Azeem Azhar's Exponential View / Season 4, Episode 14

Surviving a Crisis During the Techlash

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There’s one thing that can help founders of large tech companies prevent reputation disasters.

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February 12, 2020

Crisis management is not only about cleaning up after a disaster, but also about establishing a healthy company culture. Judy Smith, renowned crisis management expert, joins Azeem Azhar to explore why large tech companies seem to stumble into crises as they mature, and what every founder can do to avoid catastrophic reputation damage.

They also discuss:

  • Why corporate culture is the most important element of good reputation management.
  • How to navigate a crisis while focusing on growth.
  • How to communicate controversial issues to different stakeholders.

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