Why We Exercise
For September’s Whiteboard Wednesday video series, Rob will be discussing all things crisis simulation exercises. In this 10th episode, Rob talks about why we exercise.
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5 Questions to Help Create Situational Awareness
During an incident it is imperative that the CMT (Crisis Management Team) has good overall Situational Awareness throughout the whole event. This will allow leaders to better understand the situation enabling them to make well informed and accurate decisions. Here are some questions that should be asked on a regular basis throughout the response to…
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The Crisis Management Plan
In this 9th episode of the Whiteboard Wednesday video series, Rob discusses the Crisis Management Plan and what should be included in it.
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Horizon Scanning
In this 8th episode of the Whiteboard Wednesday video series, Rob talks all about Horizon Scanning. “Understanding our vulnerabilities requires visibility throughout the whole organization.”
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Crisis Management Policy
Welcome to week 7 of the Whiteboard Wednesday video series. In this video, Rob breaks down Crisis Management Policy.
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Organizational Preparedness
In this 6th installment of the Whiteboard Wednesday video series, Rob asks the question “Are You Ready?” in regards to organizational preparedness.
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The 5 Levels of Simulation Exercises
All organizations should consider the advantages of implementing a comprehensive exercise program rather than focusing on singular periodic simulation exercises. Whether they are a start-up company, an older well-established company, an organization undergoing a leadership change, or a company that is has just completed a merger, and are in the process of developing a…
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Principles of Crisis Management
In week five of the Whiteboard Wednesday video series, Rob discusses his “checklist” for the Principles of Crisis Management. Resource: Principles of Crisis Management Training – Atlanta
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Crisis Teams: Do Everything Right and Still Suffer the Consequences
The presence of dangerous substances in industrial facilities located close to population centers presents inescapable challenges for crisis planners and crisis teams. Any accident at such a facility, even when no dangerous toxins have been released, will be seen by the public and reported by the media as a near catastrophe — a bullet…
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Setting the Operational Rhythm
In this fourth installment of the Whiteboard Wednesday video series, Rob discusses setting the operational rhythm of your briefing cycle and how to maintain the discipline.
