Anyone who has been responsible for a work schedule knows how complicated they can be. Imagine how much more complicated the schedule for producing an app or even constructing a building must be. Project scheduling is an involved topic that can be bewildering. However, those who take the time to understand it will discover a …

There is no single agreed-upon definition of project management methodologies. However, in broad strokes, it can be thought of as a set of guidelines, principles, and processes for meeting or exceeding a project’s requirements. Any project management methodology may help you complete a project. That’s not quite the same thing as saying any methodology will …

Tips To Help You Prevent An Avoidable Workplace Crisis “Ninety-five percent of the crises to which I’ve responded could have been completely prevented, or greatly reduced.” — Jonathan Bernstein How prepared are you for a potential crisis in your operation? Could the crisis have been avoided if you were more in tune with the perceptions …

[While this guest post from tech expert Josh Wardini isn’t exactly about crisis management, cyber security risks stopping you in your tracks will quickly lead to a crisis situation!] Cyber security is a crucial practice in today’s top companies. It is essentially the practice of protecting a network, a single or a series of devices …

Is There a Loose Cannon on Your Deck? By Jonathan Bernstein & Anthony Moore Loose cannon referred to an actual weapon before it entered the language as a metaphor. In the days before ships were equipped with fixed-turret guns, muzzle-loading cannons were mounted on wheels and rolled back and forth between gunports. A gun not …

[Editor’s note: This guest post from Brooke Cade takes an interesting angle, investigating how having a strong crisis management plan actually serves to help improve employee morale – yet another benefit of planning in advance! After all, employees with high morale are more productive, more engaged, and better able to assist the organization in the …

Crises can be divided into three categories: 1. Creeping Crises – foreshadowed by a series of events that decision makers don’t view as part of a pattern. 2. Slow-Burn Crises – some advance warning, before the situation has caused any actual damage. 3. Sudden Crises – damage has already occurred and will get worse the …

Editor’s note: Thank you to Kamy Anderson for sharing this post about the importance of regularly reviewing your business continuity plan. A business continuity plan is a must-have in today’s ever-changing and volatile market. A carefully and strategically devised business continuity plan has one sole purpose – to ensure your company’s continued existence, even after …

Crisis prevention saves lives, saves money, and saves reputation. Yet the majority of organizations neglect it until a major crisis hits. It shouldn’t take a dose of pain to spur you into action. In this popular article, Bernstein Crisis Management president Jonathan Bernstein lays out The 10 Steps of Crisis Prevention that can get you started …

A Technical Writer needs to create a Knowledge Community. How and why we need a Knowledge Community you ask? Being a Technical Writer can be difficult when trying to obtain knowledge. Whom do you consider for contacting, where do you look. How do you decide if you should gather knowledge verbally face-to-face or in meetings, …