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Gideon For-mukwai

I am a certified emergency manager (CEM) with an obsession for training and education. Started out as a firefighter in Singapore.
Am currently pursuing a doctoral program in educational leadership and transformation. Hoping to contribute new ideas and strategies to the teaching of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and disasters preparedness with the use of stories and narratives that captivate, connect and empower.
I speak and train regularly on topics relating to emergency management and the science of storytelling.

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Research paper thumbnail of Exploring the Role of Communication in Crisis Readiness

The goal of this study was to examine the role of communication in campus crisis readiness at an ... more The goal of this study was to examine the role of communication in campus crisis readiness at an institution of higher learning that experienced a major crisis. In order to have a good understanding of the issues, the challenges, and the breakthroughs, the researcher interviewed an institution's executives who had emergency and crisis readiness responsibilities. This study was designed as a case study to gain an in depth understanding of what prevails based on three instruments: interviews, online questionnaire, and document analysis. This study involved eight interviewees in a sit-down interview and 21 respondents in an anonymous online questionnaire. Evidence indicates the institution has made significant strides in the areas of communicating with stakeholders, engaging and monitoring of the social media, and making extensive use of technology in building a culture of campus crisis readiness. Respondents credited leadership for taking decisive action after the previous incident that served as a turning point in the institution's history of crisis readiness.

Research paper thumbnail of Managing Crises and Disasters with Emerging Technologies

Research paper thumbnail of The Transformative Power of Social Media on Emergency and Crisis Management

Advancements

There is a wind of transformation blowing across the world today. It is changing the face of emer... more There is a wind of transformation blowing across the world today. It is changing the face of emergency management and every field of human endeavor. It is called "social media". These days, social media is redefining crisis preparedness through the increasing participation of the masses in the creation and distribution of content in ways that surpass the capacity of the mass media and public authorities. Public-generated content has been found to be useful in all phases of preparedness. Unfortunately, most public safety authorities are still suspicious of using social media in engaging and disseminating information. This paper examines this new area of transformation that is having significant consequences on public safety and public life. As the scenario unfolds, emergency managers have a tough time choosing between the mass media and social media. Metaphorically, it is a race between a 'hippo' (mass media) and cheetah (social media).

Research paper thumbnail of The use of social media in disaster situations: Framework and cases

… Journal of Information Systems for Crisis …, 2010

There is a wind of transformation blowing across America and the world today. It is is changing t... more There is a wind of transformation blowing across America and the world today. It is is changing the face of emergency management and every field of human endeavor. It is called "social media".

Research paper thumbnail of Managing Crises and Disasters with Emerging Technologies: Advancements

Research paper thumbnail of IAEM: Working for You

iaem.com

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Research paper thumbnail of After Bali: The Threat of Terrorism in Southeast Asia

Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency …, 2005

... Page 2. Page 3. AFTER BALI The Threat «f Southeast Asia Thi s One FWE3-7UY-48SZ Page 4. Page ... more ... Page 2. Page 3. AFTER BALI The Threat «f Southeast Asia Thi s One FWE3-7UY-48SZ Page 4. Page 5. ... AFTER BALI: THE THREAT OF TERRORISM IN SOUTHEAST ASIA © 2003 Copyright of the chapters belongs to the respective authors. All rights reserved. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Exploring the Role of Communication in Crisis Readiness

The goal of this study was to examine the role of communication in campus crisis readiness at an ... more The goal of this study was to examine the role of communication in campus crisis readiness at an institution of higher learning that experienced a major crisis. In order to have a good understanding of the issues, the challenges, and the breakthroughs, the researcher interviewed an institution's executives who had emergency and crisis readiness responsibilities. This study was designed as a case study to gain an in depth understanding of what prevails based on three instruments: interviews, online questionnaire, and document analysis. This study involved eight interviewees in a sit-down interview and 21 respondents in an anonymous online questionnaire. Evidence indicates the institution has made significant strides in the areas of communicating with stakeholders, engaging and monitoring of the social media, and making extensive use of technology in building a culture of campus crisis readiness. Respondents credited leadership for taking decisive action after the previous incident that served as a turning point in the institution's history of crisis readiness.

Research paper thumbnail of Managing Crises and Disasters with Emerging Technologies

Research paper thumbnail of The Transformative Power of Social Media on Emergency and Crisis Management

Advancements

There is a wind of transformation blowing across the world today. It is changing the face of emer... more There is a wind of transformation blowing across the world today. It is changing the face of emergency management and every field of human endeavor. It is called "social media". These days, social media is redefining crisis preparedness through the increasing participation of the masses in the creation and distribution of content in ways that surpass the capacity of the mass media and public authorities. Public-generated content has been found to be useful in all phases of preparedness. Unfortunately, most public safety authorities are still suspicious of using social media in engaging and disseminating information. This paper examines this new area of transformation that is having significant consequences on public safety and public life. As the scenario unfolds, emergency managers have a tough time choosing between the mass media and social media. Metaphorically, it is a race between a 'hippo' (mass media) and cheetah (social media).

Research paper thumbnail of The use of social media in disaster situations: Framework and cases

… Journal of Information Systems for Crisis …, 2010

There is a wind of transformation blowing across America and the world today. It is is changing t... more There is a wind of transformation blowing across America and the world today. It is is changing the face of emergency management and every field of human endeavor. It is called "social media".

Research paper thumbnail of Managing Crises and Disasters with Emerging Technologies: Advancements

Research paper thumbnail of IAEM: Working for You

iaem.com

Page 1. Vol. 27 No. 8 August 2010 ...

Research paper thumbnail of After Bali: The Threat of Terrorism in Southeast Asia

Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency …, 2005

... Page 2. Page 3. AFTER BALI The Threat «f Southeast Asia Thi s One FWE3-7UY-48SZ Page 4. Page ... more ... Page 2. Page 3. AFTER BALI The Threat «f Southeast Asia Thi s One FWE3-7UY-48SZ Page 4. Page 5. ... AFTER BALI: THE THREAT OF TERRORISM IN SOUTHEAST ASIA © 2003 Copyright of the chapters belongs to the respective authors. All rights reserved. ...

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