Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are—and declaratively need to be—more than just words or a PR campaign. They are an integral part of a resilient, inclusive Crisis Ready® Culture. When done purposefully, a culture built on DEI provides us with a framework for building more resilient, inclusive teams, leaders and organizations that encourage employees to […]
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SIX Reasons To Pivot Towards Building a Crisis Ready Culture in 2021
2020 has certainly seen its challenges and for the first time in the history of our careers, every person, professional and leader understands what is meant by the term “crisis” and the impacts it can present to people, organizations and the economy. As we close out this year and embark upon the journey that 2021 […]
Continue ReadingRe-Learning Important Lessons in Crisis Management, Wisdom from a Crisis Management Leader
It’s not always about learning new lessons. Sometimes, the old lessons that we need to relearn are just as—maybe even more—important. Lisa DuBrock has had a a dynamic career in crisis management that spans over 25 years. Her experiences are vast—including the monumental challenge of supporting a financial firm through the devastating days following 9/11—and […]
Continue Reading8 Soft Skills Every Crisis Manager Needs For Maximum Effect
The previous post by Erik Anez, How To Calculate Critical Risks Within Your Organization, demonstrates the role that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills and understanding play in developing crisis management skills and being an effective Crisis Manager. Those hard skills help answer the “why” questions that justify preparedness, response, and recovery decisions within […]
Continue ReadingCrisis Readying Against Stress: The Science of Building Personal and Professional Resilience
Having worked in fast-paced corporate environments for over 20 years, and as an HR Executive Leader, resilience was a key skill I looked for in candidates. I believe that a person’s level of resilience determines that individual’s level of success, not only in business but in life in general. I often asked myself ‘why do […]
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