Organizational Preparedness
In this 6th installment of the Whiteboard Wednesday video series, Rob asks the question “Are You Ready?” in regards to organizational preparedness.
The Crisis Coordinator is responsible for the Master Events Log (MEL). The MEL is a document that lists facts as they occur, facilitates efficient on-boarding as resources are engaged, and should be initiated as soon as possible when a crisis arises. In this short video clip from the Crisis Coordinator Webinar Series, Rob Burton discusses the importance…
We design, deliver, and evaluate numerous crisis simulation exercises for executive teams each year, rigorously testing leadership strategies under high-pressure scenarios. Drawing from insights gained across this year’s exercises, including 12 executive-level sessions, we’ve uncovered invaluable lessons on how top leaders navigate uncertainty, make critical decisions, and guide their organizations through crises. 1. Top Leaders…
There are many definitions all of which explain what situational awareness is in a similar way. The term we use is as follows: Situational Awareness is “closely monitoring what is going on around you in a complex and dynamic environment”. Closely monitoring what’s going on around you will help you make better and quicker decisions…
Crisis Management Can’t Afford to Be Reactive Anymore Crisis management has always been about speed, accuracy, and coordination under pressure. Yet most crisis programs still rely heavily on manual processes, siloed teams, and static playbooks that struggle to keep pace with today’s risk environment. Cyber incidents escalate in minutes. Disinformation spreads in seconds. Supply chain…
Having the right tools to use during an emergency can be crucial for success. Technology and/or documented plans are essential in being prepared, but it’s important not just have them at your fingertips-you must understand how they work too! In this short video clip from the Crisis Coordinator Webinar Series, Rob Burton discusses the importance…
In episode 14 of the PreparedEx podcast we discuss the development of a hurricane exercise and scenario. We walk through the various stages of creating the objectives and scenario as well as discuss how we put the various multi-media visuals together. Our creative manager, Jenny Svenstrup joins in the conversation which includes how she works…
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