This episode is based on a reader suggestion that we received from Michelle in Ham Lake, Minnesota: I enjoy the Bryghtpath podcast. It lets me use a completely different part of my brain and challenges me to apply the ideas to various organizations, not just items of crisis management, but even everyday team operations. As … The post Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #13 – Preparing the Kiddos appeared first on Bryghtpath ..read more

The recent events in Venezuela with riots in the street and the political opposition being jailed should worry any corporate security, business continuity, intelligence, or crisis management professional. Whether you’re doing business in Venezuela or not, the developments over the past few weeks should cause companies to review their current approach to managing global risk, … The post Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #12 – When the world falls down around you appeared first on Bryghtpath ..read more

How the bleep did we wind up here? We were working through our checklists and things were going so well, and now we’re just lost… things are coming at us from every direction and we’re not sure what’s actually happening now. How did that happen, anyways? In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath … The post Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #11 – What the $@#! appeared first on Bryghtpath ..read more

The crisis situation is underway, you’ve activated your crisis process and assembled your crisis team in your emergency operations center. What do you see around the table? In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & CEO Bryan Strawser and Senior Consultant Jennifer Otremba discuss the need for diversity in education, experience, personalities, … The post Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #10 – Everyone thinks like me appeared first on Bryghtpath ..read more

Following a major incident or crisis, it’s time to take stock of your plans, processes, and efforts through a thorough after-action process, including a “hot wash” discussion. In this episode, Bryghtpath Principal & CEO Bryan Strawser and Senior Consultant Jen Otremba talk about the need for after-action processes, the immediate “hot wash” discussion after the … The post Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #9 – The Hot Wash appeared first on Bryghtpath ..read more

Activist campaigns aimed at companies are becoming more commonplace than even a few years ago, as activists use direct pressure tactics in order to force changes in business, community, or labor practices. Other protests, aimed at broader political change, also have an impact on organizations as they disrupt the supply chain, the workforce, or even … The post Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #8 – Protests appeared first on Bryghtpath ..read more

In this episode, Bryghtpath Principal & CEO Bryan Strawser and Senior Consultant Jen Otremba talk about a recent storm in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul – and what happens after the storm hits for individuals and businesses. What does a business do after the storm hits? Topics discussed include building plans for natural disasters … The post Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #7 – After the Storm appeared first on Bryghtpath ..read more

In this episode, Bryghtpath Principal & CEO Bryan Strawser and Senior Consultant Jen Otremba talk about personal preparedness and how it directly connects into business resiliency. Together, Bryan and Jen talk through the four steps that you can take to improve your personal preparedness: Have a plan Get a kit Practice your Plan Review your Kit You … The post Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #6 – Personal Preparedness appeared first on Bryghtpath ..read more

In this episode, Bryghtpath Principal & CEO Bryan Strawser, along with Senior Consultant Jenn Otremba and consultant Lindsay Bradford, discuss leading through an active shooter incident. Together, Bryan, Jenn, and Lindsay led through a major active shooter incident at a Fortune 30 corporation that turned out to be a false alarm after nearly four hours of … The post Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #5 – Leading during an Active Shooter Incident appeared first on Bryghtpath ..read more

In this episode, Bryghtpath Principal & CEO Bryan Strawser, along with Senior Consultant Jen Otremba, discuss the makeup of a corporate crisis management team and how important selecting the right talent and skills can be to the overall success of your program. Topics covered include forming a corporate crisis management team, emotional intelligence, procuring the right … The post Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #4 – The Crisis Team appeared first on Bryghtpath ..read more