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Understanding Crisis Management for Businesses

Bernstein Crisis Management

Maybe we should back it up and explain what we’re talking about when we say ‘crisis management’ first. Crisis management refers to the identification, assessment, understanding, and mitigation of significant negative events.

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Inflation, Job Anxiety, and Grievance: A Recipe for Civil Unrest in 2025

Bernstein Crisis Management

This will almost certainly lead to civil unrest and pose significant risks to organizations and communities, creating a crisis management nightmare. The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer , a global survey of over 33,000 respondents across 28 countries, highlights this growing crisis.

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Are You Protecting Your Reputation With A Plan?

Bernstein Crisis Management

As someone who’s seen it first-hand many times, I’ll guarantee those with prior planning and preparedness spend less money, lose less customers, generate less negative media coverage, and generally get back to ‘business as usual’ much more quickly than those without. Most good plans will have a few parts in common.

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Mastering Business Continuity Exercises: Best Practices, Scenarios, and Tools for 2025

BCP Builder

Leverage Technology: Use tools like crisis management software to streamline the process. Common Mistakes to Avoid Lack of Realism: Ensure scenarios are as close to real-life conditions as possible. Simulation Tools: Apps for virtual drills and scenario planning, such as Everbridge or AlertMedia.

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The Future of Business Continuity: Innovations and Emerging Technologies

Erwood Group

Let’s explore the transformative role of innovations and emerging technologies in shaping the future of business continuity, along with crisis management and disaster recovery to enhance organizational resilience.

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Dynamic Risks: Working Definitions and Implications for Risk Management Teams

On Solve

Scenario planning and war-gaming can include dynamic risks (the scenario has changed). Activation of the Crisis Management Team (CMT). During the corrective action phase, real data about recent events is updated in the team’s library of scenario plans. Doctrinal Framework. Assessment of Frameworks.

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The New Normal

BCP Builder

It has been on the radar for some time now, and impacts oriented planning vs scenario planning should be at the core of Business Continuity Planning. Loss of “the big 4”: people, building, infrastructure (IT/apps), third party/supplier. A pandemic similar to COVID-19 was not unexpected.

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