Equanimity Group - Wicked Risk

Cyber attacks, factory fires, flight turbulence — very much another day in the life of comms professionals everywhere. 🧯🔥🚒 But with trade tensions, wars, and sociocultural divisions pervading today’s risk environment, the pressure only keeps building up. What helps, I realise, is having a community of comms professionals with whom to share knowledge, experience, and perspectives. 💡 I really enjoyed my conversation this morning with Dr Zoe Hibbert and William Gaultier on managing crises and reputation challenges, at a forum hosted by PRCA APAC and CARMA. Thanks to the audience, too, for their questions and engagement. Three things that came to the fore: 1️⃣ Nurture a community of advocates: Engaging a diverse group of stakeholders — not just media, but also analysts, regulators, academia, civil society — consistently and purposefully helps strengthen the resilience and agility of your organisation’s reputation amidst change and volatility. 2️⃣ Power of apologies, holding statements, and the human touch: Leaders who communicate with emotional intelligence, authenticity, even vulnerability can genuinely turn crises into opportunities. A timely apology, a clear acknowledgment can go a long way. 3️⃣ Locality and cultural sensitivity: In our deeply polarised world, all the more, a generalised top-down approach wouldn’t cut it. Listen locally, harness relationships locally, and engage locally, even more so in tricky situations. Thanks to Tara M. and team for organising (and for the photos!). It was great to see industry friends Nur Sabrina Azmi, Katrina Khoe, Yvonne Koh, Ananya Mukherjee; and hoping to connect with the rest here too!

Recap: 12-13 September 2024 CAA biennial International Cocoa Conference, Singapore | Special coverage by The Edge Singapore "Challenges persist in cocoa industry amid soaring demand, melting supply" By Khairani Afifi Noordin & Jovi Ho https://lnkd.in/gQrQ5mgF Summary: Cocoa beans have experienced significant price volatility this year. This fluctuation is attributed to challenges in cocoa production, particularly in Ghana and Côte D’Ivoire, where issues like government support cuts, diseases, and environmental factors have impacted yields. Despite stable cocoa consumption, a slight decline in cocoa grinding indicates supply shortages rather than reduced demand for chocolate. There's a growing need for local production in Asia to reduce reliance on imports, as the region currently imports most of its cocoa despite high grinding capacity. Collaborative efforts in Indonesia aim to revive its cocoa industry, which has seen a production decline due to competing crops and ageing plantations. The cocoa sector also faces scrutiny regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, including monoculture farming and labor exploitation. Companies are urged to address these concerns genuinely, focusing on the risks to workers in the supply chain rather than solely on potential reputational damage. Effective communication and preparation are essential for companies to navigate rising scrutiny and ensure sustainable practices. Eric Bergman Elie Fouché William Gaultier Tod Gimbel Aarti Kapoor Fuzz Kitto Radhika Chavan Shirley R.

Crisis is dead, Wicked Risk is in. What does this mean to a Board Director? Join the ICDM Director Series 2024: ‘BCP is Out: Director Preparedness for AI-Powered Attacks on People, Tech, and Governance’ on 27 September 2024! This highly interactive session is tailored for board members and senior leaders, providing essential knowledge and skills to manage cyber risks. By focusing on the essential elements of BCP with a cyber risk emphasis, directors will understand their pivotal role in ensuring organisational resilience, regulatory compliance, and robust risk management. Featuring William Gaultier, CEO of Equanimity Group, and Dau Ming Seling, Founder & Senior Counsel of Narro Communications Sdn Bhd, this engaging programme will explore BCP for the digital age. Through the engaging sessions, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies, directors will be empowered to lead confidently through any cyber crisis. Register today https://lnkd.in/gwySZ5ZP

WORKSHOP ALERT 📣 HAPPENING IN A WEEK! Crisis Communication and Emergency Response makes a COMEBACK! Whether it's a PR nightmare, a natural disaster, a cybersecurity breach, or a social media firestorm- its always the most valuable asset on the line; Reputation! Happening on the 2-3 September 2024, this virtual workshop is infused with contemporary case studies from leading telco, cosmetics, and government entities globally to decode best practices in managing complex crisis. Register NOW to hear from William Gaultier and exude strong crisis leadership to safeguard your organisation's reputation! We have limited seats left, BOOK now for a special discount! https://lnkd.in/gn4wWHPd marcus evans Group

On Bernama TV 🇲🇾 sharing my thoughts. Key takeaways: 1. Attacks on critical infrastructure might be becoming a new normal, but the response cannot be business as usual. 2. The international community needs to consider adopting a global cyber treaty to protect critical infrastructure. 3. A new treaty would operationalize two ideas presented by the UN secretary general in 2023: to make critical infrastructure a cyber attack–free zone and to develop a global accountability mechanism in cyberspace. 4. There are different ways of defining critical infrastructure. One approach could be to identify specific sectors or criteria linked to the effects of an infrastructure malfunction that goes beyond borders and demographics. 5. For example, a major cyber attack on busy port, has effects on global trade with regional or national interest at stake across the globe. 6. Too many organizations—public and private—are falling short in basic things. 7. We need to emphasize how effective basic cyber security measures can be. 8. We should address the reluctance to implementing basic cyber security measures and promoting harmonized standard of care. 9. Basic mistakes are being exploited. 10. The market has not driven security. If there is no market demand for basic cyber security, then there is little incentive for companies to make security the default. 11. The government should leverage its acquisition power to create a higher cyber security standard for products and services. 12. The federal government can use its procurement to require security improvements in the software and tech that everybody uses. NOVEM CS SDN BHD | Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) | CyberSecurity Malaysia | Gobind Singh Deo | Cyber DSA | National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), Malaysia | Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission | Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC) | Malaysian Dutch Business Council (MDBC) | EUROCHAM Malaysia | KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific | Equanimity Group - Wicked Risk | Thomvell International | Gerard Ratnam | Elane Noor | Vicks Kanagasingam | Rita Irina Wahab | Krishna Rajagopal | Ramesh Naidu | Devan Sandrasagaram | Francis Koh, PMP, MBA, CCSP | Sivanathan Subramaniam | Nordin Abdullah | Sivan Umapathy | Chari TVT | Baljit Singh | Alex Ang | William Gaultier | Dau Ming Seling | Baker Tilly Malaysia | Raymond Siva | Gopi Ganesalingam | Danesh J. | Aizat Hashim | HuckHai L. | [Dr]Prakash Christiansen | Abid Adam | Jason Yuen

⚠️🚨🤯CAUTION: Be prepared to have your mind blown!⏰⚠️ Understand how to protect your ESG strategies against unpredictable risks. 🦉Who Should Attend? Board members, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and Sustainability Heads looking to safeguard their organizations and understand that what is in your ESG reports and what isn’t there is where “wicked risks” happen. Join us at CAAICCE 2024 for the pivotal session “Taming ESG Wicked Risks in Cocoa.” Dive into sustainability and corporate responsibility complexities with industry leaders. Featured Session: Understand how to protect your ESG strategies against unpredictable risks. Hear from experts like William Gaultier, Anthony (Tony) Riha 聶仲騏, Tod Gimbel, Aarti Kapoor, and Radhika Chavan Special Guest: Fuzz Kitto of Be Slavery Free will share his expertise on ethical cocoa sourcing and anti-slavery initiatives. Key Learnings: ● Navigate unforeseen sustainability challenges. ● Avoid greenwashing and ensure genuine sustainability. ● Develop rapid response strategies for operational and reputational threats. ● Engage stakeholders and manage crises effectively. ● Stay informed on regulatory changes and competitive dynamics. ● Build a resilient sustainability framework. Don’t miss out! Equip yourself with the tools to transform sustainability challenges into opportunities. Register now at https://lnkd.in/gYrScMY5 or contact us for more details at enquiry@cocoaasia.org. Details of CAA International Cocoa Conference 🛎️BE PART OF THE CHANGE, JOIN US IN SEPTEMBER 🗓️Date: 12-13 September 2024  🚪Venue: Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore ✪ Registration & Gala Dinner Booking: https://lnkd.in/gYrScMY5 🏨 Special Hotel Rates at the venue: https://lnkd.in/ge3Mbmvj ➡️Sponsorship & Exhibition: https://lnkd.in/gCk_SYbt ➡️Conference Page: https://lnkd.in/gRR7BX2d #CocoaConference, #Risks, #CAAEvents, #SingaporeEvents, #CAA #Cocoa, #InternationalCocoaConference, #CocoaAssociationofAsia Shirley R. Akiko Okuno

***If you going to attend, please make sure to like AND attend - thank you*** Join our panel of experts on April 10th, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PDT as we discuss the significance of wicked risks (unpredictable/unprecedented like AI-Driven Attacks, Employee Going Rogue, Consumer Groups coming after you, or Greenwashing accusations) and challenges and what corporations can do to mitigate them.