Uncertain markets, shifting funding landscapes, and rapid change can challenge even the strongest small businesses. This webinar, led by Dr. Brandi Raé Hicks, gives entrepreneurs the tools and frameworks they need to stay stable, adaptable, and mission-driven through disruption.

Drawing from research, real-world examples, and her Organizational Resilience Qualities Assessment Tool©, Dr. Hicks will walk you through six essential qualities that help small businesses strengthen operations, lead effectively, and sustain long-term impact.

What you’ll learn:

• How the six resilience qualities (mission commitment, improvisation, community reciprocity, servant & transformational leadership, hope & optimism, and fiscal transparency) support stability during uncertainty
• How to assess your organization’s resilience capacity and uncover areas of vulnerability
• Leadership approaches that build trust, adaptability, and innovation
• Practical ways to improve financial transparency and diversify revenue streams
• How to deepen community partnerships and stakeholder support
• How to design flexible programs, services, and delivery models
• How to create a realistic resilience plan you can put into action immediately

This session blends strategy, case studies, and hands-on learning to help you strengthen your business’s ability to navigate disruption with confidence.

Open to all JumpStart clients, partners, and community businesses. Registration is required to receive the webinar link.