Crisis Management Minute

It’s not a matter of if a crisis or scandal will hit, it's when. How agencies and companies deal with it can have lasting impact on careers, reputations, bottom lines, and more. In each weekly “Crisis Management Minute,” Edward Segal discusses how government agencies, businesses, and organizations managed a crisis, and shares his advice on how to prevent, manage, and recover from various crises. The observations and recommendations are based on Segal’s 30+ years of experience as a crisis management expert, consultant, corporate trainer, and author of the award-winning and bestselling book, "Crisis Ahead: 101 Ways to Prepare for and Bounce Back from Disasters, Scandals, and Other Emergencies." Segal is a Leadership Strategy Senior Contributor for Forbes.com and previously hosted the “Crisis Ahead” podcast.


  • President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico could create another supply chain crisis. In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” find out what companies and government agencies can do…
    December 16, 2024
  • In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” find out why President-Elect Donald Trump’s picks to head federal departments and agencies could create crisis situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    December 9, 2024
  • In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” find out what can happen if rebranding campaigns for products and organizations are not done carefully and strategically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    December 2, 2024
  • Sometimes the steps that are taken to address a crisis will backfire and lead to new crisis situations. President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to address the immigration crisis is a case in point. Learn about the…
    November 25, 2024
  • In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” Edward Segal shares an example of a company that was transparent about its crisis—and what happened when another organization covered up a scandal. Learn more about your…
    November 18, 2024
  • In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” find out the results of a new survey that shows how many organizations are prepared for a crisis caused by artificial intelligence—and why, if they have not…
    November 11, 2024
  • In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” learn about the benefits of social listening for government agencies and businesses—and find out how California Pizza Kitchen used the tactic to prevent a customer’s bad experience…
    November 4, 2024
  • Corporate and government officials who distribute inappropriate images can create a crisis for their organizations as easily as if they had done or said something wrong.   In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,”…
    October 28, 2024
  • Disinformation and misinformation about Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton have made recovery from the two crisis situations even more challenging. Find out why in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.” Learn more about your…
    October 21, 2024
  • The brands that organizations have before a crisis strikes can help or hurt their efforts to communicate and recover from a crisis. In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” find out some of the…
    October 14, 2024
  • The recent indictment of New York Mayor Eric Adams on bribery-related allegations may have raised questions for executives about what they would do if their employees were charged with bribery. Find out four steps the…
    October 7, 2024
  • There are several realities about crisis management that corporate and government leaders need to know about. Find out what four of those realities are in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.” Learn more about…
    September 30, 2024
  • There are several best practices government and corporate executives should follow when they discuss a crisis with news organizations and the public. Find out what they should do and say in this episode of the…
    September 23, 2024
  • The first presidential debate between Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump provided important lessons about some of the most effective ways for government and corporate executives to communicate with the…
    September 16, 2024