Risk Management Show

Crisis Management Secrets: Turning Challenges into Opportunities - Lessons from Kevin Torf

Jan 30, 2025

Kevin Torf, a project management pioneer with over 40 years in tech, shares invaluable crisis management insights. He discusses turning challenges into opportunities, highlighting lessons from California's natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. Kevin emphasizes the importance of agility, innovation, and robust planning in healthcare and beyond, while introducing his innovative 'PROJECTS' methodology for effective project management. His reflections on preparation and adaptability provide a roadmap for navigating both personal and professional crises.

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Quick takeaways

Crisis management necessitates transforming challenges into opportunities while ensuring effective resource allocation and patient care within organizations during disruptive events.

Implementing agile methodologies fosters collaboration and structured decision-making, enhancing preparedness and resilience in navigating unforeseen challenges and crises.

Deep dives

Crisis Management Insights

Crisis management involves recognizing challenges and transforming them into opportunities. Personal experiences, particularly in California, illustrate how crises like wildfires and earthquakes reveal systemic vulnerabilities. Regulations exist to mitigate risks, but they often require costly adjustments and lengthy construction times, straddling the line between safety and practicality. Awareness and proactive measures, such as building with better materials or creating effective boundaries, can empower individuals and organizations to take responsibility for their safety.

Intro

3min

Navigating Crisis Management in California's Disasters

4min

Navigating Crises: Strategies for Growth in Healthcare

5min

Effective Actions in Project Management

9min

Closing Reflections and Community Engagement

3min

In this episode of Risk Management Show, we uncover crisis management secrets with Kevin Torf, a project management pioneer and author of "Getting the Job Done."

Drawing from over 40 years of experience in the tech industry and his role as founder of T2 Group, Kevin shares actionable insights on turning challenges into opportunities, fostering organizational agility, and managing large-scale projects effectively.

From his innovative hybrid agile methodology to lessons learned from managing IT infrastructure in healthcare during crises like COVID-19, this discussion is packed with strategies to help organizations thrive under pressure.

We discussed risk management, cyber security, sustainability, and the importance of teamwork in achieving success.

If you’re a Chief Risk Officer, compliance manager, or anyone navigating the complexities of crisis management, this episode is for you. Kevin also sheds light on the significance of preparation, planning, and reflection to anticipate challenges and ensure resilience in both personal and professional life.

If you want to be our guest or suggest a guest, send your email to info@globalriskconsult.com with the subject line “Podcast Guest Inquiry.” Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge from one of the leading minds in project management and risk strategy! ----

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