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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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 …
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 …
Immediate actions to take when confronted with a corporate PR crisis
Corporate PR crisis have become more common in the age of the internet. A company with what seems to be a minor problem can find themselves buried in bad news by on their Twitter feeds or Facebook pages. No business or industry is free from the potential of a PR crisis; whether a bad meal …
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Bryghtpath CEO on ‘Masters of Disaster Podcast’
Bryghtpath CEO Bryan Strawser appeared on the Masters of Disaster Podcast on April 25th, 2016 where he discussed the most important thing to know in crisis management – How your executives will work together, make strategic decisions, and communicate clearly during a crisis. Without a clear communication and decision making framework, detailed plans for specific …