Six Truths of Every Crisis

Six Truths of Every Crisis

At some point, nearly every organization will experience a crisis. For many, unfortunately, their crisis planning strategy is denial: “that will never happen to our company.” Except that it probably will. Sooner than you think. When all hell breaks loose, consider...
Crisis Preparedness: Lessons from a Kidnapping

Crisis Preparedness: Lessons from a Kidnapping

On October 25, 2011, a young American humanitarian aid worker, Jessica Buchanan, was in Somalia teaching children how to avoid landmines when she and her colleague were kidnapped for ransom by Somali bandits. They were held in the desert at gunpoint for 93 days before...
5 Principles of Situational Awareness While Traveling

5 Principles of Situational Awareness While Traveling

So, what is situational awareness? There are many definitions all of which explain what situational awareness is in a similar way. The term we use is as follows: Situational Awareness is “closely monitoring what is going on around you in a complex and dynamic...
Exercise Coordinator & Control Team Responsibilities

Exercise Coordinator & Control Team Responsibilities

Ensuring the simulation exercise is a success requires detailed planning. The Exercise Coordinator has a number of responsibilities that are described in this short video.   The exercise team has a number of specific responsibilities when preparing, delivering...