Crisis Ahead

How and when businesses respond to the need to recall dangerous products can prevent or cause a crisis. Chris Harvey is a senior vice president for client services at Sedgwick and a product safety expert who has managed over 1,500 product recall campaigns for different brands. In this episode, he talks about how well federal agencies are doing overseeing the recall of products, the best practices companies should follow when there are hazards associated with the items they make, and which products are more likely to be recalled now, and in the future.

Quotes

“Customize your plan based on your operational model, environment, and unique product line. Generic solutions won't work."- Chris Harvey

"Agencies should collaborate, share insights, and improve response rates to enhance recall effectiveness and address industry inconsistencies."- Chris Harvey

Featured Guest

Chris Harvey
Sr. Vice President, Client Services Sedgwick
Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-harvey-44028944/

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:09 Prioritizing Customer Safety: Owning the Issue
04:02 Reputational Consequences: Mishandling Safety Incidents
10:07 Return of Stricter Regulations: Increasing Recalls
13:58 Improving Recall Effectiveness: Technology and Challenges
19:31 Technology Advances and Electric Vehicles: Vulnerabilities and Opportunities
23:50 Acknowledging CPSC's Success: Small Budget, Big Results
26:01 Mitigating Risks for Companies New to Product Safety Issues
27:21 Customized Recall Plans: Revisiting, Training, and Testing
29:07 Applying Lessons to Business Practices and Customer Loyalty
31:03 The Importance of Proactive Recall Planning
32:18 Conclusion

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What are the best and worst ways for government leaders and corporate executives to be seen and heard when a crisis strikes their organizations? Kirk Hazlett, an adjunct professor of communication at the University of Tampa, shares his observations on how well or poorly officials have conducted themselves during crisis situations.


Quotes


“Let's avoid actions that alienate others. The past is history, and it cannot be changed to fit a certain narrative”.-- Kirk Hazlett


"Actions speak louder than words. Learning requires visible steps, not just empty promises."-- Kirk Hazlett


Featured Guest


Kirk Hazlett
Adjunct Professor of Communication, University of Tampa
Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkhazlett/


Chapters


00:01 Introduction
01:31 Expert Insights on Leadership During Turbulent Times
04:31 President Zelensky's Diplomatic Approach on the Global Stage
05:49 Exemplifying Genuine Leadership and Resilience
07:17 Tracking Bob Jones' Efforts in Delivering Solutions
08:53 Respecting the Electorate: Government Leaders and Voter Sensitivity
11:50 Election Preparations: Staying Prepared and Avoiding Alienation
15:18 Ethics at the Apex: Urging an Ethical Code for the Supreme Court
18:22 Learning from Mistakes: Embracing Transparency and Committing to Change
20:27 Actions Speak Volumes: The Impact of Actions Over Mere Words in the Media
25:38 A Call for Improvement: Addressing Concerns and Building Trust
29:02 Conclusion



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Do you know how vulnerable your organization is to a crisis? In this episode, Jackie Kolek, the chief innovation officer at Peppercomm, explains why it is essential to measure and monitor an organization’s exposure to a crisis, and the worst-case scenarios if they don’t pay attention to their vulnerability.

Quotes

"Leaders, both in the private and public sectors, must redefine their perception of crisis. It goes beyond mere operational considerations; it demands a holistic approach." - Jackie Kolek

"When an organization aspires to embody certain values, failure to truly live up to them and take real action creates a substantial vulnerability."- Jackie Kolek

Featured Guest

Jackie Kolek
Chief Innovation Officer, Peppercomm
Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinekolek/
https://www.peppercomm.com/

Chapters

00:01 | Introduction
01:37 | Strategize to Address Both Tangible and Intangible Vulnerabilities
05:58 | Strained Relations: Anheuser Bush's Brand Vulnerabilities in the Face of Backlash
08:16 | Rethinking Crisis: A Call for Leaders to Listen and Redefine
09:48 | How Global Landscape Transformed Crisis Preparedness
11:37 | Understanding Stakeholders for Effective Messages
13:05 | Unveiling Organizational Vulnerabilities with Rep Compass.
17:25 | Harnessing Data for Effective Crisis Management: Prevention and Response.
19:16 | Identifying Stakeholder Concerns for Survival: The Constituent Matrix.
20:45 | Navigating Outages with Effective Crisis Management
22:24 | Preparedness in Action: Testing Plans, Simulating Crises, and Clarifying Roles.
25:25 | Outro

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Can people trust that your organization will do the right thing in a crisis? Dave Samson is global vice chairman of corporate affairs at Edelman. In this episode, he discusses why trust is important when dealing with a crisis, what government agencies and companies can do to keep the public’s trust, and who does a better job in maintaining trust during crisis situations.

Quotes
I strongly believe that when businesses and governments join forces, finding common ground and embracing collaboration, we can effectively address the critical societal issues we encounter today.- Dave Samson

"Actions speak louder: prioritizing safety, community engagement, and fair wages builds trust.".- Dave Samson

Featured Guest
Dave Samson
Global Vice Chairman, Corporate Affairs, Edelman
Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-samson-547a7b2/


Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:55 The Power of Actions: Building and Losing Trust
07:01 Safety Concerns Arise from Ohio Train Derailments
10:19 Trust in Business Surpasses Government Agencies
13:31 The Crucial Partnership Between Government and Business for Trust
15:47 Leadership and Trust: Navigating Political Divides and Polarization
17:39 Impact of Leaders on Company Culture and Trust
21:37 Tech Sector's Trust Erodes Amid Privacy Concerns
23:20 Building Trust: Collaboration, Advocacy, and Common Ground
25:00 Trust: Actions That Speak Volumes26:51 Four Keys to Cultivating Trust in Society

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Crisis communicators are made, not born. In this episode, find out how the University of Maryland Global Campus educates students to be crisis communicators, and the lessons government and corporate executives can learn from the University’s approach to crisis communication training.

Some crisis situations strike without notice, while others can be seen coming over the horizon. Chris Rosica is the author of The Power Of B2B Social Media. In this episode, he discusses how government agencies and companies can spot an oncoming crisis, how they can ensure they are monitoring for these early warning signs effectively—and the dangers they’ll face if they don’t.

Quotes

By proactively monitoring the conversation, listening to feedback, and addressing concerns in a timely and empathetic manner, organizations can prevent a snowball effect of negativity and demonstrate their commitment to their stakeholders." - Chris Rosica

Proactive crisis monitoring is not just about protecting your organization's reputation, it's about taking responsibility for your stakeholders and being prepared to address their concerns before they evolve into a larger issue." - Edward Segal

Swift action and transparent communication are key to minimizing crisis impact and safeguarding organizational reputation." - Chris Rosica

Featured Guest
Chris Rosica
President of Rosica Communications
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrosica
/https://www.linkedin.com/company/rosica-communications/

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:05 Detecting Negative Social Media Presence: Tips
06:01 Preventing negativity and managing your reputation
10:04 Monitoring Industry Trends: Key Phrases and AI
12:30 Effective Monitoring: Combining Tools for Accurate Insights
14:33 Mastering Crisis Management: A Top-Down Approach
17:30 Swift Brand Response: Saving Lives in Crisis"
20:55 The Importance of Attention to Detail in Crisis Communications
24:10 Why unified social listening is crucial in organizations
25:49 The Power of Proactivity: Mitigating Risks through Early Crisis Detection
27:11 Comprehensive Monitoring Protocol for Crisis Response Teams
28:22 Outro

John is the Vice President of Workplace Strategy at the National Safety Council. In this capacity, he leads vision and strategic direction for the NSC Workplace Practice, including for thought leadership programs and offerings including the Campbell Institute, Work to Zero, SAFER, the MSD Solutions Lab, NSC Networks, and the Council’s deep array of training, survey, and consultative services. John also leads a variety of other research and impact initiatives around emerging topics and issues of interest to safety & health leaders, including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESG & sustainability, and more.

Since joining the National Safety Council in 2007, John has launched and led numerous high-impact programs and research initiatives and serves as a frequent speaker at conferences in North America, Europe and Asia on topics including the future of work, emerging trends in EHS&S, management systems, leadership, and leading indicators. Prior to joining the Council, John held quality management, project management, and coalition-building positions in the communication and educational fields.

Quotes

Organizations should consider even a single serious incident as a crisis and thoroughly examine it, or they may be at risk of facing another crisis. - John

About our Guest
John Dony
Vice President, Workplace Strategy at National Safety Council
http://linkedin.com/in/john-dony-67599a48

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:54 The National Safety Council
01:39 Effects of hazardous and dangerous conditions
03:58 The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Incident
05:54 The existing dangers and hazards today
08:39 Recent trends concerning deaths and injuries
11:51 Problems of getting recent data for dangers and hazards
14:21 The dangers and risk in the workplace from 15 or 20 years ago
16:38 Strategizing to prevent future crisis20:07 Top organizations that prevent workplace injuries and fatalities.
22:18 OSHA and Dept of Labor work proactively to prevent injuries and deaths.
23:57 Advice to organizations to prevent injuries and deaths
25:40 Organizations should account for this type of crisis in their crisis management plans.
27:14 Recommended models and templates to mitigate workplace injuries and deaths
28:55 Practicing certain scenarios to test the crisis plan
30:35 Final takeaways from our guest
31:52 Conclusion

Links and Resources
https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/work/work-overview/work-safety-introduction/
https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/work/work-overview/work-related-fatality-trends/

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A lot can be at stake for organizations that react too slowly—or too quickly—when addressing a crisis. Rick Alcantara, a crisis communication, explains why the speed at which companies and agencies respond to a crisis can help or hamper efforts to resolve the situation.

Quotes

Action involves ensuring that those who are responsible are held accountable, while also implementing preventative measures to avoid similar incidents from reoccurring in the future. - RickStudying crisis response strategies in various industries and professions can help companies and organizations identify effective practices. - Rick

it's important to consider potential risks, plan for an appropriate response, and ensure that you are adequately prepared - Rick

Featured Guest
Rick Alcantara
President Rick Alcantara Consulting
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickalcantara/

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:03 The Significance of Prompt Crisis Response
05:10 Maximizing the Benefits of Prompt Crisis Response
06:29 Crisis Response Team Planning and Execution Discussed
07:54 Comparing Effective & Ineffective Crisis Management Responses
08:49 Steps to Ensure Timely Response to Emergencies
11:33 Government vs. Private Sector Crisis Response Analysis
14:31 Preparing for Social Media Crises in the Digital Age
15:26 Crisis Circumstances and Response Time
18:45 Examining the NFL's Emergency Response Plan
20:46 NFL's Delay in responding to crisis
23:55 Takeaways from Eric

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When and how should organizations appoint and test their crisis response teams? Eric McNulty is the associate director of Harvard University’s National Preparedness Leadership Initiative. In this episode, he discusses the best time to appoint crisis management response teams, who should be appointed and why, and how to ensure the teams will work well together.

Quotes

It's crucial to invest in a well-trained team that understands its role to effectively manage the serious consequences of a crisis. - Eric

The team's culture and how well they work together should never be underestimated, as it impacts their ability to handle challenges and find solutions effectively. - Eric

Featured Guest

Eric McNulty
Associate Director of Harvard University’s National Preparedness Leadership Initiative
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emcnulty

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:55 Importance of a crisis response team
01:24 Duties and responsibilities of crisis response team
02:08 Having a robust large crisis response team
02:40 Best time to make appointments
03:41 Worse situations in the absence of a crisis response team
04:30 Guidelines when appointing members of a crisis response team
05:24 The responsible for making appointments
06:51 Importance of demographics and diversity
07:35 Specific skills for a team member have
08:35 The recommended size of the team
09:19 The best person to lead a team
10:35 Application in the federal government and private sectors
11:33 Testing the crisis response team in a scenario
14:35 Imagining every worst case scenario
16:51 Procedure on replacing a member
18:21 Example of testing a crisis response team
20:20 Testing the crisis management plan
21:54 Takeaways from Eric

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How you communicate information about a crisis is just as important as what you say about the situation. Karen Friedman, a business communications coach, shares her advice and recommendations for making remote and in-person presentations about a government or corporate crisis.

Quotes

"If you're trying to write for the masses, you may not have that personal touch. But if you're speaking to one person or writing for one person, it becomes more conversational, warmer, and more personal." - Karen Friedman

"In order to keep the audience's attention, it's important to pause, breathe, and speak at a moderate pace. This is particularly crucial in virtual situations, where people tend to talk over each other." - Karen Friedman

Featured Guest
Karen Friedman
Business Communication Coach
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenfriedmanenterprises/

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Communicating Challenging News and Essential Information
02:29 Distinguishing Between In-Person and Virtual Body Language
08:01 Effective Approaches to Handling Interviews with Reporters and Activists
12:18 Best Practices for Communicating a Message Remotely
14:21 Presenting Virtually: Strategies for a Professional Appearance
17:05 Principles for Effective Communication in Virtual Environments
18:41 Effective Strategies for Public Speaking and Presentation Preparation
20:31 Achieving Self-Teleprompter Proficiency and Improving On-Camera Performance
24:11 Final takeaways from Karen Friedman
29:01 Outro

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