Leadership in emergency management: insights from Virginia
12.06.2024 | Duration: 24:58
We discuss keys to effective leadership and crisis action planning in emergency management, drawing insights from Virginia's recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.
Podcast overview
In this podcast, Shawn Talmadge, the Senior Advisor for Hurricane Helene Recovery and Rebuilding at the Commonwealth of Virginia, sits down for a conversation with Ross Ashley, a Senior Director at KPMG LLP. They explore the dynamic realm of leadership in emergency management, delving into the complexities of crisis action planning, the strategic advantages of decentralizing and empowering decision-making, and the importance of fostering a culture of trust in both blue skies and gray. Drawing from compelling stories and valuable lessons learned from recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene as well as their personal military backgrounds, they provide practical insights into cultivating a shared consciousness and equipping the next generation of emergency management leaders to face any challenge.
Podcast topics
- Cultivating a shared consciousness
- Shifting from deliberate planning to crisis action planning
- Developing the next generation of leaders in emergency management
- Building an organizational culture of trust
- Decentralizing and empowering decision-making
- Lessons and insights from Hurricane Helene response and recovery
On the podcast
- Guest: Shawn Talmadge, Senior Advisor for Hurricane Helene Recovery and Rebuilding, Commonwealth of Virginia; former State Coordinator, Virginia Department of Emergency Management
- Host: Ross Ashley, Senior Director, KPMG LLP
About the KPMG Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery Dialogues podcast series
The podcast series brings together leaders from across disaster management and government for lively, candid, and engaging conversations. From the frontline to the office, we dive into their real-world experiences, stories, and perspectives. Join us to hear actionable steps and insightful takeaways that can help you and your community better prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
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