
How L3Harris Cultivates Preparedness During Organizational Change
Mergers and acquisitions are common in business. When they occur, it is paramount to create a holistic plan that unifies culture and operations, including emergency preparedness.
In this episode, John Brooker, Director of Industrial Security for Space and Airborne Systems at L3Harris, describes how his team consolidated existing plans to develop a cohesive, standardized crisis management program for all locations.
We discuss:
- How their newly-merged company handled the switch to remote work
- Upgrading infrastructure and technology for more collaborative crisis planning
- How to create and disseminate a standardized crisis management plan
- The importance of including your entire team in the development and execution of your emergency response plans
Reach out to John at john.brooker@l3harris.com.
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
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