This episode of Winning IR discusses what activist preparedness looks like in a public company, and how companies can strategically navigate an activist situation. Michael Verrechia,  Managing Director of the M&A and Activism Advisory Group at Morrow Sodali, shares his perspective on how he has helped clients develop the skills and tools they need to defend their board seats. Listen to the episode or read the transcript to learn: What should IR teams be on the look out for in terms of stock surveillance?What should IR teams do if they think there is an activist in their stock?Is it advisable to proactively reach out to activists?Does having an activist preparedness plan deter activists?What should an activist preparedness strategy include?