Most crisis plans look solid on paper. But only a few work when it counts.  The dangerous gap between preparedness and performance  When leadership teams say ‘we have a plan’, it often sounds reassuring.  But in a real crisis, that

When a crisis hits, most organisations rush to focus on tools, plans and communication. But in reality, it’s your people who determine the outcome. They’re the ones who need to interpret the situation, make decisions and take action.  The question

When a crisis hits, it’s not your plan that acts — it’s your people.  And in every real event we’ve seen, human capability is the difference between a coordinated response and a fragmented reaction.  Yet, most organisations assume capability instead

“Organisations don’t resolve crises, people do” – Matt Ireland  Why technology fails – exactly when you need it most  In many organisations, digital tools are seen as the backbone of crisis management. There are systems for communication, documentation, incident response,

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” – George Bernard Shaw.  Crisis communication isn’t about polished wording – it’s about leadership under pressure and clear answers to difficult questions. Clarity, speed and trust

Structure is not the same as readiness.  In a crisis, what matters isn’t just your plan — it’s whether your organisation can move, decide and adapt at speed. This capability is rarely tested in day-to-day operations. But under pressure, your