Disruptions, crises, and unexpected challenges are inevitable in business. While we may not be able to prevent a crisis, we can control whether it escalates into a full-blown disaster.

The difference between a "disruption" and a "disaster" is more than just semantics. A disruption is a minor hiccup, but without strategic anticipation and planning, it can become catastrophic. The problem with many organizations is that they invest in impressive disaster management plans but fail to implement them effectively.

By making a few key mindset shifts, we can reverse a disaster and even turn it into a strategic advantage.

Why should we view disasters differently? How can we use them to improve our operations?

In this episode, I’m joined by Patrick Hardy, a speaker, trainer, author, and disaster reversal expert. We discuss how to plan for disasters and run a resilient business, regardless of economic conditions.

An earthquake is just the ground shaking. A hurricane is just a severe windstorm. A tsunami is ultimately a big wave of water. It doesn’t become a disaster unless you let it become one. -Patrick Hardy

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-Ready, react, respond, recover and reverse

Disruptions are inevitable. Is part of changing the culture of disaster management convincing people to anticipate it?

-Reactivity vs. resilience

How do we run organizations that can bounce back and improve after a crisis instead of organizations that crumble easily?

-The danger of a single point of failure

A disaster isn’t actually about what’s happening or the size of the disruption. It’s a matter of dependency. What makes organizations more disaster prone?