Crisis Ahead

In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” learn the four steps government and corporate executives can take to help ensure their organizations are prepared to respond to a crisis immediately.

The ability of government and corporate executives to respond effectively to a crisis could depend on their answers to five key questions. Find out what those questions are in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.”

In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” find out the major lessons government and corporate executives can apply based on the experience of the popular game show when it looked for a new host after the death of Alex Trebek.

Although supply chains are in much better shape than they were a year ago, government agencies and companies should always be prepared for the next time their supply pipelines are disrupted. In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” find out what they should do now to prepare for the next supply chain crisis.

Cybersecurity issues and challenges will continue to create crisis situations for government agencies, companies, and organizations in 2024. Find out what those issues and challenges are in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.”

Risks and threats can be forerunners of crisis situations. Find out in this episode what experts think will be some of the signifcant dangers that federal, state, and local government agnecies—and companies in the private sector—will face in 2024.

Codes of ethics can be useful in helping prevent, mitigate, or address crises in the government and private sectors. In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” find out what executives and boards of directors can do to help ensure the effectiveness of their organization’s code of ethics.

There are three important reasons why competing government agencies and companies in the private sector will put their rivalries aside and work together during a crisis. Learn what those reasons are in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.”

FEMA’s launch of its first winter-ready campaign is a wake-up call for all government agencies and companies. Find out why in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.”

The failure by Congress to pass legislation to keep the federal government open can threaten the nation’s protections against cyberattacks and create crisis situations for organizations and businesses. In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” find out what they should do now to help protect themselves in case these worst-case scenarios become a reality.

All government agencies and companies may not be prepared to deal with a crisis that could be caused by artificial intelligence. In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” find out what organizations can do now to help prevent and respond to the challenges created by this emerging and growing technology.

In this episode of the Crisis Management Minute, learn why the failure to immediately fill a leadership vacancy can create a crisis for government agencies and companies.

The attack by Hamas on Israel sparked anger and demonstrations in the US and around the world. Government and corporate executvies should not be surprised when news about the Middle East—or anywhere else—becomes a major topic of conversation among their employees. In this episode of the Crisis Management Minute, learn why ignoring how workers feel about the war and other hot button issues may not...

Find out what the Four Laws of Holes are, and how they can help government and corporate executives respond to and prevent crisis situations for their organizations.

The historic ouster last week of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy carries important lessons for government and business executives about preventing a crisis.

Given the vulnerabilities and frailties of supply chains today, it is a matter of when, not if, there will be challenges for government agencies and businesses in obtaining the supplies or materials they need..In this episode, find out what steps organizations should take now to prepare for the next supply chain crisis.

Rupert Murdoch announced last week that he will step down as the leader of Fox and News Corp. The surprise announcement was a timely reminder about the importance of having a succession plan that can help prevent a crisis when there’s a sudden vacancy at the top of an organization.

Learn why a cookie-cutter approach to preparing crisis management plans can backfire for government agencies and businesses.

Each new generation has challenges, preferences and priorities that help shape the workplace and can create crisis management issues for government and corporate leaders. In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” find out what those issues are, and why some executives have found it difficult to manage members of Gen Z.

A hidden factor in how well or poorly a crisis is managed is the leadership style of government and corporate executives. In this episode of the Crisis Management Minute, find out what those styles are and how they can impact how a crisis is handled.

The aftermath of the deadly and destructive wildfires on Maui is following a script that many government and corporate executives have faced when trying to recover from a crisis at their organizations. But the predictable nature of the pattern does not make the images and news from the Hawaii any less riveting, gut-wrenching—or instructive.

The deadly and tragic wildfires on Maui have provided three important lessons for preventing and managing a crisis.

Find out why you need different crisis management plans for different types of crises—and how to prepare them.

Richard North Patterson has a special reason to celebrate the publication of his latest novel. Indeed, The Trial represents a triumph over an unexpected obstacle that he faced in the publishing industry and is a cautionary tale about preparing for and managing a crisis. In this episode of “Crisis Ahead,” Patterson shares how he responded to the challenge and what others can learn from his experien...

How will the planned merger of Saudi-Backed LIV Golf with the PGA Tour help or hurt their image and reputation? In this episode, crisis communication expert Andy Barr discusses how the deal could impact the two organizations, and what government executives and business leaders can learn from the pending merger. Quotes “Effective resolution requires constant communication, transparency, and unwaver...