The 48 Laws of Emergency Management:
About this episode
This episode introduces a new series exploring the principles and realities of emergency management.
Episode Description In this episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, Todd DeVoe and Andrew Boyarsky introduce a new long-form series, The 48 Laws of Emergency Management . This series explores the hard-earned lessons, leadership principles, operational realities, and unwritten rules that define the profession of emergency management. Drawing inspiration from decades of field experience, philosophy, crisis leadership, disaster policy, and organizational behavior, Todd and Andrew discuss why emergency management is far more than plans and checklists. It is about people, decision-making, trust, adaptation, communication, and leadership under pressure. This opening episode serves as an overview of the series and lays the foundation for future conversations. The discussion examines how emergency managers operate in ambiguity, why relationships matter more than org charts, and how the profession continues to evolve in an increasingly complex world. Whether you are a new emergency manager, a seasoned practitioner, or simply interested in leadership and crisis management, this series aims to challenge assumptions and encourage deeper thinking about the profession and its…
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Hosts: Todd De Voe, Andrew Boyarsky
Topics covered
- emergency management
- leadership
- crisis management
- decision-making
- organizational behavior
Keywords
- emergency management
- leadership principles
- crisis leadership
- disaster policy
- organizational behavior
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Books & works: The 48 Laws of Emergency Management
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