This past weekend, we turned the page on 2016 – a year filled with global upheaval, a reshuffling of the status quo on the stage of international relations, and a completely unexpected result politically in the United States with the Presidential election in November of last year. Here in the United States, we saw terrorist …
Decision Making in Times of Crisis
Its Friday at 4 pm and you get the call. Something bad, perhaps really bad, just happened. You are in charge – so now what? Take a deep breath, and follow these tips to lead during a crisis: Gather all of the information: The facts are important – and often will trickle in over time. …
Crisis Communications – Friend or Foe?
Let’s take a break from the intense political happenings of the prior week to a little levity to your news cycle – and perhaps, some useful tips. Here is the scenario – your team is pretty well prepared for a disaster. You’ve done the drills, have the plans in place, and feel confident that executive …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #1 – Shouldn’t we have a plan for alien invasion?
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal Consultant and CEO Bryan Strawser talks about the first question that any potential client asks: Shouldn’t I have a plan for alien invasion??! That’s not really the question, of course. What gets asked is this: Shouldn’t I have a plan for X?! That situation could …
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5 Crisis situations you should be ready for right now
Crises happen to companies every day – and the vast majority are ill prepared. Everyone practices safety drills for fire, hurricane, tornado or earthquake, even though the likelihood of an incident is slim. Yet, there are scenarios that are more likely and arguably more impactful to a team, shareholders and your bottom line. Here are …
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Using ISO 22301 to Evaluate Your Business Continuity Program
Developing an effective strategy for a business requires consideration for the potential risks and problems that may arise at different times. Although each business faces unique risks and complications, setting up a plan of action to limit the possible challenges helps a company succeed in any industry. Business continuity planning and evaluating the effectiveness of …
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3 Essentials for Thriving in a Crisis
All it takes to hear about the latest company being tossed and turned because of crisis is watching the news. Recent headlines include the CEO of Wells Fargo resigning after fraudulent practices surfaced, Hurricane Matthew hitting the southeast coast devastating businesses and homes, and the Samsung Galaxy 7 phone being banned on aircraft due to …
Webinar: Global Risk – Strategies for Uncertain Times
The past decade has shown us a world shaped by enormous upheaval and uncertainty. In just the past year, we’ve seen organized terrorist attacks in France, Lebanon, Kenya, and other countries; wholesale regime change in many countries, and a new global threat in the form of ISIS. We’re also faced with a highly volatile economic …
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