Riding the Wave-Project Management for Emergency Managers

Leadership and Team Dynamics in Emergency Management

23 Dec 2025

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Part 2 of my podcast with Michael Stone, President of the IFRC Alumni Association features a discussion on leadership and team dynamics within the context of emergency management and Red Cross principles. They reflect on effective leadership practices during their IFRC mission in Georgia (former Soviet Republic), and highlight key strategies such as monthly staff gatherings, fostering equality among international and national staff, and leveraging national staff talents. The conversation includes anecdotes about cultural integration, the importance of respect for national identity, and the value of collaborations with NGOs.TimestampsIntroduction and Acknowledgements — 00:00Diplomacy and Leadership Insights — 01:29Reflections on Mission in Georgia — 01:51National and International Staff Dynamics — 03:47Cultural Integration and Team Building — 05:44Challenges and Achievements in Georgia — 07:49Leadership Anecdotes and Lessons — 12:30About Michael:Michael Stone currently serves as the President of the IFRC Alumni Association, where he fosters a global network of former Red Cross and Red Crescent staff. A distinguished humanitarian specialist, he has spent decades managing complex emergency responses for refugees and internally displaced persons. Stone formerly served as the Head of International Operations for the British Red Cross, directing major relief efforts in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Balkans. He is perhaps best known for orchestrating and leading Princess Diana’s historic 1997 anti-landmine mission to Angola, a pivotal moment in the global campaign to ban landmines. His extensive career also includes senior leadership roles with the United Nations and various international NGOs.Listen to the first part of this interview in episode 21, where Michael presents the 12 Laws for Effective Emergency Management. For more information on the IFRC Alumni Association:https://www.ifrcalumni.org/

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Riding the Wave-Project Management for Emergency Managers

Leadership and Team Dynamics in Emergency Management

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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