Preparing for the Unexpected
ALEX FULLICK, MBCI,CBCP,CBRA,ITIL,CORS,cABCF,ISO22301,Author
Preparing for the Unexpected is about how people, organizations and communities plan, prepare, test, communicate and respond to sudden unplanned events such as natural and manmade disasters and crises. The show is for everyone who wants an understanding of how plans are created for individuals, organizations and communities and for anyone who wants to know what they can do in their own lives to help protect themselves from unexpected events.
There is a myth that disasters happen to others but in reality, they happen to everyone. It's just a matter of when and how well-prepared you are. The greater the level of awareness, communication and knowledge, the quicker one bounces back from adversity.
The overall aim of Preparing for the Unexpected is to reduce the suffering, effects and impacts caused as a result of disasters and unexpected life events by increasing knowledge and awareness of Operational Resilience, Business Contingency, Disaster Planning, Crisis Management, and related activities.
There is a myth that disasters happen to others but in reality, they happen to everyone. It's just a matter of when and how well-prepared you are. The greater the level of awareness, communication and knowledge, the quicker one bounces back from adversity.
The overall aim of Preparing for the Unexpected is to reduce the suffering, effects and impacts caused as a result of disasters and unexpected life events by increasing knowledge and awareness of Operational Resilience, Business Contingency, Disaster Planning, Crisis Management, and related activities.
Episodes
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Jun 17, 2021 • 54min
The BCI, Continuous Professional Development, and Mentoring
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!
Jun 10, 2021 • 52min
How to Prepare When You Are Not Expecting
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!
Jun 3, 2021 • 54min
Adaptive Business Continuity (Part 5)
Join me as I speak to Dr. David Lindstedt and Mark Armour about the the latest happenings with the AdaptiveBC movement, as well as how the Business Continuity industry is changing. We'll touch on such things as Risk Management, the need to stop focusing on known scenarios and their impacts, and the problems with 'plans'. David and Mark will also talk about how industry professionals are beginning to take notice of the AdaptiveBC and embrace new ways of performing BC activities and why. We'll also talk about some of the 'soft' skills that BC professionals will need to address moving forward. As always, it's an exciting chat that makes you really think about where our profession stands and where it might need to go moving forward. Don't miss it!
May 27, 2021 • 56min
Regina Phelps - May 2021 COVID Update and Other Topics
Join me for my regular chat with globally recognized industry expert, Regina Phelps. We talk about the latest happenings with COVID-19, vaccines and vaccine rollout and hesitancy, variants, and what's happening in other parts of the world. if you're a manager or corporate leader, make sure you listen to the third segment. Regina also talks to us about the research being done by Raj Choudhry on 'Working from Anywhere', which was published by the Harvard Business Review. It's always an enjoyable and informative talk - don't miss it.
May 20, 2021 • 54min
Well-Being: Creating Resilience in the Teams You Lead
All organization's strive to be more resilient as they move forward. They want resilient processes and operations but without resilient leaders and resilient employees, an organization will never get there. I talk with noted speaker, coach, instructor and consultant, Tammie Horton on how to create resilience within your teams. Tammie will describe the characteristics that can make a person more resilient, as well as describing how the brain functions in relation to resilient states of mind. COVID has put allot of stress on individuals, teams, and organizations, putting a strain on the well-being of many. Mental health and one's own well-being is key to creating a resilient mindset, workplace, and team. Full of insightful information, this chat with Tammie is not to be missed if you want your teams and team members to be more resilient.
May 13, 2021 • 52min
Developing a BCM Awareness Campaign
Instilling a sense of Business Continuity Management (BCM) Awareness is much more than a onetime activity. It takes allot more to plan, build, and implement a successful BCM campaign to continually meet the ongoing needs of the organization. I speak with industry expert and business leader, Matthias Rosenberg, about how BCM professionals can build successful awareness programs. There are allot of considerations to take into account and Matthias shares many valuable tips and strategies to ensure your program doesn't fall flat. Matthias goes into such topics as presentation methods, learning techniques, and how an organization's culture can impact your awareness campaign. Don't miss it!
May 6, 2021 • 56min
Cyber-Compromised Data Risk Management
Ransomware! Cyber-Crime! Data Risk Management! These are the things that keep Senior Executives awake at night. Join me as I talk with internationally recognized cyber security expert, John Beattie. John will clarify Ransomware; what it is, how it impacts organizations, and how organizations can prepare - and respond to - cyber/Ransomware attacks. John will also clarify for us the difference between Data Recovery and Disaster Recovery, and how the two can actually work together. We'll also clarify the differences between RPO and RTOs and how during Ransomware attacks, these are almost never met. I'll be talking to John about the concept of MVDL, which is something many need to hear. A very important episode. Enjoy!
Apr 29, 2021 • 55min
Building Stronger Organizational Resilience
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!
Apr 22, 2021 • 56min
Regina Phelps - April 2021
Join me for my regular chat with globally recognized industry expert, Regina Phelps. We talk about the latest happenings with COVID-19, such as variants, vaccines, and vaccinations, and we also talk about a recent Microsoft report (2021 Work Trend Index: Annual Report) titled The Next Great Disruption is Hybrid Work - Are We Ready? You can get a copy of the report at www.stone-road.com.
Apr 15, 2021 • 55min
Using Project Management in Disaster Management
Project Management is a skill set that is used in many situations, even when we don't think it's needed. Dr. Desiree Beekharry talk to us about how Project Management is used during times of Natural Disasters and how it's various aspects are used to help with Disaster Management practices overall. We'll discuss the similarities and differences between traditional Project Management approaches and Natural Disaster Management concepts, while identifying the challenges and complexities with both. Dr. Beekharry will also provide insight on how Disaster Management and Project Management professionals need to be Agile in their approach to responding to disasters and outlines some of the challenges that can be encountered. Having promoted the benefits of Project Management skills for years in our Disaster/Business Continuity industry, I found Dr. Beekharry's talk to be very educational. Don't miss it!
