](https://blog.neurozone.com/organizational-resilience-takes-center-stage-blog-0)

Alternatively, you can view [Thought Leadership](https://www.neurozone.com/thought-leadership) to see more of Etienne's work. 

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