Which came first, the classroom or the disaster? It doesn’t matter. They are interwoven and interdependent in a constant cycle of learning, executing, and learning more. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. I reached ...

Crises happen when they are least expected, which is why every organization should have a crisis communication plan in place. Crises communications refers to information that is shared when an event ...

In today’s tumultuous landscape, the rise of misinformation and disinformation during disasters poses a significant challenge to effective crisis communication. The recent response to Hurricane Helene ...

As the real-life impact of the CrowdStrike and Microsoft outage continues to unfold, one thing is clear: building crisis communication strategies is an essential part of leadership. It’s a step that ...

In today’s fast-paced world, which is further fueled by social media, news and information seem to always be in excess. This can be both a blessing and a curse for organizations: on the one hand, it’s ...

When a corporate crisis strikes, executives need a strategy for discussing the matter with employees, customers, and the public. But unless information about a crisis is shared in a careful, planned, ...

Florida State University used effective crisis communication during a mass shooting, including a rapid messaging system and a safe word for first responders. Open communication about the victims and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. The Cuban Missile Crisis was partly resolved by a reporter acting as ...

Universities face events that can erupt quickly and without warning—from severe weather to public health emergencies to campus safety concerns. Communicating during these fast-moving events can mean ...

This article was written for our sponsor, Sinclair Public Affairs. In the midst of a crisis, swift communication is key. A rapid response not only provides clarity to those involved, but also helps ...

The question is no longer whether, but when your organization will suffer a consequential cyber incident. A crisis communications plan is mandatory to protect your business. Incident response isn’t ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In an emergency, communicators are on point. Crisis communications experts communicate the ...