Welcome to this week’s #CrisisRoundup!
Another week come and gone. My week has been productive and inspiring. I hope yours has been the same for you. As usual, here are some worthwhile reads (and a listen!) from this week.
Enjoy and have an awesome weekend!
Worthy reads from smart people
- Ebola & The Police: The Political Incorrectness of Shooting Sick People
Within this post, Louis Hayes brings forth a very difficult – seemingly impossible – question: If an Ebola-infected person were to refuse to be hospitalized and quarantined, how much force should police officers be allowed to use in order to save the lives of others? - Disruption technologies integrated within crisis message strategies arising during Ebola crisis
Within this post, @kfreberg explores how WhatsApp and News Deeply are being used for communication and updates within the Ebola crisis.
From The Crisis Intelligence Blog
- Facebook Launches an Emergency “Check-In” Tool: Safety Check
- WhatsApp As An Ebola Crisis Communication Strategy
- A Look at Today’s Crisis Realities and How To Manage Them
- How To Deal With Negative Online Reviews: 5 More Things to Consider
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This week’s episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast
TCIP #020 – Managing The Ebola Crisis With Bill Boyd
As the Ebola crisis continues to make waves in the United States and around the world, the CDC, government, hospitals and countless others are being looked to to lead the public through this epidemic. With this responsibility comes the need for effective, credible and authoritative crisis leadership. Within this episode of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, Bill Boyd and I discuss the current state of the Ebola crisis and how the CDC, hospitals and government are fairing in their crisis communication and overall management of this escalating epidemic. Listen here!
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Author of Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World, Melissa Agnes is a leading authority on crisis preparedness, reputation management, and brand protection. Agnes is a coveted keynote speaker, commentator, and advisor to some of today’s leading organizations faced with the greatest risks. Learn more about Melissa and her work here.
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