Crises happen when they are least expected, which is why every organization should have a crisis communication plan in place. Crises communications refers to information that is shared when an event ...

When a corporate crisis strikes, executives need a strategy for discussing the matter with employees, customers, and the public. But unless information about a crisis is shared in a careful, planned, ...

Which came first, the classroom or the disaster? It doesn’t matter. They are interwoven and interdependent in a constant cycle of learning, executing, and learning more. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. I reached ...

As the real-life impact of the CrowdStrike and Microsoft outage continues to unfold, one thing is clear: building crisis communication strategies is an essential part of leadership. It’s a step that ...

Florida State University used effective crisis communication during a mass shooting, including a rapid messaging system and a safe word for first responders. Open communication about the victims and ...

When law firms or legal departments face crises, whether that be a data breach exposing client information, allegations of professional misconduct, a high-profile case gone awry or something truly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. This article is more than 4 years old. DES PLAINES, IL - MAY 9: A ...

The question is no longer whether, but when your organization will suffer a consequential cyber incident. A crisis communications plan is mandatory to protect your business. Incident response isn’t ...

In today’s fast-paced world, which is further fueled by social media, news and information seem to always be in excess. This can be both a blessing and a curse for organizations: on the one hand, it’s ...

In today’s digital world, founders must lead crisis communication with speed, empathy and transparency — silence or delegation can irreparably damage trust. Crisis isn’t just a PR issue; it’s a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. The Cuban Missile Crisis was partly resolved by a reporter acting as ...

In an ideal world, a crisis would make an appointment. It would announce its imminent arrival several weeks in advance, giving organizations plenty of time to understand its potential impact and ...