In today’s uncertain and often tumultuous landscape, crisis management has become a critical component for businesses and organizations of all sizes. At the heart of this stands the Crisis Communications Department. This crucial entity orchestrates strategic communication in times of trouble, shaping the narrative and safeguarding the organization’s reputation. This blog post will dive into…
How does your organization prepare for crises? Have you been through the planning process thoroughly? In this interview, we speak with WeWork’s crisis and emergency preparedness manager Michael Gladstone. He talks about the difference between planning in high threat places and those safer or less vulnerable environment. He also spoke about technology and how it’s…
Recent Category 5 hurricanes and major earthquakes have again put the spotlight on the world of preparedness. When a community is impacted by a major event, almost everyone is impacted. It is imperative that we keep our businesses operational in order to support the community. Some organizations have business continuity plans, many don’t. According to…
Having perspective is always a good thing. In this interview, Joe McEnness, Executive Director – Office of Risk Management of the Catholic Church in Boston, discusses crisis preparedness. Having a plan is one thing, knowing how to implement that plan during a crisis is a totally different matter. Practicing the plan and ensuring your team…
Corporate crisis management planning and response capabilities is a responsibility that organizations should take seriously. Leaders that have the accountability to prepare their organization’s assets and personnel for various situations must consider the implications if they don’t prepare. This interview with Aaron Duncan covers the following aspects of crisis preparedness: An important element of crisis…
Preparing your crisis management team is essential. Many personnel that make up a typical crisis team come from various functions of the company and have never been exposed to or had to manage crises during their careers. This podcasts uncovers some of the minimum requirements that a crisis team must have in place for them…
Communities are not just made up of homes and apartments. Many communities have businesses that provide jobs and other services to those communities. Major cities have businesses that are heavily integrated into their communities and so do some smaller cities and even towns. It’s imperative that businesses understand their communities and it is equally important…
Being able to communicate during a crisis is essential for any organization. Understanding what to say and how to say it should be part of the crisis preparedness planning process. All stakeholders need to be addressed and your spokespersons should know what to say when the media request an interview. Have you ever considered being…