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The Practice Plan: Why Intention and Evaluation Matter in Crisis Management Exercises

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Coach Liam stood at the edge of the practice field, watching his group of young players run through their warm-ups. The energy and enthusiasm were there, but something was missing. Week after week, he had been running practices, letting the kids scrimmage, giving them a few pointers, and hoping they’d improve through experience. But game …

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Why It’s So Hard to Activate a Crisis Management Process

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Imagine a small software company facing a massive cyberattack. Initial signs were a few reports of unusual system behavior, which seemed insignificant. Leaders hesitated, unsure whether to sound the alarm or wait for more information—perhaps “better” or more definitive information. Hours later, sensitive customer data was compromised, and the damage was irreversible. This scenario underscores …

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Before, During, and After Landing my First Job “Out of College”

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I was three semesters out from graduating with my bachelor’s degree in strategic organizational communications when I decided to start applying for “big kid” jobs. I thought it would be great to get some practice interviews before I graduate and possibly have a job lined up after graduation. So, I hopped on Indeed and started …

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Managing Uncertainty – Episode #156: Someone has to be in charge

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In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser talks about recent failures in crisis leadership & incident command. Related Articles & Episodes: Navy Times:  Vice Admiral and two dozen others punished for USS Bonhomme Richard fire Texas Tribune:  “Systemic failures” in Uvalde shooting went far beyond local police, …

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Inside Bryghtpath: Who quits a large corporation for a company in Minnesota with a team of four?

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The World I Knew Have you ever looked at your alarm on a Monday morning and dreaded what happens next? Watching my phone change from 6:18 a.m. to 6:19 a.m. to 6:20 a.m. (insert blaring alarm), I knew my countdown to what I considered the start of a normal working week only meant one thing. …

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Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #131: Suiting Up for a Crisis – Part 2

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In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser discusses Part 2 of ‘Suiting Up for the Crisis’, focusing on being a part of the Crisis Management Team.  This series is dedicated to helping crisis team leaders and crisis management team members prepare for their next crisis. Related Episodes …

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