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Welcome! The Crisis Insights blog was created for professionals who deal with crises—even if that's not in their job description. Each week, you'll find fresh insights, resources and news on a range of topics.

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Tuesday
May142013

An Apple a Day Keeps the Spin Doctor Away

It’s difficult for many to understand that the way that you communicate during a crisis is just as, if not more, important than what you’re actually saying. When you speak like a genuine person, then your audience will typically be receptive to your messaging.

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Tuesday
May072013

Strengthening Airport Operational Effectiveness

An excellent article in the International Airport Review details how Birmingham Airport’s new 3 million dollar control facility is strengthening the airport’s operational effectiveness.

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Tuesday
Apr302013

Build a Shield against Cyber Threats

What can corporations do to avoid becoming the next cyber security victim? The answer lies in a combination of education, policies and better security.

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Tuesday
Apr232013

Domestic Terrorism and Your Business

The Boston Marathon bombing last week was a grim reminder for many that terrorism can strike within our borders. Should we live in fear? Certainly not. Should we be prepared? Absolutely.

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Tuesday
Apr162013

When Share Price Puts a Value on Brand Reputation

Share price might not be everything – but for many organizations, it's far ahead of whatever is coming in second. Yet research across American companies shows many decision-makers don't seem to be focused on branding issues and threats and the impact those threats can have on reputation and share value.

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Thursday
Apr112013

Win an iPad at the Continuity Insights Conference

We'll be exhibiting in booth 611 at the Continuity Insights Management Conference in San Diego, CA on April 22-24. The conference is one of the premiere conferences dedicated to business continuity and organizational resilience.

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Tuesday
Apr092013

Insider Threats are a Serious Cyber Security Issue

While talk of high-profile hackings and advanced persistent threats are on everyone’s mind, it’s important to remember that your own employees hold the potential to become dangerous security threats.

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Tuesday
Apr022013

Free Webinar - ISO 22301: The New Standard for Business Continuity Best Practice

ISO 22301 is the new international standard for Business Continuity Management. In this free webinar, ISO 22301 expert John McGill will help you understand the ISO standard, why it’s important, how to plan for certification, and what building a Business Continuity Management System entails.

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Tuesday
Mar262013

Top Crisis Management Songs

When you're in the midst of the next crisis, imagine that a movie soundtrack is playing while you deal with the incident. What songs would be playing? Members of the Crisis Communications LinkedIn group came up with a clever list of songs.

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Tuesday
Mar192013

The Art of Organizational Resilience: Part 2

In part one of this series, we discussed ways to cope with unpredictable or unanticipated events. Here in part two, we will discuss three cornerstones of successful crisis management – internal communications, testing and practice, practice, practice.

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