In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Dr. Roman Tandlich, a seasoned expert in public health, water and sanitation, and disaster ethics.
Kyle and Roman explore the moral principles that guide actions and decisions during emergencies. They discuss ethical principles, resource allocation, and military ethics in crises, focusing on fair actions, resource distribution complexities, and the moral duties of military personnel.
Dr. Roman Tandlich has been involved in emergency and disaster management since 2011, focusing on water, sanitation, and hygiene challenges in developing countries. He is currently an Associate Professor at Rhodes University, specializing in public health, water and sanitation, and disaster ethics.
Show Highlights
[01:47] Understanding ethics during a crisis
[08:11] Key ethical theories guiding crisis management decisions
[17:42] How cultural considerations shape ethical responses during crises
[22:15] Ethical dilemmas involving animal welfare during public health crises
[26:21] The complex ethical landscape of military involvement in humanitarian efforts
[30:41] Learn about the ethical management of fatalities in crisis scenarios
[33:24] Emerging trends and future directions of ethics in crisis management

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Dr. Roman Tandlich, a seasoned expert in public health, water and sanitation, and disaster ethics. Kyle and Roman explore the moral principles that guide actions and decisions during emergencies. They discuss ethical principles, resource allocation, and military ethics in crises, focusing on fair actions, resource distribution complexities, and the moral duties of military personnel. Dr. Roman Tandlich has been involved in emergency and disaster management since 2011, focusing on water, sanitation, and hygiene challenges in developing countries. He is currently an Associate Professor at Rhodes University, specializing in public health, water and sanitation, and disaster ethics. Show Highlights [01:47] Understanding ethics during a crisis [08:11] Key ethical theories guiding crisis management decisions [17:42] How cultural considerations shape ethical responses during crises [22:15] Ethical dilemmas involving animal welfare during public health crises [26:21] The complex ethical landscape of military involvement in humanitarian efforts [30:41] Learn about the ethical management of fatalities in crisis scenarios [33:24] Emerging trends and future directions of ethics in crisis management

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Dr. Roman Tandlich, a seasoned expert in public health, water and sanitation, and disaster ethics.
Kyle and Roman explore the moral principles that guide actions and decisions during emergencies. They discuss ethical principles, resource allocation, and military ethics in crises, focusing on fair actions, resource distribution complexities, and the moral duties of military personnel.
Dr. Roman Tandlich has been involved in emergency and disaster management since 2011, focusing on water, sanitation, and hygiene challenges in developing countries. He is currently an Associate Professor at Rhodes University, specializing in public health, water and sanitation, and disaster ethics.
Show Highlights
[01:47] Understanding ethics during a crisis
[08:11] Key ethical theories guiding crisis management decisions
[17:42] How cultural considerations shape ethical responses during crises
[22:15] Ethical dilemmas involving animal welfare during public health crises
[26:21] The complex ethical landscape of military involvement in humanitarian efforts
[30:41] Learn about the ethical management of fatalities in crisis scenarios
[33:24] Emerging trends and future directions of ethics in crisis management
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Principles in Action: Ethical Decision-Making in Disasters with Roman Tandlich

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When Crisis Management Requires More Than Expertise Alone The Crisis Lab Podcast serves senior professionals ready to transform domain expertise into strategic influence. Each episode bridges critical intersections where today's most consequential crisis management insights emerge—between military and humanitarian perspectives, government and private sector approaches, technical knowledge and policy impact. Our conversations go beyond tactical solutions to address the questions that experienced professionals actually face: - How do you adapt established frameworks when crises refuse to respect traditional boundaries? - Where are the opportunities to shape policy rather than simply implement it? - What approaches work when complex challenges cascade across interconnected systems? Hosted by crisis management veterans who understand the difference between theoretical frameworks and real-world application, each episode features decision-makers who have led through the world's most challenging crisis scenarios. These aren't academic discussions—they're strategic conversations that help you expand your influence beyond technical knowledge. The Crisis Lab Podcast connects you with a community of 20,000+ senior professionals actively shaping how organizations and nations prepare for and respond to emerging threats. These relationships create opportunities that technical expertise alone cannot unlock. Subscribe to join the conversations that matter at the highest levels of crisis management, policy, and strategic resilience.

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