In today's unrelenting environment of rapid and disruptive change there is a level of unprecedented turbulence that is challenging organizations more than ever before.

Based on over a decade of global research and consulting, Mastering Turbulence clearly shows that agility and resiliency (AR) are two of the most critical attributes for building and sustaining superior performance in the midst of increasing turbulence. Joseph McCann and John W. Selsky reveal that organizations need to develop agility and resiliency in tandem, so that an entire enterprise has "High AR"—not just greater agility or resiliency, but both high agility and high resiliency.

The authors outline a proven model that demonstrates how organizations can achieve High AR by developing five essential capabilities: Being Purposeful, Being Aware, Being Action-Oriented, Being Resourceful, and Being Networked. To be successful, these capabilities must be manifested across four levels: individual, team, organization, and larger ecosystem.

To achieve optimal agility and resiliency, the authors offer specific recommendations for sustaining a strategic perspective, fostering an adaptive design mindset, and building significant organization change expertise. To ensure that management initiatives are targeted well, McCann and Selsky include detailed descriptions of the roles and responsibilities of the key players involved in building High AR throughout an organization. Mastering Turbulence also contains the most current concepts, practices, and examples from leading-edge organizations including Mayo Clinic, Microsoft, Starbucks, Southwest Airlines, TECO Energy, Shell Oil, and Walmart.

Mastering Turbulence delivers a unique perspective that helps leaders make sense of the turbulent and dynamic world in which they operate. McCann and Selsky provide valuable, practical advice to individuals at all levels of an organization.