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Insights into crisis leadership, reputation and readiness

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“A marketer walks into a crisis…”

“A marketer walks into a crisis…”

Critical takeaways Many organizations prioritize branding over communications. This makes sense when driving market share but leaves them vulnerable in a crisis. Marketers are often asked to fill the crisis communications role but this requires a fundamental shift in mindset and changing their...

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How they’re in charge is as important as who’s in charge

How they’re in charge is as important as who’s in charge

Critical takeaways Being brought into an organization to advise often creates tension with the incumbents. Consultants with an overbearing attitude will only alienate the incumbent more.   A positive, supportive attitude will drive greater engagement and commitment from the people you are...

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Is sleep your secret weapon in a crisis?

Is sleep your secret weapon in a crisis?

Critical takeaways Being properly rested is key to peak performance but this is often overlooked in a crisis. Rest in a natural disaster is of even greater importance when many of the responders themselves have also been affected by the situation. Schedule watch or duty periods to ensure that...

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Authority: Granted and Earned

Authority: Granted and Earned

Critical Take-Aways Authority is required to see any initiative through in an organization whether that is leading crisis response or beginning the journey to reputation resilience. Authority is initially granted but then must be earned to see the initiative through.   Ensure you have the...

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When to reef: getting the balance right in a critical moment

When to reef: getting the balance right in a critical moment

Critical takeaways Reefing is a term in sailing for reducing the amount of sail exposed in a storm to help you maintain control of your boat. However, reefing too much may cause the vessel to stop moving altogether.  Businesses facing a critical moment need to ‘reef’ their activities to avoid...

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Are you ready for a crisis?

Is your organization prepared to respond to a crisis and protect its hard-earned reputation? Take our quiz and find out!