Why crisis response preparation is key to business resilience

Organisations face many competing priorities and demands on their resources. But in the wake of the pandemic, the importance of resilience is foremost in the minds of many business leaders.

Everyone understands that the ability of a business to respond effectively to a crisis is key to its long-term survival. In the past, businesses understandably focused more on preventing a crisis rather than preparing and responding to a potential one.

Very few businesses went on to think about what they would do if a crisis did occur. How would they respond? Who should be informed? What would they tell customers? How would they minimise impacts…READ ON

Volcano erupts on Galapagos Islands

The tallest mountain on the Galapagos Islands has erupted, spewing ash clouds over the Pacific Ocean. Ecuador’s Geophysical Institute said the eruption was ongoing.

Ecuador’s Geophysical Institute said Friday the tallest mountain on the Galapagos Islands was erupting and spewing lava and ash over the Pacific Ocean.

Shortly before midnight Wednesday local time, the Wolf Volcano sent a cloud of ashen lava 3,793 meters (12,444 feet) into the sky, the Ecuadorian institute said.

Government images showed a piercing ray of light emerging from the mountain streaking into the sky…READ ON