An analysis of the phenomenon of military coups in West Africa and the Sahel in recent years. Note that the article this podcast is taken from was written prior to the recent coup in Burkina Faso. The writer of the original article, published in Constellis' November Insight Report, was guest author Constantine Papademetriou ..read more

The percentage of women traveling for business is almost the same as men, but very little regard is paid to the additional vulnerabilities a woman faces when traveling. In this episode, we discuss some of these concerns and highlight the need for employers to take steps to ensure the security of their female business travelers is taken seriously. Disclaimer: The information in this report is provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Constellis and Ol ..read more

A review of the cyber security trends in 2020 and some indications for potential attack targets in 2021 ..read more

Haiti, the third most populated country in the Caribbean and one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, experienced a significant surge in kidnapping for ransom incidents in 2020 which has continued into 2021. This podcast explores the problem in depth, looking at the context, perpetrators, victims and hot spots ..read more

Excellent communication inside and outside of your organization during a crisis is critical to stability and survival.  Strategy, message, platform, audience, and timing must all be considered. Learn how to improve communication and avoid missteps in this episode of PREPARED. Disclaimer: The information in this report is provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Constellis and Olive Group make no representation or warranty that the information ..read more

This episode examines the threat of active shootings at schools. It explores warning signs, the profile of  perpetrators, the role of the media and what can be done to better manage this threat ..read more

Celebrities are usually the group whom we associate most with being victims of persistent, inappropriate and threatening behaviour, often referred to as 'stalking'. However, a surprisingly large number of people, including leaders and employees of large companies, are victims of unwelcome and sinister attention from random members of the public. In this episode we discuss the problem and how the current coronavirus pandemic may exacerbate pre-existing  tendencies and fuel an increase in these threatening behaviours ..read more

This episode of 'Prepared' looks at why crisis management is a strategic concern for boards of directors and how boards can respond to crises more effectively ..read more

A review of the cyber security trends in 2020 and some indications for potential attack targets in 2021 ..read more

Haiti, the third most populated country in the Caribbean and one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, experienced a significant surge in kidnapping for ransom incidents in 2020 which has continued into 2021. This podcast explores the problem in depth, looking at the context, perpetrators, victims and hot spots ..read more