Most law firms deal with crises every day. Lawsuits. Court battles. Privacy breaches. But what if this happens to them? For organizations operating in crisis-ridden environments, a disaster is a matter of “when,” not “if.” This blog outlines seven steps law firms can take to boost preparedness for these “predictable surprises.”

Hardly a week goes by without a massive hack hitting the headlines. This blog is about nine common mistakes organizations need to fix to keep their stakeholders safe.

Our short memories are one of the biggest risks in crisis management. To safe-guard against it, the world should introduce a global Crisis Preparedness Day so we don’t forget the human cost of the mega crises like COVID-19 and remember the reasons why organizations and countries should commit to preparedness with the right resources, mindsets and best practices.

Blue Monday – allegedly the saddest day of the year – is upon us, and it may be hard to see light at the end of the tunnel. This blog offers insights into psychology to help leaders enable growth during trying times.

A medical catastrophe at its core, COVID-19 is triggering multiple secondary disasters, from a shock to national economies to layoffs to travel bans to mental health issues. Unsurprisingly, this global mega crisis has exposed stress points in our structures of preparedness.

Thanks to COVID-19, many organizations are now virtual teams working from home, and internal communication is more critical than ever. It’s also more difficult. This blog looks at some common employee challenges and how to handle them.

There should be a close relationship between Management and Boards of Directors, and that is particularly true during a crisis. Many organizations do not include, or even mention, their Board in their crisis plans. However, some are learning – often the hard way – that guidance and oversight matter the most when stakes are high.