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What does the first hour after a critical incident look like? What is going on inside of a company’s Global Security Operations Center (GSOC)? In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & CEO Bryan Strawser and Senior Consultant Jennifer Otremba share their experiences of leading and working within a command center environment during a critical incident. Topics …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #16 – The Golden HourRead More
We weren’t planning on doing a second episode of the podcast this week, having just published an episode about National Preparedness Month earlier in the day on September 5th. However, the extraordinary event that is Hurricane Irma led to Bryan and Jen sitting in the studio later that afternoon to record this episode. What do …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #15 – Here comes IrmaRead More
The recent events in Venezuela with riots in the street and the political opposition being jailed should worry any corporate security, business continuity, intelligence, or crisis management professional. Whether you’re doing business in Venezuela or not, the developments over the past few weeks should cause companies to review their current approach to managing global risk, …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #12 – When the world falls down around youRead More
Following a major incident or crisis, it’s time to take stock of your plans, processes, and efforts through a thorough after-action process, including a “hot wash” discussion. In this episode, Bryghtpath Principal & CEO Bryan Strawser and Senior Consultant Jen Otremba talk about the need for after-action processes, the immediate “hot wash” discussion after the …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #9 – The Hot WashRead More
Activist campaigns aimed at companies are becoming more commonplace than even a few years ago, as activists use direct pressure tactics in order to force changes in business, community, or labor practices. Other protests, aimed at broader political change, also have an impact on organizations as they disrupt the supply chain, the workforce, or even …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #8 – ProtestsRead More
You can find endless training resources for your employees online. However, some of the best resources available are free and published by major government organizations. Rather than wasting time looking for online active shooter training resources, consider downloading the information presented by these entities. FBI Office of Partner Engagement’s Active Shooter Training Portal The FBI …
What Free Active Shooter Planning Resources Are Available Online?Read More
In October 2012 during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, more than eight million households on the east coast of the United States were without power after the most devastating storm to hit the region in over two centuries. The majority of grocery store shelves were bare and resource rationing was in effect in many areas. …
Four steps you can take today to improve your personal preparednessRead More
Run. Hide. Fight. These words may not seem like much of a battle plan when it comes to dealing with the threat of an active shooter incident in your business. However, they define the fundamentals of responding to an active shooter, and if your employees and managers do not understand them, fatalities during an incident …
