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In a world that is increasingly characterised by uncertainty, the ability to manage crises has become a decisive success factor for managers in companies.<\/p>\n

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In this new podcast episode (German language), Volker Petersen<\/a><\/strong>, an experienced crisis management expert, explains exactly how this process works. He combines decades of management experience in industry and commerce with his involvement in the fire service – an impressive blend of two different worlds.<\/p>\n

Learning from disasters: The importance of crisis teams<\/h2>\n

A formative experience for Petersen was his involvement in one of the worst train accidents in German history – the ICE accident in Eschede in 1998. \u2018Such major incidents require the cooperation of rescue services, police, fire brigade and other organisations in crisis and disaster teams,\u2019 he explains. He has also gained valuable experience in other major events, such as flood disasters, as a member of crisis teams and on-site fire service operations manager.<\/p>\n

Today, Volker Petersen uses this expertise to support companies in being prepared for unforeseeable events of all kinds. The aim is to create structures and processes that enable companies to react quickly and effectively in order to minimise damage and return to normal operations as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n

Why companies should prioritise crisis management<\/h2>\n

The transfer of experience from disaster management to business practice is worthwhile. Companies benefit if they develop emergency plans at an early stage, train employees and define clear responsibilities. Volker Petersen emphasises: \u2018Professional crisis management can not only reduce losses in companies, but also create long-term competitive advantages.\u2019 Because one thing is certain: the next unplannable event is bound to happen.<\/p>\n

Expertise and structure make the difference<\/h3>\n

Crisis management is often misunderstood. \u2018People initially only think of business issues such as receivables management or profitability,\u2019 explains Petersen. However, another challenge is dealing with sudden, disruptive events that directly jeopardise operations. He cites some real-life experiences from his own experience:<\/p>\n