I started my career in law enforcement, working for many years (17) as a police officer. That experience grounded me in investigative work, crisis response, and people leadership under pressure. I later worked in high-risk international environments like Afghanistan and Libya, advising and managing complex security operations - experiences that deeply shaped my resilience and strategic thinking. After transitioning to the private sector in 2015, I held leadership roles in the retail and automotive industries before joining BASF in 2022.
A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is often something that many professionals do not pay close attention to. History has shown us that even industry giants can be humbled and collapse or lose significant income when they overlook critical vulnerabilities in their preparation for crises. This can range from overconfidence in their abilities and technologies used to geopolitical unawareness. If the blind spots are not managed carefully, severe crises can be escalated, which can even threaten the future of the business.
Consistent, clearly communicated values are among a company's strongest defenses in a crisis. But values can't just live in a motto. They need to show up in leadership behavior, brand voice and what the company spotlights far in advance of a crisis scenario.
Multiple suspects opened fire around 3:30 a.m. at Taste of the City Lounge, located off Franklin Avenue in the Crown Heights neighborhood, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed early Sunday morning.
Chipotle's food safety crisis in 2015 demonstrated that the commitment to quality can create vulnerabilities in maintaining high-integrity supply chains at scale.
She’s reached her limit. Relying on antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications, she’s losing her grip and her connection to the community she loves and serves.
"Nonprofits are tax-exempt organizations that must comply with rules of financial transparency and public accountability due to their missions of public social trust."
Canadian monarchy, an irrational remnant of colonialism, faces skepticism, yet during crises like King Charles III's visit, the public's affection for it may resurface.
We've heard nothing from industry about which of those scenarios might happen with the RTS switch-off, and it could be a combination of different issues.
NATO's military strength extends beyond troop levels, emphasizing the importance of fit-for-service populations that enable rapid expansion and contribute significantly to the war economy.