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The Force Shaper: Why Human Crisis Analysts Still Outperform AI
In episode 160 of The PreparedEx Podcast, host Rob Burton explores why human crisis analysts, particularly those with military and intelligence backgrounds, continue to outperform AI in crisis scenario design. As AI becomes more capable, some predict it will replace human analysts, but the real strength lies in combining both…
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Leading Through Crisis: Securing Buy-In for Your Simulation Exercise Program
In this episode, we explore the crucial task of securing senior leadership buy-in for a Crisis Simulation Exercise Program. With the unpredictability of the business world, being prepared for potential crises is an absolute necessity, not a luxury. Crisis simulations play a significant role in this preparedness, but getting the top brass on board can…
Navigating Crisis: Perspectives from the Ground – Sudan Crisis and Its Impact
In this engaging episode, our guest Ruben Hoornveld, a seasoned security professional based in Somalia, shares his first-hand experiences and insights from the recent Sudan crisis. Our conversation begins with the guest’s personal account of the impact the Sudan crisis had on their work in Somalia. Ruben shared complexities of operating in such volatile environments…
Mastering the Art of Incident Management: Insights from Timothy Cohen
Join us in episode 118 as we dive into the world of incident management with our esteemed guest, Timothy Cohen, an Incident Manager from a top technology company. We’ll explore their role, common types of incidents, and best practices for effective response and recovery. Learn how prioritization, communication, and continuous improvement are key components to…
Crafting Your First Exercise Program: The 5 Essential Pre-Exercise Elements
In this episode, Rob takes you through the critical steps to consider before diving into your first exercise program. He shares the importance of gaining internal support, assessing your existing expertise, and mapping out the program’s objectives and scope. Rob also emphasizes the value of a two or three-year approach to progressively build capabilities, as…
The Impact on Communities When Businesses Don’t Prepare: An Interview with Steve Kuhr
In Episode 116 of the podcast, we interviewed Steve Kuhr CEO of Kuhr Group, LLC. Here’s the questions we posed to Steve:
AI and its Impact on Crisis Management and Communications: An Interview with Piyali Mandal
In Episode 115 of the podcast, we interviewed Piyali Mandal who is leading the way with research on how AI is impacting the world of crisis and disaster management. We spoke about crisis communication messaging, how AI can help with forecasting risk, how it’s not emotionally intelligent, as well as scenario and exercise planning. Piyali…

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