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Handling Communications During a Crisis w/ Sheena Thomson

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Alex Fullick on April 7, 2023

Handling Communications During a Crisis w/ Sheena Thomson

Join me Thursday, April 13/23 ay 1pm EST! I’m joined by internationally recognized risk and crisis communications professional, Sheena Thomson. Handling communications during a crisis can be a challenge for most organizations.

During our talk we touch on:

1. Identifying and defining a stakeholder,

2. Stakeholder management,

3. Preparing communications,

4. Using legal in communication,

5. Winning (or loosing) the social media war,

6. The spokesperson,

7. Do’s and don’ts of communications,

8. Messaging (and staying on that message), and

9. Crisis communication tips.

Sheena provides some great insights on how to develop, implement, and manage a successful crisis communications strategy – prior to a crisis and during a crisis. Don’t miss what Sheena has to share. Enjoy!

Friend or Foe: Media Engagement in a Crisis (w/ Mark Harris)

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presspass on December 19, 2022

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Friend or Foe: Media Engagement in a Crisis (w/ Mark Harris)

Join me Thursday, April 6/23 at 1pm EST on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel!

During a crisis the media can be your friend or foe, and it comes down to your own actions that will determine which part media will play. I’m joined by established crisis management and crisis communications subject matter expert, Mark Harris.

During Mark’s talk, we touch on:

1. Defining media (it’s more than it used to be…),

2. The spokesperson (who’s good, bad, and who should be waiting in the wings),

3. Training,

4. Messaging,

5. How to get the media on your side,

6. How not to communicate with media,

7. Building a relationship with media,

8. Some key tips on dealing with the media…and much more.

Mark gives some great insights on how to deal with the media to keep them on your side during times of crisis, when you need all the friends you can get during those challenging moments. Don’t miss the great information Mark shares. Enjoy!

Building Resilient Small Businesses & Livelihoods w/ Renae Hanvin

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presspass on December 19, 2022

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Join me Thursday, January 5/22 at 1pm EST on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel.
Building resilient small businesses is an often overlooked segment of the economy, especially considering small businesses make up to 97% of businesses around the globe. I speak with the founder of Resilient Ready Renae Hanvin who talk about small businesses and resilience.
Renae talks about:
1. Defining small businesses,
2. Defining resiliency vs resilient,
3. Building business networks,
4. Communities and the impacts of small business,
5. Thinking difference vs doing differently,
6. Kangaroo Island and the response
7. Lessons Learned and being implemented by businesses in Lismore, Australia that suffered from another major flood in early 2022,
8. How businesses can work together (and with the community),
9. The telling signs of a good business eco-system…and so much more.
Renae offers some great insights on small business you don’t want to miss.
Enjoy!

Regina Phelps – May 2021 COVID Update and Other Topics

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rstapholz on May 20, 2021

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Join me 9am EST, May 27/21!

Join me for my regular chat with globally recognized industry expert, Regina Phelps. We talk about the latest happenings with COVID-19, vaccines and vaccine rollout and hesitancy, variants, and what’s happening in other parts of the world.

If you’re a manager or corporate leader, make sure you listen to the third segment. Regina also talks to us about the research being done by Raj Choudhry on ‘Working from Anywhere’, which was published by the Harvard Business Review.

It’s always an enjoyable and informative talk – don’t miss it.

Regina Phelps – The Latest News on COVID Vaccines, Variants, Statuses, and how Hybrid Work is Here to Stay

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rstapholz on April 20, 2021

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Variety

Join me on April 22/21, 9am EST! I have my re-occurring chat with globally recognized industry expert, Regina Phelps. We talk about the latest happenings with COVID-19, such as variants, vaccines, and vaccinations.

We also talk about a recent Microsoft report (2021 Work Trend Index: Annual Report) titled “The Next Great Disruption is Hybrid Work – Are We Ready?” It’s a listen that all leaders, management, and employees need to understand.

You can get a copy of the report at my website: https://www.stone-road.com.

Enjoy!

Regina Phelps: ‘Return to the Office’ Thinking and a COVID Update

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rstapholz on March 23, 2021

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Join me March 25, 2021 at 9am EST!

Join me for my regular chat with globally recognized industry expert, Regina Phelps. We talk about the latest happenings with COVID-19, such as variants, vaccines, and vaccinations. We also have a lengthy discussion about ‘Return to the Office’ thinking, and how management need to take a close look at how their offices are going to operate in the future. Regina also discusses some fascinating research performed by Professor Raj Choudhury from the Harvard Business School about ‘Return to the office’ considerations.

Some very thoughtful insights no management representative should miss.

Check out the video on my YouTube channel to view the slides. (12) Preparing for the Unexpected – YouTube

Embedding Business Continuity & Leadership Support in Disasters

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rstapholz on March 4, 2021

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Variety

Join me November 4, 2021 at 9am EST!

I talk to industry expert Lynn Hobballah about two key Business Continuity topics: Embedding Business Continuity into an Organization, and Leadership Support and Communications During Disruptions.

With Embedding BCM, Lynn provides some tips on how to integrate BC into everyday business thinking and how awareness is a key component to achieving that goal. We also talk about how BC is not a stand-alone process and that there are benefits to making BC part of daily activities.

Second, Lynn talks about the role of Senior Leadership during a crisis and how to prepare them for being active members of the Crisis Management Team (CMT). Lynn provides some insights on what kinds of support they can provide the CMT and how transparency helps increase support for the BCM program. Lynn provides lots of great tips and insights to help embed BC into our organizations and how leadership buy-in and support helps during a crisis/disaster.

Don’t miss it! Tune in to listen to the variety podcasts.

How to Prepare When You Are Not Expecting

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presspass on January 20, 2021

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Join me June 10, 2021 at 9am EST!

What does a Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) entail? Join me as I talk with Business Continuity expert Jacopo Capparelli, as he provides insight on what a BCMS program entails. Jacopo will provide some insights on how the ‘Analysis’ phase of the BCMS is often mismanaged and how it can be improved using technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). We’ll also touch on the key Contingency Resources that all professionals, programs, and plans should address during adverse situations. Jacopo talks about the BCMS program with clear and concise language and shouldn’t be missed by anyone wanting to know more about the BCMS.

Enjoy!

The BCI, Continuous Professional Development, and Mentoring

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presspass on January 20, 2021

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Variety

Join me June 17/21 at 9am EST!

As Business Continuity Professionals, it’s important we keep ourselves up to date on the latest methodologies, incident learnings, and happenings in our industry. I speak with noted industry expert Russ Parramore, FBCI about the Business Continuity Institute’s (BCI) Continuous Professional Development (CPG) program. We learn about what CPD is, it’s function, and the benefits it offers today’s professions. Russ will also talk about mentoring and how mentoring helps build a mentee’s abilities, confidence, skills, knowledge, and focus. We’ll also talk about the ongoing working relationship between a mentor and mentee; when it’s working and when it’s not. An informative episode to help you build you BCM career.

Don’t miss it!

Adaptive Business Continuity – Part 5

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presspass on January 19, 2021

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Variety

Join me June 3/21 at 9am EST!

Join me as I speak to Dr. David Lindstedt and Mark Armour about the the latest happenings with the AdaptiveBC movement, as well as how the Business Continuity industry is changing. We’ll touch on such things as Risk Management, the need to stop focusing on known scenarios and their impacts, and the problems with ‘plans’. David and Mark will also talk about how industry professionals are beginning to take notice of the AdaptiveBC and embrace new ways of performing BC activities and why. We’ll also talk about some of the ‘soft’ skills that BC professionals will need to address moving forward. As always, it’s an exciting chat that makes you really think about where our profession stands and where it might need to go moving forward.

Don’t miss it!

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