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Hope for the Best and Plan for the Worst- Or Should it be Plan for the Worst and Hope for the Best?

As we are nearing the end of 2020, this 17th century adage has been our moto throughout this unprecedented year. What has it meant for us...

Have You Thought About Crisis Team Fatigue? 5 Tips to Avoid It and Re-Energise Your Team

Your crisis team has been on high alert, even in top gear, since March. Have you addressed the impact that this may have if something...

Sharpening your Crisis Leadership Skills for the Challenging Times Ahead

by Anthony Spota and Caroline Sapriel For the last 6 months the Covid-19 pandemic has put a massive amount of stress and responsibility...

Covid-19: The Communication Pitfalls of Comparative Statistic

“But their numbers are better than yours!” In a good recording system you take into account both confirmed and suspected cases,” said...

Covid-19 – Your Worst Case Scenario? Think Again!

One of the key pillars of great crisis management is the development of worst-case scenarios. This skill has two contexts: In your...

What Good is Your Lawyer in a Crisis? 5 Things She/He Can Bring to the Table

The wisest leader once pointed out that a successful leadership team is like a successful football team: Everyone brings a different...

Regulatory Capture – Boeing Lays It Bare

What is ‘regulatory capture’? It is a situation where a regulated organization has too much power over the decisions of its regulator. ...

Are You on Top of Coronavirus Crisis? 5 Things Your Organization Should Be Doing Right Now

Coronavirus is threatening public safety and has the potential to damage organizations significantly, even those who do not have...

62% of Organizations Have PR Crisis Plans, Just 49% are Updated; Cyber Crime Lacks Attention

It’s a common coping mechanism. Avoid planning for or discussing something that you don’t want to face and it will go away as if it never...