Event Details
Time: 8:00 am - 8:30 am AEDT (UTC+11:00)
Date: 12 October 2026
Venue: Online
Registration Fee: FREE
About the Podcast
To launch RMIA Disaster Reduction Week, join Craig Goldberg, CEO and Founder of Battleground, a representative from a local council, and Jane Whiter, RMIA Interim CEO, for a timely conversation on leadership during times of crisis.
Drawing on real-world experience responding to major incidents, including the Westfield tragedy, this session will examine how leadership priorities shift as events unfold, from the first hours of response through to long-term recovery. The discussion will explore decision-making under pressure, maintaining situational awareness, coordinating across organisations and services, and supporting affected communities through disruption and recovery.
Attendees will gain practical lessons in crisis communication, stakeholder engagement, and post-incident learning, with discussion focused on the realities of responding when events directly impact residents, customers, employees, partners, and the broader community.
Relevant to councils, government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, retailers, and organisations with public-facing responsibilities, this session offers valuable perspectives on building stronger organisational resilience and community readiness.
Key takeaways
Understand how leadership priorities shift across the first hour, first day, first week, and longer-term recovery period.
Learn the importance of clear roles, trusted information, and coordinated decision-making during complex events.
Explore practical approaches to communicating with stakeholders under intense pressure.
Discover how post-incident learning can strengthen resilience and preparedness for future disruptions.
About the Speakers
Craig Goldberg
CEO & Founder | Battleground
Craig is responsible for several global innovations in business continuity and resilience, using his expertise to develop tailored solutions for organisations of all sizes across a range of industries. Craig brings the customer to the centre of the journey, to show the value and benefits of a strong and robust program of work and adds value through assisting his clients to anticipate, respond and adapt to the demands and uncertainties of incidents and crises to protect the integrity of their business.
Jane E. Whiter
Interim CEO, President & Board Chair | RMIA
Jane Whiter is an innovative and diversified executive leader and board director, demonstrating a blend of competencies across government, not for profit and the private sector. Deep experience leading diverse and geographically dispersed multi-disciplinary organisations and teams in broad scope corporate, regulatory and business operations. Jane has a unique breadth of expertise gained from her involvement in various industries including construction, consulting, Saas, NGOs and insurance.
As president and Chair of RMIA, Jane will provide strategic direction and oversight, furthering the mission to promote risk management and business preparedness across Australasia. Jane is committed to industry excellence and aims to inspire and empower the risk management community to navigate uncertainty with confidence and resilience.
Jane champions initiatives to foster innovation, diversity and equity. She hopes that her passion for membership, mentorship, and knowledge sharing will inspire all professionals to pursue education and understanding of and in risk management, ensuring a collective contribution to society’s sustainability and resilience.
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