Preparing for the Unexpected

Whether you're a new or an experienced BCM practitioner, and whatever your specific role within your organization, if you have an interest in implementing and maintaining an effective BCM program, this episode is for you.

We speak with highly recognized BCM, Risk, and Crisis Mgmt. industry expert and author, Andy Osborne. We'll talk about many of the concepts, tips, and ideas contained in his book Practical Business Continuity Management: Tops Tips for Effective, Real-World Business Continuity Management.

Andy provides some great insights and examples when discussing the BIA, RA, BCP, and even how to work with Executive Management.

Regardless of your level of BCM experience, you're sure to enjoy this episode with Andy.

In today's environment organizations must become resilience, or they risk be passed over by potential partners, customers, and clients.

Join me as I talk with a respected leader in the field of Organizational Resilience, Rick Cudworth.

Rick will talk to us about Organizational Resilience, including how to establish a 'Resilience Mindset' and the knowledge of mindfulness, to help corporate leaders and their organizations, before and during, adverse situations.

We'll learn about the Resilience Lifecycle (Design, Change, Adversity), as well as outlining the 3 key pillars of Organizational Resilience.

Rick will also give us some tips on how organization's can help foster individual resilience, which aids in the development of organizational resilience.

There's allot of great information for those interested in resilience, so don't miss it!

Get some clarity on what's happening with COVID, Vaccines, Boosters, the impacts the pandemic is having on the young, and the Omicron variant (as of recording on Dec 8/21). It's my regular talk with industry expert and a former nurse, Regina Phelps. For this episode we talk about: a) Where we are right now (US, Canada, Europe...) b) What we know - and don't know - about the Omicron variant c) Understanding boosters d) The impact of vaccines on the young e) Understanding how COVID is harming the young...the ARE getting sick from COVID. f) Myths and misinformation. A very informative talk you don't want to miss.

After 25+ years in Business Continuity, globally recognized Business Continuity industry expert Brian Zawada has released his first book 'The Business Continuity Operating System: What The Best Do Differently to Achieve Success'. I talk with Brian about his book and how organizational leadership (and BC professionals) can: a) align BC to strategic goals, b) achieve lasting focus and buy-in, c) create and maintain meaningful engagement with stakeholders, d) make the role of a BC professions more meaningful, and much much more. Brian walks us through four (4) key questions that all BC professionals can ask their leadership to help create and contribute to, the 'right level of resilience'. Brian also shares his personal experience with contracting COVID19 early in the pandemic and what that felt like. Its a very enjoyable and insightful discussion.

Join me December 2, 2021 at 9am EST, as I talk to Information Security and Business Continuity expert Willy Fabritius on 'How Information Security and Business Continuity are Linked'. We'll talk about how important InfoSec is to an organization and how it differs from Cyber / Infrastructure Security, while identifying where Business Continuity helps overlap. Willy will also discuss Supply Chain Management and how not having a strong process could have a significant impact upon your systems, services, and employees; think of phishing emails and clicking those 'harmless' links in emails. Willy will also provide us some good practices and strong governance recommendations that leaders can implement at their own organization's to ensure strong InfoSec processes that work with BCM, to ensure a better protected organization. Will provides some great insights and even throws in some humor into a subject often seen as dry and dull. Don't miss it!

'Gloom to Boom': How Leaders Transform Risk into Resilience and Value' is the latest book by Andrea Bonime-Blanc (Routledge, 2020). I chat with noted global risk, ethics and governance strategist, and author, Andrea Bonime-Blanc about some of the key megatrends that are affecting today's business world, including the trend to increase the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the considerations related to it. We'll also talk about how categorizing risks using ESG&T considerations (environment, societal, governance, technology) can assist organizations in creating opportunities from risk to create a stronger sense of resilience - and value. Finally, Andrea will discuss the role of leadership and how they can transform risk ESG&T risk into resilience and value for clients, customers, partners, suppliers, and employees. Don't miss it!

It's that time again! I talk with internationally recognized industry expert Regina Phelps, as we touch on all things relatable to the current COVID pandemic. This month we talk about: a) Current status (Global status including US, Canada, Europe etc.) b) The Crystal Ball: What does the future hold for the next few months (Vaccines, status, immunity etc.) c) Endemic vs Epidemic vs Pandemic (What's the difference?) d) The upcoming holidays and suggestions for the difficult conversations about vaccine statuses, and lots more! Don't forget to check out the Health and Human Services toolkit referenced in the episode: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/health-misinformation-toolkit-english.pdf

Due to COVID and the impact felt by all industries, Operational Resilience has become a major focal point for organizations. Join me as I talk with Fusion Risk Management CEO, Mike Campbell. Mike clears up the confusion between organizational resilience and operations resilience, and the importance for organization's for focus on resilience. We'll also talk about the various components that make up operational resilience and how an organization can begin to tear down the silos, while building up resilience. Mike will also talk about the new paradigm organization's face with employees working from home, and how the traditional 'everyone-back-in-the-office' approach may no longer work going forward. We'll also discuss how strong operational resilience can help organizations with decision-making, especially during disasters, crises, and incidents, when the demand for information goes up and the time to provide it goes down. A very enjoyable chat about operational resilience, with lots of insights for leaders. Don't miss it!

I talk to industry expert Lynn Hobballah about two key Business Continuity topics: Embedding Business Continuity into an Organization, and Leadership Support and Communications During Disruptions. With Embedding BCM, Lynn provides some tips on how to integrate BC into everyday business thinking and how awareness is a key component to achieving that goal. We also talk about how BC is not a stand-alone process and that there are benefits to making BC part of daily activities. Second, Lynn talks about the role of Senior Leadership during a crisis and how to prepare them for being active members of the Crisis Management Team (CMT). Lynn provides some insights on what kinds of support they can provide the CMT and how transparency helps increase support for the BCM program. Lynn provides lots of great tips and insights to help embed BC into our organizations and how leadership buy-in and support helps during a crisis/disaster. Don't miss it! **Disclaimer: The opinions and experiences expressed during this episode are those of the guest and do not reflect those of her employer.**

There are allot of differences between the Public and Private sectors, and the differences between Emergency Management and Business Continuity is but one of them. Not understanding the differences between the two and how their focus is different between the two disciplines is key for all Business Continuity Management (BCM) Professionals. I speak with Emergency Management and BCM expert, Julian Richardson about where the roles, responsibilities, and divisions lie between these two areas. Juliana will also help us understand how both can actually work together - to dovetail - their respective activities to benefit people, organizations, and communities during times of disaster. Juliana will also share some good COVID-related stories from her time working at the Moorfields Eye Hospital. These success stories could be used a model to help other organizations during COVID. It's a great chat with Juliana - don't miss it.