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Looking Back to Move Forward: What 2025 Reinforced About Crisis Preparedness
As the year draws to a close, it is natural for organizations to reflect on what they accomplished, what they endured, and what still feels unresolved. For many leadership teams,…
5 Key Factors When Preparing Your Workforce for Significant Layoffs
The decision to undertake layoffs is never an easy one. It can create profound ripple effects, both within your organization and in the lives of the affected employees. As a leader, your responsibility is to minimize these adverse effects as much as possible and handle the process with utmost integrity…
Comparing In-Person and Virtual Tabletop Exercises: Pros and Cons
Tabletop exercises are an essential component of crisis management and preparedness. They provide organizations with an opportunity to simulate and test their response capabilities in a controlled environment. However, with the rise of virtual communication and remote work, the debate between in-person and virtual tabletop exercises has gained prominence. In…
Feeling the Heat: The Impacts of Heat on a Community and Its Businesses
As the mercury rises, the question of how heat affects communities and their businesses is one that is increasingly relevant. Whether a slow simmering heatwave or an abrupt spike in temperatures, intense heat can have significant consequences for individuals, communities, and local businesses. A community is like a living organism,…
From Kriegsspiel to Crisis Management: The Evolution and Impact of Scenario Planning in Business Strategy
Scenario planning is not a recent invention. The genesis of this essential decision-making tool dates back to the times of the Cold War, where it played a pivotal role in military strategy, which is known as ‘War Gaming’. It has now transcended its military origins to become a vital part…
Why Digital Marketing Should Be Part of Your Crisis Management
Article written by Dani Andrews Regarding any business crisis, communication is vital to avoid delays in response. However, this can be incredibly challenging for unprepared organizations. A new study found that only 49% of surveyed US companies have a formal crisis communication plan, with almost a quarter not having one or…
Navigating Regulatory Changes: A Tabletop Exercise Approach to Assessing Risk
As the business landscape becomes increasingly complex and global, companies are faced with a myriad of regulatory changes that present both opportunities and challenges. Understanding the potential risk these regulatory shifts carry, and preparing for them, is integral to business resilience. A tabletop exercise approach can be instrumental in assessing…