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Mostly Crisis Management Podcast

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Mats and Craig, the neighbourhood’s most friendly and approachable crisis managers, delve deeper into Crisis Management – mostly. Taking real-life stories and examples – they try to make sense of the world of crisis management through a broad lens, storifying and exploring across a broader context and wider industries. To storify and condense what it all means into bitesize learning and entertainment.

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Episodes

  1. The art of scenario-based training, Mostly

    In this conversation, Craig and Simon discuss the intricacies of crisis management training, with a focus on scenario-based learning. They explore the challenges of designing effective training scenarios, the importance of building trust among participants, and the role of attitude in successful...

  2. From Cockpit to Crisis Room: What Aviation Can Teach Us About Leadership and Team Dynamics – Mostly

    What can crisis management teams learn from aviation safety? In this episode, we meet Erik Hoogendoorn, a human behaviour expert focusing on cockpit crews, operations rooms, and the psychological dynamics that drive our success. We explore the behavioural framework known as Crew Resource…

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  3. Resilience in Action: Training, Structure and Adaptability in Crisis Response – Mostly

    What does it really mean to be resilient in today’s fast-moving, high-risk environments? In this episode, we meet Alan Crozier – Resilience Manager for one of the UK's Regional Ambulance Services – who shares his personal views and opinions as we explore the dynamic relationship between training,...

  4. Hybrid Threats and Total Defence: Preparing Society for the Next Crisis, mostly

    What does hybrid warfare mean for civil preparedness – and how can organisations prepare for it? In this episode, Craig and Mats meet Tomas Couch, who is a European Defence Sector Specialist. We explore NATO integration, evolving defence strategies, and how hybrid threats challenge traditional...

  5. Values Under Pressure: Leading with Purpose in Humanitarian Crisis Response, mostly

    What happens when military precision meets humanitarian purpose? In this episode, Matt and Mats meet Sarah Mellis, a former Operations Manager in the British Army who is now Operations Coordinator at REACT. We explore the transition from military service to NGO leadership and crisis response....

  6. From Military to Crisis Management: A Journey, mostly

    In this episode, Craig and Mats meet Matt Ireland – a former Royal Artillery Officer – to discuss transitioning from military service to crisis management consulting. They explore the challenges faced during this transition, the importance of self-awareness and reflection, and the differences...

  7. The Interconnectedness of National Critical Infrastructure, mostly

    In this episode, Mats and Craig are joined by Paul Mitchell to explore the interconnectedness of national critical infrastructure. Based on Paul's experience as a consultant in resilience and continuity, they dive into crucial elements like energy, water, and telecommunications and discuss the...

  8. Stuck in a blizzard, mostly

    Craig and Mats discuss a traffic incident on the E22 road in Sweden. The snow was extremely bad, and it was difficult to get ahead. Communication and cooperation between different actors were deficient. This episode emphasises the importance of creating a situational picture and acting…

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  9. A new standard for crisis management, mostly

    Mats and Craig introduce a new standard for crisis management: The Murphy Standard, which helps when it comes to visualizing an organization's capacity and getting a hold on the steps needed for improvement. The podcast goes through the five parts of the standard: people, organization, plans…

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  10. How to set up a training program, mostly

    How to think when setting up a training program. Listen to Mats and Craig discussing everything from the big picture to small details. Combining exercises, theoretical education, and other pieces to reach competence is a delicate challenge.

  11. In principle: Understanding

    Mats and Craig will break down Murphy's seven guiding principles into short, sharp, introductory blitzes. Here's a talk with Johanna Williams about the second blitz and principle: Understanding.

  12. Mostly Andre

    Homicide and tactical firearms, Andre Regan, discusses his take on Crisis Management following 30 years of police service in London. Discussing how to extract ourselves from the tactical and understand the strategic in a generalist system, exploit strengths, and build a capable team before it is...

  13. River Rescue, mostly

    Craig and Mats speak mostly about river rescue with Simon Hansen, CEO of adventure rafting company Troll Aktiv. Transferring Simon's experiences into crisis management and decision-making. Starting with the idea of training courses and building experience, talking about managing dynamic…

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  14. In principle: Simplicity

    Mats and Craig will break down Murphy's seven guiding principles into short, sharp, introductory blitzes. Here's the first blitz and principle: Simplicity.

  15. Mostly in person or Mostly not in person?

    Craig and Mats debate whether crisis teams should operate in the virtual space or if it is better to do it in person.

  16. What can civil society and the military learn from each other about management?

    Meet Jesper "Bella" Berlin, a former elite soldier in the Swedish special forces, and Craig Sumner, a former officer from Royal Signals, UK – in a conversation about what the military and civil society can learn from each other. Listen to a dynamic discussion with examples of what experiences…

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  17. Decide or not to decide – Mostly the question

    Checklists and ultra-marathons – is it possible to preload decisions before a crisis? Mats and Craig discuss decision-making in Crisis.

  18. What is a crisis?

    Mats and Craig Mostly debate - What is a Crisis? Breaking it down into smaller areas, is it sudden, creeping or known? And how does a Swedish Prime minister demonstrate the importance of taking time to stop, think and then react to get ahead of any crisis? There are many descriptions of crisis…

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  19. What is Mostly Crisis Management Podcast all about?

    Mostly, crisis management is saved for the crisis and security managers. But on Mostly Crisis Management, Mats and Craig open the doors to wider context and relatable topics. To condense crisis management into bite-size and transferable learning – introducing and exploring topics through stories,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Mats and Craig, the neighbourhood’s most friendly and approachable crisis managers, delve deeper into Crisis Management – mostly. Taking real-life stories and examples – they try to make sense of the world of crisis management through a broad lens, storifying and exploring across a broader context and wider industries. To storify and condense what it all means into bitesize learning and entertainment.

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What is Mostly Crisis Management Podcast about?

Mats and Craig, the neighbourhood’s most friendly and approachable crisis managers, delve deeper into Crisis Management – mostly. Taking real-life stories and examples – they try to make sense of the world of crisis management through a broad lens, storifying and exploring across a broader context...

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