A food processing chain. A fuel pipeline system. A police department. A transportation authority. These are some of the larger targets hit with ransomware attacks in the U.S. so far in 2021. But for every ransomware story in the news, dozens of incidents go unmentioned, either because the company is too small for news outlets …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #139: 2022 Trends in Business Continuity and Crisis Management
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser discusses trends in business continuity and crisis management for 2022. Bryan discusses what we’re learning from our work with clients, discussions across the industry, and from our own research. Related Episodes & Blog Posts Blog Post: Engaging Your Remote Workforce …
How to Conduct an Effective After-Action Process
As masks and PCR tests fade from the rearview mirror, we undertook a poll of how our clients fared in their pandemic crisis response. It revealed a pediatric dentist’s goody box of results. From “wow, we did exceptionally well with our crisis response and I wouldn’t change a thing” (you know, like when you get …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #138: Reflecting on our Top Episodes of 2021
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser discusses the top 5 most popular episodes of 2021. Bryan revisits some of the highlights and adds some new perspectives and reflections along the way. Related Episodes & Blog Posts Blog Post: What the COVID-19 pandemic will mean for the …
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How to Choose a Crisis Management Consultant
When the next “boom” hits, having a good crisis management consultant on your team can feel a lot like having a storeroom full of toilet paper and spaghetti when a pandemic hits. Whether before, during, or after the crisis, an effective and experienced crisis management consultant provides the support, leadership, and expertise you need to …
How to Craft Your Crisis Management Framework
You’ve probably heard from us, and elsewhere, that every organization should develop and continually revise a crisis management plan, which they should also exercise regularly. But why? Because listing procedures and blindly walking through them can only get you so far. To benefit, you need to get into your marrow your approach to crises and …
What does effective crisis management look like?
Introduction What are your organization’s plans for recovering from a natural disaster? Are plans, people, and resources in place to protect your people and restore your business to normal? Effective crisis management is the key. CEOs need to recognize the difference between what looks fine on paper and how crisis management planning fits into the big …
How to Craft a Focused Crisis Management Plan
In the past few months, we’ve talked about establishing a crisis management framework and conducting crisis management exercises. A framework documents your organization’s intent to prepare for a crisis and your unique requirements to meet events. Exercises build your crisis management capabilities into muscle memory. In this article, we’ll discuss how to craft a plan, …