We go beyond basic preparedness and empower your organization to thrive through adversity. Our solutions are comprehensive but developed through the lens of recognized industry standards such as ISO 22301 and are specific to your unique capabilities. As experts in process and performance, we jointly assess your current processes and develop strategies that enhance your ability to anticipate, respond, and recover from disruptions. Our team is passionate about safeguarding your future, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve operational resilience and long-term success. That’s what we do.
By leveraging our deep expertise in program management, IT solutions, and organizational learning, we are ready to support the strengthening of your organization so you can withstand the hazards that disrupt and threaten operational success.
Beyond our core offerings, we provide a range of services designed to ensure your organization remains resilient and prepared. Edwards is equipped to help you navigate challenges and bolster your operational strength.
Ensuring the achievement of enterprise objectives begins with a practical and sustainable approach. Leveraging standards such as ISO 22301 and NFPA 1600, best practices, and your existing organizational capabilities, Edwards helps clients develop a mature continuity program that makes their organization stronger.
Fully functional and available IT systems are a critical component of nearly all modern business functions. Edwards extensive background in IT systems design and operations helps organizations develop strong, robust, and recoverable systems that are fully integrated into other aspects of enterprise continuity.
Responding and recovering to the spectrum of hazards facing organizations today requires much more than binders of response plans and checking boxes for compliance. Edwards and our partners deliver a comprehensive set of solutions that are tailored for our client’s continued success.
Edwards focuses on identifying vulnerabilities across your organization, from cybersecurity to operational disruptions, before they escalate. We develop cross-functional capabilities that keep you prepared, ensuring resilience and long term success.
Want to learn more about how Edwards can help you build organizational resilience?
What Actually Makes Our Organizations Stronger?
Director of Organizational Resilience, Ryan Miller, PMP, ARM-E shares his thoughts and research around building capabilities that produce value; capabilities that go beyond “just getting through” disruption or disaster.
In an era of increasing natural disasters, non-stop cyber attacks, unpredictable labor markets, and fragile supply chains, now is the perfect time to double-down on what is necessary for organizational resilience and business continuity. Read more in our recent blog.
Our big-picture approach is guided by your mission, helping you strengthen operations while addressing key gaps. Each solution is crafted to meet immediate challenges and position your organization for sustained success. Be prepared to face emerging threats with confidence. Preparedness, development of cross-functional capabilities, and staying ahead of risk are vital to long-term resilience.
No two organizations are alike. We provide customized solutions to match your needs, aligning resilience efforts with your unique goals. Our approach includes in-depth analysis of vulnerabilities and risk. From cybersecurity to supply chain disruptions, we help uncover potential issues early so you can act before they escalate and protect critical operations.
We help you anticipate risk before it disrupts operations. Our deep expertise in risk assessment and planning keeps your organization ahead of emerging threats. By identifying vulnerabilities early, we give you tools to act with confidence. This proactive, strategic approach is a key element in building resilient organizations from the inside out.
Resilience starts with people. At Edwards, we believe strength comes from within—every individual contributes to your success. We empower teams to act with agility and think critically. This core value informs how we build resilience. When your team is equipped and engaged, they help create a culture of adaptability and forward momentum.
Joining in 2024, Ryan works with both commercial and government clients as he leverages Edwards deep expertise in program management, performance improvement, and organizational learning to support the strengthening of organizations and their ability to stay ahead of threats and thrive despite hazards that disrupt and threaten operational success.
In this role, Ryan draws on his background in crisis management, business continuity, and risk management. This includes his appointment as emergency management director, where he led the response and recovery to multiple complex emergencies and disasters.
Ryan is appointed to the Maryland Governor’s Emergency Management Advisory Committee and as Secretary of the Maryland World Class Consortia. He also enjoys teaching as adjunct faculty in the Sellinger School of Business and Management at Loyola University of Maryland.
Ryan holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management from The George Washington University. He is a Project Management Institute (PMI) certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds numerous certifications related to risk management, business continuity, and emergency management.
Director of Organizational Resilience
Organizational Resilience is only one piece of successful operational performance! Check out our other solutions – Performance Management, Training & Development, and Cybersecurity.
We work with organizations to tackle today’s business challenges. Our team is equipped with the expertise to optimize performance, build resilience, and ensure compliance across industries.
We focus on:
Performance Management – Improving efficiency and results that matter.
Organizational Resilience – Helping you adapt to the constant pace of change.
Training & Development – Empowering teams with the skills to lead.
Cybersecurity Compliance – Navigating the complexities of regulations with clarity.
We’re here to help you face the challenges ahead and stay ahead.
