Planning for the Unexpected
Typical crisis planning focuses on specific potential shocks. But how do you prepare for an unforeseen “asymmetric” threat — one that comes out of nowhere, with no rule book to follow?
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Never Let a Disaster Recovery Go to Waste
September 20, 2017 by Eric J. McNultyRebuilding after a weather event is often harder than the initial response, and business has a big role to play.Related tags: corporate leaders, environmental policy, leadership, risk, safety, social responsibility, terrorismLeaders Can’t Treat Emergency Exercises Like Just Another Drill
April 5, 2017 by Eric J. McNultyAvoid fumbling the response to a crisis by fully participating in on-the-ground trainings.Three Lessons from 9/11, 15 Years On
September 9, 2016 by Eric J. McNultyThe attacks have changed business thinking and practice around disaster preparedness.Related tags: cybersecurity, ethics, integrity, leadership, risk, safety, social responsibility, strategic planning, terrorism, valuesHow to Lead in Ambiguous Times
February 2, 2015 by Ian BremmerStability, resilience, and relationships are the keys to thriving amid geopolitical crises.Looking Outward with Big Data: A Q&A with Tom Davenport
March 31, 2014 by Edward H. BakerThe management scholar provides an incisive look at the true potential of big data and the many challenges to unleashing it.What’s My Motivation? A Q&A with E. Tory Higgins
August 12, 2013 by Frieda KlotzThe secret to successful influence is the same as acting: Know where your character is coming from.MERS: The Major Threat That’s Not on Your Risk Map
July 12, 2013 by Eric J. McNultyMiddle East Respiratory Syndrome could be the next big worldwide crisis. Are you ready to lead your global company through it?Clarity from Switzerland
April 5, 2010 by Milton MoskowitzHow well does your company’s annual report communicate and reinforce leadership intent and corporate values?Taking a Chance on Oil
May 13, 2008 by Georges Chehade and Eduard GraciaGeopolitical and financial uncertainty contribute more than an imbalance between supply and demand to sky-high oil prices.The Other Energy Crisis
September 4, 2007 by Debra Decker and Erwann Michel-KerjanAs nuclear energy becomes a viable alternative to carbon-based fuels, security is a vital concern. Here’s how private markets might be able to help.Covering the Cost of War
July 17, 2007 by Art KleinerRobert Hormats, an international finance expert and the author of The Price of Liberty: Paying for America's Wars, describes the problems with current U.S. fiscal policy, and how to adjust the country's spending for present and future global battles.The Defining Features of a Megacommunity
June 12, 2007 by Chris Kelly, Mark Gerencser, Fernando Napolitano, and Reggie Van LeeA primer for creating successful multipartite initiatives to solve critical problems that embraces the talents of government, business, and civil society.Joseph Ellis: The Thought Leader Interview
February 28, 2007 by Art Kleiner and Melissa Master CavanaughThe author of Ahead of the Curve explains the mysteries of the business cycle.Creating Chaos for Fun and Profit
February 12, 2003 by Chuck Lucier and Jan Dyer TorsilieriIn a turbulent industry environment, make your way to the eye of the hurricane.Corporate Foreign Policy in Times of War
July 12, 2002 by Eric W. OrtsTerrae Incognitae: Survival Guides for Curious Globalists
April 1, 2001 by Stephan-Götz RichterFrom Iran to Indonesia, opportunity awaits. But you’ve got to know the territory.Best Business Books 2003: Globalization
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