Join Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser in Episode #199 of the Managing Uncertainty podcast as he explores the impact of digital transformation on business continuity. Discover the shift towards remote and hybrid work, changes in consumer behavior, and the reliance on digital platforms and data-driven strategies. Uncover new risks like cybersecurity and privacy issues and learn proactive strategies to stay ahead. Bryan also shares insights on integrating digital transformation into business continuity planning. From potential disruptions like data breaches, cyberattacks, and technical failures, learn how a digital-ready approach can lead to better recovery and success. Don’t miss this …

What does it take to navigate the constantly changing business landscape? This week, we explore McKinsey’s new report, Getting a Read on the State of Organizations, and uncover valuable insights into the challenges businesses face in adapting to these shifts. We discuss the balance between speed and resilience, the rise of the hybrid workplace, building capabilities, and the crucial role of leadership. Join us as we share the experience of a CFO from one of our clients, who reveals how COVID made their organization more agile and financially stronger. We also spotlight GitLab’s success story as a fully remote company …

On this special Memorial Day episode, we honor the sacrifices made by our brave men and women in the armed forces by sharing some of the most inspiring and heroic stories of American service members who have been posthumously awarded for their incredible acts of bravery and selflessness. You won’t want to miss these powerful stories of soldiers like Brigadier General Frederick Castle, Lieutenant Alonzo H Cushing, Lieutenant Vincent R Capodanno, Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart, and Captain Ben Salomon. As we remember and honor those who have given their lives for our country, let us never forget their courage …

In Episode #196, we discuss the alarming growth of ransomware and its impact on businesses and governments. Listen in as we share insights from the SleuthCon Cyber Crime Conference, where experts from Chainalysis revealed that cybercriminal gangs are on pace to surpass their record-setting earnings from 2021. We also touch on the White House’s potential …

In this episode of the podcast, Principal and Chief Executive Bryan Strawser takes a trip memory lane, revisiting predictions made in April 2020 about the “new normal” that would emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. From new team structures, leadership norms, and technology investments to work-life balance, productivity, and customer transparency, it’s fascinating to see how …

In this episode of the podcast, Principal and Chief Executive Bryan Strawser discusses an article by Pankaj Ghemawat on global expansion and emphasizes the importance of understanding the four dimensions that create distance between countries: culture, administration, geography, and economics. Bryans shares experiences from his own career as he demonstrates the importance of how understanding …

In Episode 193 of the podcast, Principal and Chief Executive Bryan Strawser discusses the critical topic of mental health for crisis management professionals and tips to help manage your well-being. As crisis management professionals, we are the first responders of the corporate world. Stress, anxiety, and burnout are all occupational hazards of this high-stakes profession. …

In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser discusses the recent workplace shooting in Louisville, Kentucky, and the questions that have arisen around workplace violence prevention and threat management. Bryan shares a few key components that mature organizations should implement, including a strong workplace violence prevention program with …

In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser talks about artificial intelligence and business continuity. As a part of the episode, Bryan asks the OpenAI Foundation’s ChatGPT a few questions about business continuity and resilience and reads back its answers.  Bryan also shares how Bryghtpath has been experimenting …

Toddlers are always getting themselves into uncertain situations that may cause them to fall, but they are malleable enough to come out mostly unscathed. Your organization should be the same way. In this episode, Principal and Chief Executive Bryan Strawser and Senior Consultant Bray Wheeler discuss how resilience allows you to embrace uncertainty. Additional Resources …