Episode 300: Conducttr and Robert Pratten: Risk prevention through simulations

In this episode, Dominic Bowen and Robert Pratten discuss how crisis simulation and immersive storytelling are reshaping modern approaches to risk management, crisis preparedness, and organisational resilience. Drawing on real-world experience from the design and delivery of large-scale crisis exercises, they examine why many organisations struggle to translate risk plans into effective action under pressure….

The Importance of Storytelling in Organisational Preparedness

The Importance of Storytelling in Organisational Preparedness

By Conducttr In this episode of the International Risk Podcast, we are joined by Robert Pratten, storyteller, risk manager, and CEO of Conducttr, a platform providing high-standard risk simulation scenarios. “Stories are how we make sense of the world”. Organisational preparedness depends on how people interpret events, not just on whether procedures exist. In moments…

Robert Pratten

Robert Pratten

Robert Pratten is a UK-based entrepreneur, transmedia storyteller, and simulation specialist, best known as the founder and CEO of Conducttr, an immersive crisis-simulation and information-operations platform used by governments, defense organizations, and enterprises. Originally trained in marketing and consultancy within the telecommunications sector, his background in narrative design became the foundation of his later work in transmedia…

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2025: A Year Full of Crisis Preparedness and Response

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025 described an “increasingly fractured” world, with state-based conflict, climate disruption, political polarization and technological risks all intensifying at the same time. Geopolitical and international risk dashboards from 2Secure, BlackRock, KPMG and others show the same picture: conflicts are reshaping trade, energy and supply chains; national security concerns…

Resilience, Hybrid Warfare, and the Future of Security: Lessons from Ukraine

Resilience, Hybrid Warfare, and the Future of Security: Lessons from Ukraine

In this episode of The International Risk Podcast, host Dominic Bowen joins live from Kyiv in conversation with one of our international relations specialists to examine how hybrid warfare, authoritarian cooperation, and civilian resilience are reshaping Europe’s security landscape. Speaking from Ukraine as the country endures its most intense wave of drone and missile attacks…

Episode 282: Live from Ukraine with Dominic Bowen: The Frontlines of Resilience and the Future of Leadership

Today, our host Dominic Bowen joins live from Ukraine on The International Risk Podcast for a special episode examining resilience, leadership, and hybrid warfare in the heart of Europe’s most critical conflict. In conversation with one of our international relations specialist, Dominic reflects on daily life in Kyiv amid the largest drone and missile attacks since the full-scale invasion…

The international environment is full of risk, and opportunity

The international environment is full or risk and opportunity. Business leaders wanting to pursue opportunities in a persistently volatile environment need robust crisis programs and risk management systems in place. Read more to learn what the most successful companies are doing to manage their risks and pursue opportunities and growth.

Episode 79: Thomas Lahnthaler on self-care and self-reflection as part of crisis management

The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists, people exposed to risk, and other exciting guests from around the world. The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn…

Crisis management and international risk

Crisis is inevitable. Every organisation is going to face a significant crisis and many more minor incidents in the near future. This is why being crisis prepared and having a crisis management plan, that is understood, tested, and rehearsed is crucial.  All effective enterprise risk management frameworks will consider business continuity and crisis management. Supply costs…