The hottest Crisis Management Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
Category
Top Business Topics

Inside the Crisis at Google

Big Technology • 9632 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Corporate Ethics Crisis Management Innovation
  1. The crisis at Google, involving controversial AI outputs, highlights significant organizational dysfunction and lack of clear accountability.
  2. The focus on culture war narratives in analyzing the crisis may overlook deeper issues within Google's operations.
  3. Google's handling of the crisis with its Gemini tool demonstrated the company's struggle with transparency and the need for significant organizational changes.

Matt Hancock's broken half-formed brain

Striking 13 • 2415 implied HN points • 01 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Government Leadership Crisis Management Public Service
  1. Matt Hancock exhibited a series of failures during public testimonies, highlighting his inadequacy for his role as the health secretary.
  2. Hancock's attempts to defend himself against criticism were often weak and contradicted by his own actions, showcasing his lack of credibility.
  3. The issues with Matt Hancock go beyond his individual shortcomings, reflecting larger structural flaws within the British government and the declining quality of ministers.

Sanitizer Surge: Cautionary Consequences of COVID-19 Crisis

COVID Reason • 1533 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Environmental Impact Public Health Crisis Management
  1. The surge in demand for hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 crisis led to unintended consequences.
  2. The FDA's decision to relax regulations in response to the demand resulted in an influx of inexperienced hand sanitizer manufacturers.
  3. The environmental catastrophe in Carson, California, highlights the importance of considering potential risks and consequences during a crisis.

Epidemic Diffusion: The Hijack of False Narratives in Covid Discourse

DARK FUTURA • 1631 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Global Crisis Global Governance Power Dynamics Crisis Management
  1. Many conspiracy theories around Covid discourse lack focus on the underlying purpose behind the events, which could be linked to issues like global finance and the 2020 elections.
  2. The Covid pandemic served as a smokescreen to allow global elites to increase money supply, print trillions of dollars, manipulate elections, and implement digital ID systems.
  3. Future 'pandemic' scares may be used as tools to further control society, push agendas like CBDCs and digital IDs, and maintain elite power over the population.

How To Swear At Your Coworkers

The Ruffian • 288 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Leadership Crisis Management Workplace culture Decision-making
  1. The use of swearing in the workplace can indicate a lack of self-discipline and quality of thought.
  2. Swearing, when used strategically and thoughtfully, can be a powerful tool for impactful communication.
  3. Maintaining a balance between reasonableness and assertiveness is crucial, knowing when to speak up even if it requires using strong language.
Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity:

Crisis of the 23rd Century

Nemets • 198 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
💾 History Civilization Crisis Management
  1. Civilizations have risen and fallen many times throughout history, facing apocalypses like the Fall of Rome.
  2. During eras of crisis, civilizations bend but do not break, enduring wars, disease, and devastation.
  3. The Crisis of the 23rd Century brought ruin to many regions, causing shifts in climate, migrations, and conflicts that changed the course of history.

Subscriber Commentary and Review Thread (#14)

The Upheaval • 219 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Global Politics Terrorism Crisis Management
  1. The British government runs a program called Prevent that encourages people to report on their neighbors for having 'wrong' thoughts.
  2. Some taxpayer-funded documents have flagged seemingly harmless books and TV shows as signs of potential extremism.
  3. International Substack users may soon see new features like pricing in local currencies and alternative payment options.

The Power Of Absent Things.

Trying to Understand the World • 6 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Ukraine History Crisis Management Diplomacy
  1. Understanding the history, symbolism, and previous political decisions is crucial to analyzing current political statements and actions.
  2. Political decisions and actions are heavily influenced by a complex accumulation of past statements, commitments, and decisions, creating constraints on present actions and limiting future possibilities.
  3. In times of crisis, decision-makers often operate in a state of confusion, following preset narratives and sedimented beliefs, unable to adapt to changing circumstances or consider alternative policies.

The U.S. loves sending secretive "objects" into other countries

Matthew's Notebook • 157 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Military Global relations National Security Foreign Policy Crisis Management
  1. The U.S. has a history of sending secretive objects into other countries that can lead to serious international crises.
  2. American responses to foreign intrusions may sometimes be perceived as overreactions by experts.
  3. Reflection on U.S. actions towards weaker nations is necessary, especially in the context of past incidents like the Cuban missile crisis and recent tensions with Iran and China.

Prigozhin Gone? Xi Departed? COVID Back? Thinking Through the Impossible

Dr. Pippa's Pen & Podcast • 41 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Leadership Economy Crisis Management International relations
  1. Highly significant political and geopolitical events are happening suddenly in a 24-hour period.
  2. Economies in Russia and China are facing challenges and showing signs of implosion.
  3. The abrupt disappearance of significant figures or entities can have profound impacts despite initial disbelief.

Russo-Ukrainian War: The Wagner Uprising

Big Serge Thought • 14 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics War Crisis Management Mercenaries Government Security
  1. The events surrounding the Wagner Uprising were dramatic but did not pose a significant threat to the stability of the Russian state.
  2. Different ideological perspectives led to varying interpretations of the event, but it was mainly driven by Prigozhin's attempt to protect the independence of his PMC, Wagner.
  3. Despite the challenges posed by the uprising, the Russian government managed the crisis competently, showcasing overall stability and control.

Bully for Ofsted. But Tolley law does for Dom!

Irregular Thoughts • 19 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Policy Leadership Crisis Management
  1. In a professional setting, it's important to address inadequacies without resorting to bullying tactics.
  2. Facing professional criticism can be intimidating, but it should be handled with support and understanding.
  3. Balancing the need for constructive feedback with avoiding bullying behavior is crucial in a successful work environment.

How to lead teams through war [Storytime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 04 Feb 23
💼 Business Leadership Team Management Startup Community Building Crisis Management
  1. Communicate with your team as people, showing empathy and understanding during tough times can help them feel connected and supported.
  2. Include the entire team in important information and decisions to foster a sense of unity, responsibility, and transparency.
  3. Lead by being a guiding light during crises, providing clarity, direction, and ensuring the team stays focused on the common goal.

War Stories - Defusing an executive kerfuffle

Joseph Gefroh • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
💼 Business Leadership Crisis Management Management
  1. Leaders sometimes face no-win scenarios and may need to personally take the loss for the greater good of the organization.
  2. In times of crisis, a sudden flurry of messages or alarms can indicate an unexpected problem that needs immediate attention.
  3. Effective communication and conflict resolution are crucial skills for leaders to handle situations where executive feathers are ruffled.

Boom Time

Perspective Agents • 0 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
💼 Business AI Market Trends Crisis Management
  1. AI spending is increasing rapidly, specifically in generative AI tools with various applications like search, text-to-video, programming, writing, and thinking.
  2. Leaders face a strategic gap in deploying generative AI effectively, lacking clear use cases and human effort to deliver demonstrable value.
  3. Companies are at risk from online attacks and reputation damage, requiring a shift in strategy towards leveraging AI for defense, understanding public concerns, and authentic communication.

Job performance and parental leave in Covid-19

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 20
💼 Business Performance reviews Incentives Crisis Management
  1. Companies reacted to challenges faced by parents during Covid-19 by granting them extra leave, which was necessary for maintaining productivity and work-life balance.
  2. Leadership decisions during crises like Covid-19 show the importance of balancing fairness with acknowledging the need for superior performance.
  3. Effective communication, fair treatment for all employees, and providing incentives for performance are critical for ensuring resilience and success during major events like Covid-19.