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. …
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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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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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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How a Crisis Situation Is Really an Opportunity for Your Company to Lead
During a crisis, your company can resemble a chaotic fair. Although the initial damage may not seem like it, crises are much more than damaging events. How you handle a crisis can define the future of your organization and give access to unprecedented resources and opportunities for growth and leadership. But, making this transformation from …
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Lessons learned from recent active shooter events
The recent active shooter events in Orlando, San Bernardino, Paris, Munich and beyond have provided some important lessons for every human being. If we learn from these lessons and respond in a proactive manner, those hundreds of lives will not have been lost completely in vain. Those who work in enclosed facilities can draw especially …
Bryghtpath CEO Bryan Strawser named a 2017 Humphrey Policy Fellow
Bryghtpath Founder & CEO Bryan Strawser has been named a Humphrey Policy Fellow at the University of Minnesota – Humphrey School of Public Affairs. The Humphrey Policy Fellows Program is one of the country’s most respected public affairs leadership programs for emerging and mid-career professionals. The nine-month program is unmatched in its diversity, interaction with public …
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