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Episode Synopsis
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.QuotesIt's crucial to invest in a well-trained team that understands its role to effectively manage the serious consequences of a crisis. - EricThe 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. - EricFeatured GuestEric McNultyAssociate Director of Harvard University’s National Preparedness Leadership Initiativehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emcnultyChapters00:00 Introduction00:55 Importance of a crisis response team01:24 Duties and responsibilities of crisis response team02:08 Having a robust large crisis response team02:40 Best time to make appointments03:41 Worse situations in the absence of a crisis response team04:30 Guidelines when appointing members of a crisis response team05:24 The responsible for making appointments06:51 Importance of demographics and diversity07:35 Specific skills for a team member have08:35 The recommended size of the team09:19 The best person to lead a team10:35 Application in the federal government and private sectors11:33 Testing the crisis response team in a scenario14:35 Imagining every worst case scenario16:51 Procedure on replacing a member18:21 Example of testing a crisis response team20:20 Testing the crisis management plan21:54 Takeaways from EricProduced by Heartcast Mediahttp://www.heartcastmedia.com
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