In today's rapidly evolving risk landscape, crisis management is more critical than ever. The latest report uncovers key findings on the state of crisis preparedness, identifying common gaps in planning that leave organizations vulnerable. A strong correlation was observed between program maturity and the potential financial losses companies face, underscoring the need for robust crisis response capabilities. Additionally, many resilience programs still struggle with consistent implementation, facing challenges such as resource limitations and organizational alignment. This presentation will dive into these insights, offering actionable recommendations to fortify crisis management efforts.
Grace Burley
Grace Burley has more than two decades of experience leading Fortune 500 companies to develop and implement corporate resilience programs. Her strength involves developing customized plans that seamlessly integrate crisis management, business continuity, workplace violence prevention, and emergency management. Grace founded Strategic Crisis Advisors which she grew into a multi-million-dollar consulting firm that was acquired by Witt O’Brien’s in 2018.
She has guided clients to respond to varied crises, including terrorism, natural disasters, reputation troubles, supply chain disruptions, or data breaches.
Grace pioneers thought leadership which she shares at national conferences and various Crisis Management and Business Continuity publications.
Cheyene Marling
Cheyene is a global leader with over 25 years of dedicated expertise specializing in the resiliency profession. She founded BC Management, Inc. in 2000 and joined Witt O’Brien’s in 2022 as a Managing Director, Talent Management & Research Analytics. Within Witt O’Brien’s she is responsible for overseeing staffing strategies and data research analytics for clients globally in addition to providing career assessments and coaching expertise. She previously served on the board for the ACP of Los Angeles and Orange County in addition to the National Board for the ACP and the Editorial Advisory Board for Continuity Insights.
Cheyene was also the recipient of an ACP Lifetime Membership award in 2024, the inaugural ACP Hall of Fame award in 2006, and in 2010 she was awarded an Honorary MBCI by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI).
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