Preparing for the Unexpected

Part 2 of my talk with Dr. Gavriel Schneider on Presilience. Presilience is a different way of viewing resilience, in individuals and organizations. Join me as I talk with acknowledged subject matter expert on human centric and Integrated Risk Management, Safety and Security, Dr. Gavriel Schneider. Dr. Schneider has extensive senior level management and leadership experience, and talks to us about how the current compliance-based resiliency approach of organizational leaders needs to change. Presilience is about the ongoing use of skills in a way to better your response to risk, whether it is an opportunity, crisis or emergency. It's not just the commonplace way of utilizing risk management to create a 'response plan'; it allows you and your organization to be better positioned even after you've experienced an adverse situation. It's another real eye-opener of a chat, so don't miss this episode and don't forget to check out Part 1 which aired 2021-07-08!

Organizational Resilience does not come about by working in silos. Join me, as I talk with resilience and crisis leadership expert Caroline Sapriel, as we discuss how we can connect different groups to create strong crisis leadership and build a sense of organizational resilience. Caroline touches on such topics as: 1) common themes in crises, 2) After Action Reports, 3) Crisis Preparedness, 4) distinguishing between sudden and creeping crises, and 5) Stakeholders Management and Mapping. And more! There is allot of good advice for organizational leaders and resilience professionals on how to look at crises and crisis response to help create Organizational Resilience. Don't miss it!

If you have doubts or questions about COVID19 and vaccines (the facts and myths), and want to know more about the new the Delta Variant taking hold around the globe, then this is the 'Preparing for the Unexpected' episode you must not miss. I speak with internationally recognized expert Regina Phelps (who was also a nurse), who puts everything into perspective. If you have fears of getting a vaccine, Regina breaks it down for you and what it means to get a vaccine...and the facts about not getting a vaccine. Share this with your friends, family, and work colleagues that are hesitant about getting a vaccine or push back believing it'll do more harm than good - or even that COVID is a hoax. This gives you the information you need to make informative decisions based on fact, rather than political spin. Don't miss this episode!

In December 20219, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK published a paper that ...Firms identify their important business services and apply resilience impact tolerances. This has can have a significant impact upon an organization's supply chain and ensuring compliance with the FCA directive. I speak with Sarah Garrington who will outline the compliance requirements contained within the FCA publication and what organizations can do to address it. Sarah outlines high-level considerations and steps corporate leaders must consider when planning to respond to the FCA requirement and ensure compliance. We even touch on work completed via the Business Impact Analysis (BIA). The FCA directive will have far-reaching impacts, so be sure to tune in and learn what you might need to address, even if you're not in the UK. A very information and important episode. Don't miss it!

What is a Smart City? In an increasingly chaotic and disruptive world of technology, I talk to Dr. Jacqui Taylor, one of 2019's Global Leaders and a top 10 global Internet of Things innovator. Dr. Taylor will share her global work as the world's first Smart City Tsar and define what makes up a Smart City and the considerations, and extensive work required, needed to make cities - and nations - Smart. Dr. Taylor provides us clarity on the benefits of a Smart City and identifies the misconceptions about the top and describing how to recognize a Smart City by not 'seeing' the technologies behind it. It's the next logical step in our development as a community and as a nation(s). An very interesting discussion not to be missed.

Presilience is a different way of viewing resilience, in individuals and organizations. Join me as I talk with acknowledged subject matter expert on human centric and Integrated Risk Management, Safety and Security, Dr. Gavriel Schneider. Dr. Schneider has extensive senior level management and leadership experience, and talks to us about how the current compliance-based resiliency approach of organizational leaders needs to change. Presilience is about the ongoing use of skills in a way to better your response to risk, whether it is an opportunity, crisis or emergency. It's not just the commonplace way of utilizing risk management to create a 'response plan'; it allows you and your organization to be better positioned even after you've experienced an adverse situation. We'll also talk about the VUCM world of risk management (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous). It's a real eye-opener of a chat, so don't miss it!

The profession of Emergency Management isn't always recognized the same way around the globe, neither is Emergency Management certification. I speak with Officer Russell Dippy, the Emergency Management Coordinator for the South Australia Police about the state of Emergency Management in Australia. We'll define the differences between Incident Management, Emergency Management, and Disaster Management, and Russell will also talk to us about the differences between a a Profession, Professional, and Professionalism. I'll also talk to Russell about Emergency Management certifications; their significance, how to obtain certifications, and the the key certifications recognized in Australia. Russell will also touch on the challenge of having Emergency Management recognized as a profession in the land of Oz. A very interesting chat, so don't miss it.

It's that time again! It's my monthly discussion with recognized BCM industry expert Regina Phelps. For this month we mix it up a bit and talk about what the pandemic means to the field of Business Continuity, how to promote what BC professionals do and offer organization's, and how we can show Value on Investment (VOI). As always, we start off with a quick update on the status of COVID-19 and vaccine's around the globe. It's always a great discussion with Regina, so don't miss it.

As Business Continuity Professionals, it's important we keep ourselves up to date on the latest methodologies, incident learnings, and happenings in our industry. I speak with noted industry expert Russ Parramore, FBCI about the Business Continuity Institute's (BCI) Continuous Professional Development (CPG) program. We learn about what CPD is, it's function, and the benefits it offers today's professions. Russ will also talk about mentoring and how mentoring helps build a mentee's abilities, confidence, skills, knowledge, and focus. We'll also talk about the ongoing working relationship between a mentor and mentee; when it's working and when it's not. An informative episode to help you build you BCM career. Don't miss it!

What does a Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) entail? Join me as I talk with Business Continuity expert Jacopo Capparelli, as he provides insight on what a BCMS program entails. Jacopo will provide some insights on how the 'Analysis' phase of the BCMS is often mismanaged and how it can be improved using technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). We'll also touch on the key Contingency Resources that all professionals, programs, and plans should address during adverse situations. Jacopo talks about the BCMS program with clear and concise language and shouldn't be missed by anyone wanting to know more about the BCMS. Enoy!