Latest Podcasts
The End of Check-the-Box Exercises: Why Organizations Need More Than Just a Test
In this episode of the PreparedEx Podcast, Rob discusses why the traditional “check-the-box” approach to crisis exercises is no longer enough. As organizations face more complex risks, increased regulatory scrutiny, and higher expectations from boards, customers, and stakeholders, exercises must do more than satisfy a requirement. They need to validate…
Past Episodes:
15 Years in Business
This has been some journey. In episode 76 of the Podcast, Rob discusses the history or the company and how it all started.
Interview with Tamrin Olden
Communicating with your stakeholders is important at any time. Communicating with them during emergencies is especially important. In episode 75 we interview Tamrin Olden and discuss the importance of communicating with your stakeholders and putting a plan together that ensures you’re ahead of the curve when an incident happens. About Tamrin Tamrin has over 16 years of experience doing public relations for local government and law enforcement…
FirstLook – Customized Crisis Simulation Exercises
FirstLook is a customized crisis simulation exercise that is created by PreparedEx and delivered by you. Unlike exercises that are delivered using PowerPoint decks that never engage your teams, FirstLook is a series of dynamic and thought-provoking injects that create a buzz. FirstLook is a self-guiding exercise package that contains a customized scenario and a self-evaluation…
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 the other side of the situation. Andy’s an author of…
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 individuals might be under trying to manage their personal and business lives and have mechanisms to support them. Roberts’s bio Prior to his arrival at the Foreign Service…
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 Gladstone of WeWork who provides an insight into his role as an emergency manager at the office space sharing company. Michael’s bio …
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