I wrote last week about how to prepare for a crisis and last month about how to respond immediately.  Today, let’s look at the first week. The first 24 hours after a crisis reward speed. The first week rewards judgment. Both stages carry their own legal traps, separate from the operational scramble your organization is…

Tom Rawlings and I are presenting “Planning Now for a Crisis” at CAFO’s 2026 Summit, scheduled for September 23-25. This post hits the highlights of what we’ll be presenting.  If you’re in the area, consider joining us at the conference.  A crisis plan is not just an operational tool. It is part of your organization’s legal defense….