What is Threat Assessment and Crisis Management: Podcast

Crisis Prevention and Response

Almost 30 years ago, the term crisis management was rarely used.  Dr. Larry Barton became a pioneer, studying the causes and response to critical incidents, offering keynote presentations and creating solutions for some of the world’s largest companies on issues related to crisis decision making and business continuity.

Most companies believe that disasters only strike their competitors. This notion of denial may be comforting, but we know that industrial accidents, sabotage, product tampering, contamination issues, product recalls, environmental incidents and other incidents can affect any company. No organization is immune to crisis.

We believe that the best crisis is the one prevented.

We urge you to adopt a “less than 50 page” crisis handbook and business continuity plan that will lift your team’s decision-making during the first critical hours of an incident. Supporting data is vital for compliance purposes—but by focusing on key decisions, rapid communications and other needs during the first eight hours of response, we can demonstrate the incredible value of discipline during and after an incident. Please consult Dr. Barton’s book, Crisis Leadership Now (available on amazon.com) for a list of questions you should ask any consultant you engage.

The Most Quoted Expert Globally on Workplace Incidents

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