In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Lorraine Schneider, Chief Operating Officer of the Resiliency Initiative and an expert in crisis management and emergency preparedness.

Kyle and Lorraine discuss the challenges faced by people working in emergency management, whether they’re in large companies or small nonprofits. They talk about why it’s important to have support from leadership, how the lessons taught in schools can differ from real-world practices, and why resilience is crucial in dealing with today’s complex crises.

Lorraine Schneider shares her experiences from working with companies like Disney and UCLA. She explains how the Resiliency Initiative helps smaller communities and businesses develop strong crisis management plans. Lorraine also talks about her work with the Emergency Management Growth Initiative and the FutureRisk newsletter, which focuses on upcoming global threats.

Tune in to learn more about the future of emergency management and how to be better prepared for the challenges ahead.

Show Highlights

[02:17] An introduction to the Resiliency Initiative and its mission

[07:15] Lorraine shares insights into the unique challenges of working in public, private, and academic sectors

[08:06] On the need for leadership commitment and adequate resources in emergency management

[09:16] The disconnect between theoretical knowledge and real-world application

[09:50] An in-depth look at the the Emergency Management Growth Initiative and its aim to enhance leadership and resilience

[11:26] How psychological principles can strengthen resilience in crisis situations

[13:12] Lorraine’s predictions on how the field will evolve in the coming years

[21:47] The interplay between governance structures and effective crisis management

[23:33] The importance of cross-cultural learning in emergency management

[24:50] Lorraine provides the latest developments in the initiative

[29:56] The debates and concerns surrounding FEMA's proposed university

[38:11] FutureRisk Newsletter and Emerging Threats

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