You Need More than a Continuity Plan to Prepare for Crisis

You Need More than a Continuity Plan to Prepare for Crisis

“My company has a business continuity plan. Why do I need a crisis communication plan, too?”   Business continuity and crisis management are increasingly on the minds of organizational leaders worldwide. As well they should be. Many senior leaders with a business...
9 Questions to Ask During a Crisis

9 Questions to Ask During a Crisis

When an incident happens it is essential that the top management of an organization establish, define and document their policy for crisis management, which includes clear directions and expectations. Related:  How to Build a Strong Crisis Management Foundation It...
The Kidnapped CEO

The Kidnapped CEO

Kidnap, Ransom, and Extortion Scenario Planning The CEO lands in Rome for an executive leadership conference and never arrives at his hotel. Calls to his mobile phone go straight into voice mail. His scheduled driver and security detail in Rome have also gone missing....
Five Essentials for an Effective Crisis Plan

Five Essentials for an Effective Crisis Plan

It’s a harsh and inevitable reality: A crisis lurks just around the corner for all organizations.   A well-tested, up-to-date crisis plan is therefore indispensable for ensuring business continuity and brand protection when reality strikes. But some plans are...