Preparing for the Unexpected

Covid-19 is changing the way to do business and with so many people working from home, it's causing many organization's to reconsider it's Privacy processes and how Privacy touches on Business Continuity programs. We speak with Privacy industry expert Constantine Karbaliotis, who will discuss the Principles of Privacy, and what some of the common failures of Business Continuity when it comes to Privacy. We'll also talk about how the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) and how it can help organization's identify and mitigate associated privacy risks; a definite help to our Risk Assessment processes.

I continue my monthly chats with Regina Phelps on the latest happenings related to Covid-19. We'll talk about the latest Covid-19 status, vaccine research, therapeutics, the upcoming school year, and some of the issue related to managing another crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The billion dollar self-improvement industry always puts the responsibility for change on your shoulders. But this approach rarely delivers lasting results in our health, well-being and resilience.

We talk with renown resilience expert, Professor Michael Ungar.

Michael will talk to us about resources that can make us resilience and by extension, help our organizations and communities become resilient.

Michael will share real-world personal stories and share with us the main principles that define resiliency.

Michael will share a few laughs with us along the way and we'll find out what we may be overlooking with regards to resiliency in our workplaces, communities and ourselves.

It's a very informative and eye-opening look at the science behind resilience.

Regardless of the times we find ourselves in, Organizational Leaders and individuals must take into account personal well-being, to ensure successful operations and the success of its employees. We speak with internationally recognized organizational psychology wellness expert, author, and Professor at the University of Guelph, Dr. Jamie Gruman. We'll discuss Dr. Gruman's thoughts on how we - and our organizations - can address well-being concerns and we'll get some tips on what we can do during times of crisis (like Covid-19) to help address well-being concerns. We'll also talk to Dr. Gruman about his book 'BOOST: The Science or Recharging Yourself in an Age of Unrelenting Demands' and how we can leverage the ReNU framework to help us increase and address our personal well-being needs.

Sometimes we can experience major challenges even when a crisis or disaster isn't of our own creation; we're impacted because of someone else's negligence. We'll speak with noted expert Vicky McKim about how we can build a strong Vendor Management procedures to ensure we address any risks associated with selecting and working with vendors. Vicky will discuss Risk Management, Supplier Chain Management, Risk Controls, and what subjects we need to consider with interacting with our vendors - either new vendors or ensuring our existing partners continue to adhere to their agreed-do service levels. This episode is full of Vicky's personal experiences and she provides lots of ideas for small, medium, and large organizations, to strengthen solid Vendor Management protocols.

As the numbers for Covid-19 continue to increase, it's clear the pandemic will be with us for some time yet. Join us as we continue our monthly chat with industry expert and author, Regina Phelps, as we talk about the current status of Covid-19 vaccine research and testing, therapeutics, and how we can enjoy some 'safe' summer time. An informative episode you won't want to miss.

The global Business Continuity Management (BCM) landscape is changing; from supply chain management to disaster response to the effects and impacts of the Covid-19 global pandemic. We talk to internationally recognized BCM industry leader and expert, Patrick (Pat) Corcoran from IBM. Pat will talk to us about the changing BCM landscape and what BCM planning aspects - and program components - organizations will need to revisit and refocus, as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic. From the new challenges of Working from Home (WFH) strategies to IT Disaster Recovery to the ever increasing potential of Cyber Threats, Pat will give us all something to think about, as we move our BCM programs forward through the pandemic...and beyond.

Part 2 - The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) published a newsletter containing some interesting perspectives on Covid-19 from it's various global chapters and/or representatives. Join me, as I review and talk about some of the perspectives and thoughts submitted by representatives from South Africa, South Korea, China, Canada, and other locations.

Resilience is important for organization's yet many forget that being resilient is also something we should strive for on an individual level. Join me as I talk with New York Times Bestselling Author, Rick Hanson, Ph.D. about his book 'Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness'. We'll learn what we can do right now to help our own mental well-being to become resilient. The Covid-19 Pandemic has/is impacting everyone but that doesn't mean we're all able to cope with the situation the same. Dr. Hanson helps us identify how we can begin to develop our own true resilience.

Covid-19 is going to be with us for some time yet, especially with the numbers we're seeing around the globe. We continue our monthly chat with Regina Phelps about Covid-19 and what's happening now and what we can expect in the future. Regina will also talk to us about the latest news with regards to vaccines and therapeutics. It's another informative episode you won't want to miss.