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Crisis Intervention and Hostage Negotiation – An Interview with Dr. Andy Young
We recently had Mental Health Awareness Week so this podcast interview is timely. Dr. Andy Young joined me from Texas to describe his experiences as a hostage and crisis negotiator. Some of his experiences were life changing for him personally and those that were on...
Return-to-Office: Protecting Your People
Series authors: Milena Maneva and Mark Hoffman This is the second article in a five part series on returning to the office. Previous article: Welcome to the “Return-to-Office” Five-part Series People, people, people! It is all about the people. An...
Welcome to the “Return-to-Office” Five-part Series
Series authors: Mark Hoffman and Milena Maneva “Does anybody know what DAY it is?” is becoming a common question, with everyday looking and feeling the same. Back in the 1970s, the band Chicago had a hit song called “Does Anybody Know What Time It...
4 Crisis Management Gaps That Require Your Attention
Have you identified what your biggest challengers are when it comes to crisis management preparedness? At PreparedEx, we have thousands of hours of experience analyzing crisis management programs and have created a list of critical gaps that exist throughout...
Operationalizing Resilience an Interview with Robert Fagan
COVID19 has presented many challenges for organizations and their workforce. One of those challenges is the psychological impact. We all process stress differently. Some can manage it better than others. It’s important that leaders understand what kind of pressure...
5 Questions To Ask Prior To Your Tabletop Exercise
When planning your tabletop exercise, consider asking these 5 questions: 1. Why are we conducting this exercise? Is this a request from senior management or has it come down from the board? Is it a new internal or externally regulated requirement? Whatever the...
The Challenges of Transitioning to Recovery from COVID19 – An Interview with Michael Gladstone
COVID19 has shown many businesses that they were not prepared for some of the impacts caused by the pandemic. Those businesses that learn from these impacts will be better prepared for a second wave and for the next pandemic. In our 71st podcast we interview Michael...
INTERVIEW: Expert, Viviane Vicente, Discusses Psychological Safety
Viviane Vicente, founder of Rispetto Consulting®, an advisory firm designed to help individuals and organizations navigate the globalized world and enhance their leadership potential, discusses Psychological Safety and why it is important for teams in the workplace....
Transitioning from the Military – an Interview with Joe Barker
I remember the time I transitioned from the military into civilian life and it wasn’t easy. It was a challenging time for me due to the many unknows like job security and housing which has always been provided to me. In this episode of the podcast, we interview Joe...
5 Easy Steps for Validating a Business Continuity Plan with Tabletop Exercises
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has shown that many organizations were not prepared to respond to and manage the impacts caused by the virus. Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) were either not developed or were out of date. That’s why it’s essential that your BCP...