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Berlin then and now
Not a classic ‘CrisisManagement’ blog, but still, a glimpse at a city that’s been ‘through the mill’ of war and division and has come out the other side as a vibrant and fascinating destination. I made a trip to Berlin to see a former colleague who is now working in the city, and given he’s…
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Oxfam – work begins on ensuring a permanent fix for the aid sector
Since allegations emerged of aid workers participating in sex parties in disaster-stricken Haiti, Oxfam has been fighting a rear-guard action. It’s looked like an organization that was wrong-footed from the outset, never regained the initiative and is struggling to use its undoubtedly noble values as a defence for the defenceless. This is doubly ironic,…
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The Presidents Club: the sound of British businessmen in five-speed reverse
20-20 hindsight is a great thing… Bear with me on this, because the fallout from this dinner is a great crisis, business ethics and risk management case study. Case study scenario: Bosses of company X are invited by supplier Y to a charity dinner as their guests where they will be treated to entertainment costing…
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Government issues media advice for people caught up in disasters… Really?
The UK government has issued advice for those members of the public caught up in a crisis or a disaster – don’t hold your breath – it’s mainly a marketing push for its radio, TV and newspaper complaints channels. It recommends people talk to a lawyer and that they should be aware of PR companies…
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The civil service has good HR processes; the government doesn’t. Discuss.
Within the course of a week, two government ministers resigned under pressure over impropriety and governance issues. Last week, Theresa May’s Defence Secretary resigned under a cloud of allegations about impropriety and because he couldn’t guarantee there was no prospect of further issues emerging. So, Gavin Williamson, erstwhile Chief Whip and holder of all the…
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