Kate Brader Examines the Role of Boards in Organisational Crisis Preparedness
3 March 2025 — Kate Brader, a Senior Managing Director and UK Head of Crisis at FTI Consulting, examines the role of boards in organisational crisis preparedness and response in a by-lined article published by Board Agenda.
“And while a recent Economist Impact survey sponsored by FTI Consulting showed nearly 60% of boards are now actively involved in crisis management, too many still lack the essential frameworks to navigate these turbulent moments. Alarmingly, only 30% of organisations have developed crisis communication playbooks, which means they are vulnerable to chaos and ill-timed delays when clear messaging is most needed. Even more concerning, 31% of general counsel respondents — the C-suite members most likely to be commander in charge of a crisis — admitted their organisations were least prepared to handle reputational crises, the risk they deemed most threatening.”
Kate Brader is a crisis communication, crisis management and reputation specialist with extensive experience advising companies and their boards on high-profile incidents. Her expertise spans a range of issues, including cybersecurity breaches, high-stakes discrimination cases, environmental activism and health and safety failures. Kate helps companies strengthen their strategic resilience to ensure they are prepared to navigate unexpected challenges and provides hands-on support to organisations facing live crises, guiding them through effective response and recovery.
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