by Michael Devers | Jan 20, 2021 | Crisis Prevention, Perspective
In order to address a crisis, you need to define what a crisis is for you. It can mean different things to different individuals and to different businesses as well. Similarly to how people on the other side of the world (and sometimes even the other side of the...
by Michael Devers | May 4, 2020 | Crisis Prevention, Lessons Learned
“Even when you have an organization brimming with talent, victory is not always under your control. There is no guarantee, no ultimate formula for success. It all comes down to intelligently and relentlessly seeking solutions that will increase your chance of...
by Michael Devers | Apr 15, 2020 | Crisis Prevention, Right Thought
“If you need help, you have to ask for it. Help is very rarely spontaneously volunteered, but it is often enthusiastically given, once it is asked for.” This was a thought I posted on Twitter a little more than a year ago. It was inspired by a conversation...
by Michael Devers | Mar 30, 2020 | Crisis Prevention, Perspective
A year ago, I wrote a short post titled, “Go Have a Look.” In light of all that has taken place over the last 30 days, it seems to carry a different relevance now and I wanted to share it with you again: When you come in out of the rain, you don’t stay inside forever....
by Michael Devers | Mar 24, 2020 | Course Corrections, Crisis Prevention
“Every negative situation contains the possibility for something positive, an opportunity. It is how you look at it that matters. Your lack of resources can be an advantage, forcing you to be more inventive with the little that you have. Losing a battle can allow you...
by Michael Devers | Mar 9, 2020 | Crisis Prevention, History
There are different kinds of smart. Especially when faced with a critical and timely decision. One kind of smart would gather the immediately available data and make a decision within hours (possibly even minutes) and swiftly take the appropriate action. This solution...