Monthly Archives: May 2023

Should legal advice take precedence in a crisis?

Lawyers are involved in just about every serious organisational crisis. Yet how much specific training do they receive about their role in a crisis as part of a cross-functional response team? And how should they work with communicators and designated … Continue reading

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Lessons in leadership and communication from a city flood crisis

A damning report has been released into the response to devastating floods which struck Auckland in January. It exposes a shocking litany of failed leadership, faulty communication, and inadequate crisis preparedness in New Zealand’s largest city. The flood – caused … Continue reading

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