In today’s unpredictable world, one thing is certain—crisis can strike at any moment. Whether it’s a cyberattack, a natural disaster, or a geopolitical event, the speed and quality of your response can change everything. I’m Joseph Lamar Simmons, a D...
In today’s complex threat landscape, organizations across industries are seeking ways to strengthen their crisis management strategies. Whether facing cyberattacks, natural disasters, or geopolitical disruptions, the ability to respond effectively an...
How a Quiet Sales Leader Became a Blueprint for Crisis-Driven Growth In a digital era filled with noise, viral headlines, and surface-level success stories, Ashkan Rajaee’s journey cuts through the clutter. His story is not about overnight wins or hi...
The Importance of Risk Assessment in Crisis Planning Developing a successful Crisis Management Plan begins with a thorough risk assessment. This foundational process helps organizations understand the types of emergencies or disruptions they may face...
Regular Annual Review A Crisis Communication Plan should be reviewed and updated at least once a year. This ensures that contact lists, communication protocols, and messaging templates remain accurate and relevant to the organization’s current operat...
Leadership in Real Time, Not Retrospect When most companies were freezing hiring or waiting for direction in early 2020, Ashkan Rajaee was already auditing systems, restructuring budgets, and having the hard conversations. He didn’t wait for things t...
"We have a situation." Those four words at 1:17 AM didn't just wake me up - they activated a completely different operating system in my brain. What followed wasn't just a production incident recovery; it was an unexpected laboratory for understandin...
Drones, or UAVs, are incredibly useful in the public safety sector. Most of you are aware of a drone’s role in things like surveillance or monitoring, but the application of drones in emergency response scenarios can’t be forgotten. In today’s post, ...
Outages are never just technical glitches—they are symptoms of deeper issues, poor design choices, unvalidated assumptions, or breakdowns in operational processes. Every service interruption is both an opportunity and a responsibility: to investigate...
Avoiding outages isn't an act of luck, but the result of deliberate, structured engineering that plans for the worst while delivering consistent performance in the best of times. These aren't just IT ideals—they're essential blueprints for sustainabl...