Sharon Robson discusses crisis management and resilience in technology and software supply chains. They explore preparing for black swan events, the implications of business psychology on technology teams, and creating a cohesive workspace.
Active participation and engagement are crucial in crisis management and business resilience.
Proactive risk identification and systems thinking help address low probability, high impact events.
Deep dives
Key Takeaway 1: Participate in Crisis Management and Business Resilience
One of the key takeaways from the podcast episode is the importance of actively participating in crisis management and business resilience. The course facilitator emphasized that when a crisis occurs, there is no option but to participate and be actively engaged. This mindset is applicable not only to crisis management but also to solution creation and engagement with customers. The key is to show up, do the work, and add value.
Key Takeaway 2: Proactive Risk Identification and Systems Thinking
Another major takeaway from the episode is the significance of proactive risk identification and systems thinking. It was highlighted that organizations should proactively identify and address low probability, high impact events, also known as Black Swan events. This involves playing the 'what if' game and considering unlikely scenarios that could significantly affect the organization. Systems thinking is also crucial in identifying threats to individuals, teams, and infrastructure and making deliberate choices to address concerns and mitigate risks.
Key Takeaway 3: Prolonged Impact and Supply Chain Risk
The third key takeaway centers around the understanding that a crisis is not a one-time event with an instant return to normalcy. Rather, there is a prolonged period required to regain business as usual (BAU) status. When designing solutions, it is important to prioritize core elements that can be brought back online to gradually restore normal service. Additionally, the discussion on supply chain risk highlighted the need to consider second and third-tier suppliers, as disruptions in these areas can significantly impact an organization's ability to respond effectively to crises.
In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Sharon Robson about crisis management and business resilience, particularly in the context of technology and software supply chains.
Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/3Qj789Y
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