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Frequently Asked Questions About Peer Coaching Groups

Peer Coaching Groups: Your FAQs Answered We assume that you have already read the information on the page Start a Virtual Support Group to Help With Stresses of COVID-19. The information on that page would answer all of the typical questions about planning and operating a support group. However, the following questions still tend to …
Regulators losing patience with auto industry deception When the massive auto industry airbag recalls were first announced we were critical of the airbags’ manufacturer Takata and the way it chose to handle crisis management. Now, months down the road, Takata’s failure to come clean is resulting in serious monetary loss. At $200 million, the fine …
A bit of PR can go a long way Everyone makes mistakes, and although the public is quick to punish they’re also quick to forgive if you truly show you understand your error and are working to correct it. An email we received from the spice purveyors at Penzeys showed a great understanding of this …
New additions to the Bernstein Crisis Management Resource Library We love to remember those who helped us learn by sharing our own knowledge with the community. Recently, we decided to start giving away the formerly $10 PDF version of Jonathan Bernstein’s media training manual, Keeping the Wolves at Bay. Now, from Bernstein Crisis Management’s Home …
Learning more about this common cause of crisis Unchecked conflict in the workplace has been proven to impact employee retention, new hires, productivity, and your bottom line. With studies like the one behind this Conflict Tango infographic showing as many as 85% of any given workforce has experienced conflict in the workplace, you can’t afford …
What does your online activity tell others about you? If you pay any mind to the news or happenings on social media you’ll see a constant stream of people landing themselves in serious trouble as a result of online activity. So many, in fact, that we created the Weiner Awards in their honor. Despite that, …
A public call-out and quick resolution Nineteen year-old entertainer Zendaya has a reputation as being an outspoken champion of positive body image, and she lived up to it when she realized that L.A. fashion magazine Modeliste had done significant digital plastic surgery on images of her used in the publication. Showing off the power a …
Short answer: No. While the U.S. and China now have an official agreement that both nations will refrain from cyber espionage intended to steal intellectual property or trade secrets, experts are saying it’s all hot air. Citing findings from the time period immediately following the announcement of the new agreement, security services provider CrowdStrike published …