Crisis Management Policy
Welcome to week 7 of the Whiteboard Wednesday video series. In this video, Rob breaks down Crisis Management Policy.
The Crisis Management Team’s (CMT) role during a physical event may vary depending on the scale and complexity of the emergency. Knowing what to do during such events is essential. In the early stages of a physical event, the CMT needs to be organized. Making timely and accurate decisions due to the team being well…
In those first few moments of a fast-paced incident, it is essential that the Crisis Management Team (CMT) comes together quickly in an organized and disciplined manner. It is in these early stages of the incident when discipline is incredibly important. If discipline is lacking in the early stages of an incident, the management of…
1. The Master Events Log The MEL (Master Events Log) is an essential document that can help the crisis team document the incident as soon as it starts to unfold. The MEL is a document that should be filled out by a scribe who usually is in close coordination with the crisis leader. The document…
Lone-actor gun attacks against populated areas such as arenas and crowded places such as schools can challenge first responders and those organizations or educational institutions that are impacted. Now think about increasing the number of attackers and adding explosive devices, more weapons and other arms. Consider a Paris or Brussels style attack in the heart…
In an era of unprecedented challenges, from the recent terrorist attacks in New Orleans to cyberattacks on the US government to supply chain disruptions, executives are under pressure to ensure their organizations are not just surviving but thriving. Yet, many leaders remain siloed in their understanding of risk, focusing only on their immediate areas of…
In today’s multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment industry, the need for ongoing event staff training cannot be underscored. The threats, challenges, and vulnerabilities continue for those entrusted with duty of care responsibilities within the vertical. Furthermore, when discussing safeguarding the confined space, i.e. stadium, venue and arenas where large crowds are gathered in densely…
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