Preparing for Crisis: The Complex Realities of Evacuating International Staff from Taiwan

Preparing for Crisis: The Complex Realities of Evacuating International Staff from Taiwan

ByPreparedex Admin

Article written by Ruben Hoornveld Recent shifts in cross-strait dynamics underscore the need for comprehensive evacuation planning in Taiwan. Increased Chinese military posturing, coupled with sophisticated grey-zone tactics, highlights the delicate balance between deterrence and escalation. International companies and organizations operating in or around Taiwan must prepare their staff not only for potential evacuation but…

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Essential Emergency Drills for the Workplace 

ByRob Burton

When was the last time your workplace had an emergency drill? If you can’t remember, or if it’s been a while since your business has conducted one, you’re not alone. Many businesses don’t think about emergency drills until there’s an actual emergency – a huge yet common mistake that makes the organization far less prepared…

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CC Series Short: Crisis Response Strategy – Situational Awareness

ByRob Burton

During an incident it is imperative that the CMT (Crisis Management Team) has good overall Situational Awareness throughout the whole event. This will allow leaders to better understand the situation enabling them to make well informed and accurate decisions. In this short video clip from the Crisis Coordinator Webinar Series, Rob Burton defines Situational Awareness…

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CC Series Short: Horizon Scanning is a Cross Functional Team Activity

ByRob Burton

It is important that members of your crisis management team can work together during the Horizon Scanning process. Make this a regular activity (at least a few times a year). Some team members can and will have key information to be shared to help identify issues before they become crises.   In this short video clip from the Crisis Coordinator…

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The Profile of the Crisis Coordinator

ByRob Burton

The role of the Crisis Coordinator is one that is vital to an organization’s crisis preparedness. This person ensures that the Crisis Management Team is properly trained and exercised, that the Crisis Management Plan is up-to-date and maintained, and that crisis response activities are executed effectively. There are also responsibilities after the crisis has ended…

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CC Series Short: What is Horizon Scanning?

ByRob Burton

Horizon Scanning is a systematic examination of potential threats, opportunities and future developments, which may have the potential to create new risks or change the character of risks already identified. In this short video clip from the Crisis Coordinator Webinar Series, Rob Burton discusses the important task of Horizon Scanning by your Crisis Management Team….

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The 5 Steps to Creating a Better Prepared Crisis Management Team

ByRob Burton

In today’s environment, it is important that businesses prepare themselves for a crisis. There are many ways to do this, but one of the most overlooked ones is having a crisis management team in place. The five steps to creating a better prepared crisis management team starts with understanding the current capabilities from what training…

How the Crisis Management Team Supports Emergency Response Activities

How the Crisis Management Team Supports Emergency Response Activities

ByRob Burton

Every business faces some type of crisis at one point or another. It could be a natural disaster, a data breach, an accident with injuries – these are all examples of events that can cause significant damage to your company’s reputation and bottom line. When these incidents happen, you need to have a plan in…