by Crisis Lab
When Crisis Management Requires More Than Expertise Alone The Crisis Lab Podcast serves senior professionals ready to transform domain expertise into strategic influence. Each episode bridges critical intersections where today's most consequential crisis management insights emerge—between military and humanitarian perspectives, government and private sector approaches, technical knowledge and policy impact. Our conversations go beyond tactical solutions to address the questions that experienced professionals actually face: - How do you adapt established frameworks when crises refuse to respect traditional boundaries? - Where are the opportunities to shape policy rather than simply implement it? - What approaches work when complex challenges cascade across interconnected systems? Hosted by crisis management veterans who understand the difference between theoretical frameworks and real-world application, each episode features decision-makers who have led through the world's most challenging crisis scenarios. These aren't academic discussions—they're strategic conversations that help you expand your influence beyond technical knowledge. The Crisis Lab Podcast connects you with a community of 20,000+ senior professionals actively shaping how organizations and nations prepare for and respond to emerging threats. These relationships create opportunities that technical expertise alone cannot unlock. Subscribe to join the conversations that matter at the highest levels of crisis management, policy, and strategic resilience.
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March 14, 2025
<p>In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Rick Fernandez, an expert in emergency management, humanitarian aid, and international police assistance. Rick brings extensive experience from his work at the U.S. Department of Justice, the New York City Emergency Management Department, and international humanitarian missions.</p> <p>Kyle and Rick explore how human-centered design thinking can enhance planning processes and build stronger community and organizational resilience. They discuss how design thinking can be integrated with traditional emergency planning, foster improved trust and collaboration across agencies, and support the effective use of technology in crisis response.</p> <p><strong>Show Highlights</strong><br> [02:06] Rick’s diverse career journey in emergency management<br> [05:13] Explanation of design thinking and its core steps<br> [06:35] Application of design thinking in emergency planning<br> [08:12] Integrating design thinking with traditional planning methods<br> [14:45] Challenges and solutions in inter-agency collaboration<br> [25:11] The role of technology in supporting crisis planning<br><br></p> <p>Connect with Rick Fernandez<br>-<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickmartinfernandez/">Linkedin</a></p>
February 28, 2025
<p>In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Dr. Jim Wilson and Sharon Parrillo, two leading experts in health security and infection prevention.</p> <p>Dr. Wilson, a health security specialist focused on early warning systems for high-risk infectious diseases, and Sharon, a board-certified infection prevention leader with two decades of experience, discuss the challenges of pandemic response, misinformation, and the evolving role of AI in health security.</p> <p>From striking the right balance between early warnings and avoiding sensationalism to ensuring hospitals can maintain essential services during a crisis, this episode unpacks the critical role of trust and communication in emergency response.</p> <p>Tune in to learn how health leaders navigate uncertainty and build resilience.</p> <p><strong>Show Highlights</strong><br>[02:55] How early warning systems detected COVID-19 before global recognition<br>[05:12] The dangers of misinformation and the challenge of building public trust<br>[17:57] The evolving role of telemedicine and AI in infection prevention<br>[23:41] How hospitals balance infection control with keeping essential services running<br>[28:55] Rewriting the playbook on pandemic response and lessons for the future of health security</p> <p>Connect with Dr. James Wilson and Sharon Parrillo<br>- <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmwilsonv/">Dr Wilson's Linkedin</a><br>- <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-parrillo-infectionprevention">Ms. Parrillo's Linkedin</a></p>
February 14, 2025
<p>In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Nathan Gross, a public health and emergency management expert who has led major crisis responses at the CDC—including the Marburg Virus Disease task force and large-scale pandemic vaccination efforts.</p> <p>With deep expertise in climate resilience, emergency preparedness, and crisis management, Nathan shares insights on how emergency management must evolve to address the growing impact of climate change and public health threats.</p> <p><strong>Show Highlights</strong></p> <p>[02:31] Climate change and emergency management <br>[03:26] Social determinants of health and their impact on crisis response <br>[06:37] Community resilience and the rise of climate refugees <br>[09:35] Public health and climate resilience strategies <br>[12:48] The role of emergency managers in shaping policy <br>[15:20] How climate change is reshaping risk assessments and preparedness <br>[18:05] Lessons learned from past climate-related disasters <br>[21:32] Successful implementations of climate resilience strategies <br><br>Connect with Nathan Gross <br>- <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-gross-bb00388a/">Linkedin</a></p>
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