Managing Uncertainty Podcast - Episode #296: Managing the Whole Crisis - Cyber Disruptions Beyond the IT Department
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryan Strawser, Principal and Chief Executive at Bryghtpath, discusses the crucial need to view cyber incidents as comprehensive organizational crises rather than mere technical issues. He highlights the importance of an enterprise-wide approach, emphasizing that leadership from across the business is essential to manage cyber disruptions effectively. Bryan explores the five pillars critical to crisis management: technical recovery, reputation management, business continuity, customer care, and post-incident recovery.
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast - Episode #295: Closing the Gaps - Critical Opportunities to Strengthen Organizational Resilience
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, host Bryan Strawser delves into the vital topic of organizational resilience. Drawing on a decade of experience in evaluating resilience programs across various industries, Bryan outlines how leading organizations turn uncertainty into opportunity by adopting a robust approach to business continuity and crisis management. He emphasizes the importance of executive sponsorship, effective emergency communication, and operational flexibility as key elements in transforming resilience from a compliance exercise into a core leadership competency. Bryan also highlights common pitfalls organizations face, such as lacking formalized crisis management processes and failing to integrate business continuity …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast - Episode #294: The Future of Resilience Leadership - Influence over Execution
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryan Strawser, Chief Executive at Bryghtpath, explores the evolving role of resilience leaders from technical facilitators to strategic powerhouses. He emphasizes the importance of mastering influence, strategic alignment, and executive presence to elevate resilience leaders from behind-the-scenes operators to indispensable partners in decision-making. As organizations face global uncertainties and regulatory demands, resilience leaders are urged to engage proactively with business leaders, shifting their focus from mere technical excellence to becoming strategic advisors. Bryan discusses the need for resilience leaders to conduct relationship audits and participate in strategic initiatives beyond risk management to …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast - Episode #293: An Interview with Dan Stoneking
In this insightful episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, host Bryan Strawser of Bryghtpath engages in a compelling conversation with Dan Stoneking, founder and vice president of the Emergency Management External Affairs Association. Dan shares his remarkable journey from the Army to pivotal roles within FEMA, emphasizing his dedication to enhancing emergency management strategies post-Hurricane Katrina. The discussion delves into the establishment of the National Business Operations Center (NBEOC) and the critical role of public-private collaboration in disaster management. As the conversation progresses, Dan explores the evolving landscape of emergency management, highlighting significant changes within FEMA and the challenges of …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast - Episode #292: Building Game Changing Relationships as a Resilience Leader
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, host Bryan Strawser, principal and CEO at Bryghtpath, explores the critical role of strategic relationships in enhancing your influence as a resilience leader. By developing foundational “table stakes” connections with key roles such as the Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Security Officer, and disaster recovery leaders, you can align trust and ensure the success of your resilience program. Bryan discusses the importance of “value relationships” with departments like communications, compliance, and enterprise risk management to amplify your impact across the organization. Discover how these essential relationships not only bolster your everyday operations …
Welcome to Managing Uncertainty, a podcast series discussing crisis management, business continuity, & crisis communications. You’ll learn strategies, tactics, and resources about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from all sorts of disruptions and critical moments.
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