In A Crisis, Accountability Beats Blame

Communication risk management can be used by companies and government agencies as a crisis early-warning system. Find out why and how in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.” 

Sometimes the biggest challenges for companies and government agencies when responding to crisis situations can be their PR and legal advisors, consultants, and in-house staff. Find out why—and what executives can do about it—in this edition of the “Crisis Management Minute.” 

There are crisis management lessons to be learned from David Richardson, who resigned after only serving six months as FEMA’s acting administrator. Find out what those lessons are in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.”<br /><br /> 

Text us your thoughts on this episodeAfter a series of crises, from the pandemic to geopolitical issues to the current economic conditions, executives are becoming seasoned in handling challenges. Today we’ll explore how executives can evaluate evolving risks, meet the changing n ... Show More

<p>This episode discusses the concept of "Disease X," a hypothetical pathogen that could cause a future pandemic. It emphasizes the importance of preparation in crisis communication and emergency management for businesses and organizations. Strategies include building flexible pl ... Show More

Eric McNulty, associate director of Harvard’s National Preparedness Leadership Initiative, studies how managers successfully lead their companies through crises such as the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster and the Boston Marathon terror attack. He identifies the common traps that l ... Show More

It feels like a moment of panic for many. While there were some success stories in how public and private sector leaders managed the global pandemic, it isn't over, and many more crises -- from political polarization to climate change to new technological threats -- loom. But one ... Show More

CEOs are confronting double the number of critical issues today compared with ten years ago. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey Senior Partners Daniel Pacthod and Kurt Strovink, along with McKinsey Senior Advisor Wyman Howard, join McKinsey Editorial Director Rober ... Show More

<p>Over the past several years, CEOs have faced mounting uncertainty–and 2024 is proving no exception. On this episode of <em>The McKinsey Podcast, </em>Homayoun Hatami, McKinsey's managing partner for client capabilities, and Liz Hilton Segel, McKinsey's chief client officer, sp ... Show More

Learn from a retired SWAT negotiator how to handle workplace crises and difficult conversations as an HR professional. Scott Tillema, keynote speaker and corporate trainer at The Negotiations Collective, goes over the four principles of crisis negotiation with host Monique Akanbi ... Show More

<p>In this episode, we dive into the significance of ISO 22361-2022 for crisis management and communication professionals. The standard provides a structured approach to crisis management, emphasizing the need for strategic, flexible, and sustained communication efforts during cr ... Show More