Don’t Let Hackers Win: Advice for protecting your business data
As data hacking becomes more prevalent, companies must take proactive steps to protect the data they hold. Here are some measures that company directors should consider: Regular security audits are critical to a company’s cybersecurity strategy. A security audit systematically evaluates an organisation’s information systems, infrastructure, policies, and procedures to identify potential security vulnerabilities and […]
Don’t Wait for Disaster: The Significance of Emergency Warden Training in the Workplace
The safety and security of employees and customers in any workplace are paramount. Safe Work Australia reports that almost 40,000 serious workplace injuries and illnesses occur annually in Australia, with over 7,000 of those involving fires, explosions, or other emergencies. Personnel should be trained and knowledgeable in emergency warden roles to ensure the workplace is […]
Crisis Management Leadership
Will your organisation survive or dive? The value of Crisis Management Leadership The world has become increasingly complex and interconnected, and managing crises has become a critical skill for leaders. Crisis management leadership is fundamental to building and maintaining an organisation’s crisis management capability. It requires leaders to respond to unexpected events considering how they […]
Crisis Management Case Study Volkswagen Scandal 2015
The Volkswagen emissions scandal, also known as “Dieselgate,” was a major environmental scandal involving Volkswagen AG and its use of software to cheat federal emissions tests on diesel vehicles. The scandal was first revealed in September 2015, when the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Violation to Volkswagen for installing software that […]
Empower the workforce to speak up
To effectively prepare for and manage crises, creating a psychologically safe environment is essential. This involves fostering an open and trusting culture, where employees at all levels of the organization can share their skills, knowledge, and concerns without fear of rejection or punishment. Psychological safety is the key to achieving mindful organization and cultivating a […]
BEWARE of cognitive biases in decision making
Cognitive biases in decision-making can be especially dangerous during a crisis, leading to unequal treatment and further entrenching existing inequalities. People may be biased based on various factors such as race, gender, or socioeconomic status, which can be worsened by fatigue, stress, or time pressures. The negative implications of decision-making influenced by cognitive biases during […]
Preparing the workplace for crisis
We must comprehend the significance of establishing a robust crisis management strategy to ensure asset protection. What components are necessary to create an effective crisis management capability? The framework should include guidelines and processes for identifying, monitoring, and managing a crisis. It should also outline the roles and responsibilities of those involved in crisis management […]
Crisis case study Chipotle E.coli Outbreak
Preventium Investigates In 2015, the Chipotle chain of restaurants was met with a significant crisis when two E.coli outbreaks affected over sixty customers across fourteen states; unfortunately, this resulted in a ten per cent drop in the chain’s stock and an investigation by the Centres for Disease Control. In response, Chipotle implemented new safety protocols. […]