The risk of conflicts has increased internationally, and the security situation is more complex than ever. Uncertainty and growing security risks challenge companies’ operations. Companies need to develop their conflict preparedness to be able to operate even in challenging and new operational environments.
The increase in conflicts means that companies’ operational environments are becoming more difficult.
Conflict preparedness refers to a company’s ability to identify emerging problems, create proactive ways of operating, and prepare for upcoming challenges, thereby reducing difficulties related to the company’s operations. Conflict preparedness also mitigates the potential negative impacts of the company’s own activities on the operational environment.
Internally, the company pays even closer attention to the safety and well-being of its employees. The greater the risk of conflict, the more multifaceted and complex problems the company faces to solve.
By understanding and anticipating the complexity of the operational environment, companies:
Conflicts affect a company’s own operations directly or indirectly. Companies may, through their activities, simultaneously both support and exacerbate conflicts. Developing conflict preparedness is not only responsible but also a cost-effective way to reduce a company’s risks.
In every conflict situation, some actors operate and succeed better.
Especially large companies have comprehensive risk management methods and responsibility programs. This work is important and supports companies’ operations even in difficult situations. However, these often lack:
These three themes are integrated into conflict preparedness.
We have compiled a guide containing information on what companies should consider in their operations in conflict areas. How can a company act sensibly and make ethically and responsibly sustainable decisions?
In the Tools section, we have gathered existing guidelines and tools that companies can utilize in drafting their own conflict preparedness plans.
We organize conflict preparedness training for companies operating in fragile and conflict-affected areas. Contact us!
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