“From Panic to Poise: Crisis Management in the Modern World” is an essential guide for navigating the complex and often unpredictable realm of crisis management. Edited by Haley Olvey and Bryan Strawser, this book consolidates the profound expertise and insights from the team at Bryghtpath, offering a comprehensive exploration of crisis management strategies.
Structured into ten distinct sections, the book covers a wide array of topics, from foundational concepts and leadership in crisis situations to effective communication strategies and building a resilient organizational culture. It delves into the nuts and bolts of creating a robust crisis management framework, crafting focused plans, making decisions under pressure, and the crucial role of a crisis management team.
The book is not just theoretical but offers practical advice, real-world examples, and adaptable strategies suitable for various organizational contexts. It aims to equip readers, including CEOs and crisis management professionals, with a deeper understanding of crisis management, empowering them to lead with confidence in the face of uncertainty and disruption.
“From Panic to Poise” is a vital resource for anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in crisis management, ensuring preparedness and resilience in today’s dynamic world.
“From Panic to Poise: Crisis Management in the Modern World” is a pivotal read for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) aiming to fortify their organizations against the spectrum of digital threats that characterize our era.
The book’s strategic approach to integrating cybersecurity within broader crisis management frameworks is particularly enlightening, offering insights that go beyond traditional IT security measures. Its emphasis on proactive planning, robust incident response, and the importance of a cohesive leadership team aligns perfectly with the challenges CISOs face today.
This guide enhances our understanding of digital resilience and equips us with practical tools to lead our organizations through crises with confidence and strategic foresight.
Are you looking to understand better how to build & lead your crisis management & resilience program?
This book will show you how to do exactly that.
From Panic to Poise is distilled from the decades of experience of the team at Bryghtpath. It’s packed with knowledge and practical tools that will help you advance and mature your crisis management program.
You’ll quickly find realistic and practical advice to improve your program, influence your executives & board of directors, and advance your career.
From Panic to Poise is a
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Our guidance & practical advice will help you break free of your current crisis management program frustrations and shift your program towards high-performing success
In From Panic to Poise, you will find all of the resources and strategies necessary to step into your power as a Crisis Management & Resilience leader, including:
- Importance of resilience in crisis management.
- Frameworks for effective crisis response.
- Role of communication in managing crises.
- Strategies for building a resilient organization.
- Insights into crisis management best practices.
- Importance of stakeholder engagement in crisis resolution.
- Effective use of crisis simulation exercises.
- Principles for ethical decision-making in crises.
- Techniques for crisis anticipation and early detection.
- Importance of leadership during crises.
- Role of technology in crisis management.
- Strategies for post-crisis recovery and learning.
- Methods for integrating crisis management into organizational culture.
- Effective emergency response groups for operational continuity.
- Strategic alignment of resources for diverse operational needs.
- And much more!
About the Authors & Editors
Haley Olvey
Haley Olvey is a business continuity & crisis management analyst with experience in business continuity, emergency management, complex litigation, and legal affairs.
Before joining Bryghtpath, Haley worked for Mesch, Clark, & Rothschild in Arizona as a Legal Assistant, assisting the firm with complex litigation. Previously, she was a Legal Support Assistant for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in Phoenix, Arizona. She helped with criminal prosecutions and liaised between the office and outside law enforcement agencies.
Haley holds a BS in Business Administration and a MS in Leadership with an emphasis in Homeland Security & Emergency Management from Grand Canyon University.
She is presently a doctoral student in Industrial & Organizational Psychology at Grand Canyon University.
Bryan Strawser, CEM, MBCI, CISSP, CPP
Bryan Strawser is Founder, Principal, and Chief Executive at Bryghtpath LLC, a strategic advisory firm he founded in 2014.
Bryan has more than twenty-five years of experience in the areas of crisis management, business continuity, crisis communications, and global security.
At Bryghtpath, Bryan leads a team of experts that offer strategic counsel and support to the world’s leading brands, public sector agencies, and nonprofit organizations to strategically navigate uncertainty and disruption.
Bryan previously served as Chief Security Officer & Senior Director of Global Security at the University of Phoenix and as Senior Director, Global Crisis Management, Business Continuity, and Intelligence at Target, where he built and led the retailer’s global resilience program.
Bryan has served on a number of technical committees at the American Society for Industrial Security, including committees for the Workplace Violence Prevention and Active Assailant – Prevention, Intervention, and Response Standard (2020) and the Certified Protection Professional Study Manual (2020).
Bryan previously served as Board Member and Chair of the Private Sector Committee for the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) from 2011 – 2013 and as the Vice Chairman of the Disaster Recovery and Preparedness Committee for the Retail Industry Leaders Association.
In these roles, Bryan worked closely with FEMA to develop the Private Sector Representative position in FEMA’s Office of the Private Sector and with leaders across state and federal government, including the US Department of Homeland Security and the White House, to build stronger connections between the public and private sectors.
He was named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 2019 and elected as a member of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House, London) in 2016. Bryan was a Senior Fellow at Auburn University’s Center for Cyber and Homeland Security from 2017 – 2021 and a Humphrey Policy Fellow at the University of Minnesota from 2016-2017.
Bryan holds a BS in Criminal Justice Administration, an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, and a MA in International Relations & Contemporary War from King’s College, London.
He is presently a doctoral student in Management and Public Service at Hamline University.
Bryan holds multiple professional certifications in business continuity, emergency management, information security, project management, and physical security.
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“From Panic to Poise: Crisis Management in the Modern World” is an indispensable resource for navigating the complexities of crisis management in today’s fast-paced business environment.
I found this book to be an invaluable tool in refining our crisis response strategies. The blend of theoretical insights and practical advice provides a comprehensive framework adaptable to the unique challenges large organizations face.
The authors’ expertise is evident in every chapter, offering actionable strategies that can be immediately implemented to enhance resilience and maintain operational continuity during crises.
This book is a must-read for anyone involved in crisis management, providing the knowledge and confidence to lead with poise in the face of uncertainty.
From Panic to Poise is a critical guide for loss prevention senior leaders looking to navigate the intricate landscape of modern risk and security management. The book masterfully combines strategic oversight with practical, actionable insights, directly addressing the multifaceted challenges we face in safeguarding assets, data, and people in a retail context.
Its focus on preemptive strategies, crisis communication, and recovery planning provides a robust toolkit to mitigate losses and enhance resilience effectively.
For professionals dedicated to minimizing risk while maximizing operational integrity, this work is an invaluable asset, offering guidance to manage and thrive in the face of adversity.
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