Resilience has become one of the most sought-after qualities in today’s workplace. Organizations face constant change, whether that’s market shifts, economic uncertainty, or the growing influence of AI tools on how people work. Teams that can adapt quickly while staying focused are the ones that thrive. The challenge for leaders is figuring out how to build and sustain that resilience. That’s where McQuaig Maven comes in.
Why resilience matters now
Resilient teams don’t just survive difficult times. They learn, adjust, and often come out stronger. McKinsey research shows that organizations with high levels of organizational health deliver up to three times the total shareholder returns of less healthy peers over the long term. They also report higher engagement and more innovative behavior when resilience and adaptability are strong within the workforce. And Gartner has found that resilient organizations experience higher employee performance and engagement compared to less adaptable companies.
With so much change hitting workplaces at once, resilience is no longer optional. It directly affects retention, morale, and productivity. Building it means knowing how your people respond to pressure and where they might need support. That’s where data from assessments can help.
How McQuaig Maven supports resilience
McQuaig Maven is our newest AI tool that takes assessment results and turns them into practical, easy-to-use advice for managers. Instead of leaving leaders to guess how to motivate or coach their team, Maven lays out each person’s strengths, motivators, and pressure points. This kind of insight is critical when building resilience because it:
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Highlights how employees react to stress so managers can tailor support
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Shows what energizes people, which helps leaders keep morale steady in tough times
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Identifies potential friction points in a team before they turn into bigger problems
With this information in hand, managers can anticipate challenges rather than reacting to them. Maven makes resilience something you can build deliberately instead of leaving it to chance.
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Spotting strengths and blind spots
A resilient team is one that knows its strengths and understands its limits. Maven helps uncover both. For example, a team full of highly driven individuals may push through challenges but could risk burnout if balance isn’t maintained. Another team might excel at collaboration but avoid difficult conversations that are necessary for growth.
By showing these tendencies in clear, accessible language, Maven allows managers to see patterns across the team. Leaders can then take action, whether that’s redistributing work, offering more recognition, or creating space for reflection. The result is a stronger balance that makes the team more prepared for change.
Supporting managers when it matters most
Managers are at the center of team resilience. They set the tone and decide how to respond to disruption. But many managers struggle with the human side of leadership, especially when pressure is high. Maven gives them a starting point.
Instead of generic advice, managers get a personalized map of how to coach each team member. That makes conversations about stress, motivation, or feedback easier and more effective. In practice, it means managers spend less time guessing and more time leading.
When managers feel equipped, employees notice. Tools like Maven make it easier for leaders to provide that support consistently, building trust and creating an environment where resilience can grow.
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Building culture through insight
Resilience isn’t just about individuals. It’s about the culture teams create together. Maven insights can help managers design that culture intentionally. By understanding what people value and how they prefer to work, leaders can create an environment where everyone feels supported and engaged.
That cultural layer is what keeps teams steady when external pressure mounts. It gives employees a sense of belonging and clarity, even if everything outside the team is shifting. And once a resilient culture takes hold, it becomes a powerful driver of retention and performance.
Taking the next step
The business environment isn’t slowing down. Leaders need every tool they can find to help their people stay strong through change. Resilience will continue to separate teams that thrive from those that falter.
McQuaig Maven gives organizations a way to build resilience proactively, using assessment insights to guide managers in real time. It’s not about eliminating stress or avoiding disruption. It’s about helping teams face challenges with confidence because they know themselves and each other better.
Investing in resilience now will pay off when the next disruption comes. With McQuaig Maven, leaders have a practical, supportive way to build teams that bend without breaking.