Are employees prepared for crisis?

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings To survive a crisis and move forward, firms must be prepared for when the inevitable arrives. Relevant attention to different elements of crisis readiness combined with effective leadership and communication can serve to increase essential readiness at both individual and collaborative levels. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.