Erfurt says goodbye: Memorial after attack in Magdeburg

Erfurt says goodbye: Memorial after attack in Magdeburg

Erfurt, Deutschland - On December 21, 2024, a devastating attack was committed in Magdeburg, which has a strong influence on the security situation in the region. Mayor Andreas Horn was shaken by the terrible events and found that the security measures already taken will remain, but will be tightened as a precaution. On the two remaining days of the Christmas market, no stage program will take place on the cathedral square to commemorate the victims and their relatives.

Today at 2 p.m. there is an ecumenical memorial with showmen and market merchants of the Christmas market in order to wish the injured all the best. These developments show how important clear communication is in crisis situations. As is emphasized in an article by Next Action, quick, clear conversations in dangerous moments are crucial, such as when evacuation in the event of a fire, to ensure that everyone gets safe in good time. Such communication strategies can also be integrated into security instructions in which employees are trained in role -playing games in order to react appropriately to emergencies.

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The concept of crucial conversations that promotes interactive security instructions could help raise awareness of such situations. Security training offer a unique opportunity to play through different scenarios, from physical security to cyber attacks. These exercises support employees in finding the right words in critical moments and internalizing the principles of effective communication, as described in the article by Next Action.