Figuring Out What I Want In 2018, the excitement of finishing my bachelor’s at Grand Canyon University was all-consuming. I was onto my Masters of Science in Leadership with an emphasis in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. I worked for the government in a legal setting, and I knew I was ready to pursue a …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #193: Mental Health and Well Being in Crisis Management
In Episode 193 of the podcast, Principal and Chief Executive Bryan Strawser discusses the critical topic of mental health for crisis management professionals and tips to help manage your well-being. As crisis management professionals, we are the first responders of the corporate world. Stress, anxiety, and burnout are all occupational hazards of this high-stakes profession. …
Long-term recovery in the private sector
Private sector emergency managers play a crucial role in long-term recovery following a disaster. These professionals must prioritize strategic planning, collaboration, risk reduction, and continuous improvement to ensure the successful rebuilding of affected communities and businesses. Private-sector emergency managers can contribute to their organizations’ and communities’ overall resilience by focusing on these key areas. However, …
How to Take Advantage of a Crisis
A forklift accident results in a fatality. What do you do? Emotions are running high, and you have a million thoughts running through your head. What do I tell the boss? How do I handle the publicity? This is the situation our client found themselves in when a forklift accident caused a fatality at their …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #183: Resilience should be at the top of your board’s agenda
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser discusses why resilience should be at the top of your board’s agenda and how resilience professionals can best prepare their board for what’s next.
Building your Ransomware Playbook
Reading about the latest ransomware hack feels a lot like watching a bicyclist hurdle head-first over handlebars into a pile of gravel. “Oof, that had to hurt.” And, “boy, am I glad that wasn’t me.” But that’s where the similarity between the two stops. Because although you can take all the right steps to keep …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #181: Don’t Get Caught Up In Semantics
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal and Chief Executive Bryan Strawser discusses whether business continuity is a component of crisis management or vice versa. More importantly, does it matter? Links from the episode: What is Resilience?
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #178: Inside an Earnings Release
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Principal and Chief Executive Bryan Strawser dives into General Mills’ Q2 2023 earnings report to showcase why it’s essential to align your resilience strategies for business continuity, crisis management, and crisis communications with your organization’s business objectives. Topics discussed include knowing how to read an earnings statement, …
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