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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Oct 1, 2020 • 56min
Business Continuity and Organizational Resiliency in Latin America
We hear allot about Business Continuity Management and Organizational Resilience but usually the examples are from Europe and/or North America. We'll talk with Organizational Resilience and Business Continuity expert Timothe Graziani, who is headquartered in the Dominican Republic, and chat about BCM in the Latin America (LATAM) region. We'll chat about some of the different challenges LATAM countries face with BCM and what's driving the push to move BCM and Org Resilience to the forefront. We'll also touch on how Covid-19 has impacted the LATAM region and what countries and their resilience people are doing to address it. It's a very information show with some new perspectives on some traditional ideas. Don't miss it!
Sep 24, 2020 • 56min
September 2020 Covid-19 Update w/ Regina Phelps
I continue my monthly chat with Regina Phelps on the latest happenings related to Covid-19 pandemic. We'll talk about the upcoming flu/cold season and what that might mean for us. Regina will also talk to us about Crisis Management Teams and ways to manage team burnout to enable organizations to deal with other current situations; wildfires, hurricanes, storms, and cyber attacks. Regina will also talk about Incident Action Plan (IAP) and how we can use these plans to better position ourselves down the road to deal with other potential crises.
Sep 17, 2020 • 53min
BC Management Assessment Report: What's Your Role During the COVID-19 Response?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has strongly defined the importance of a Business Continuity Management (BCM) program and the role of the BCM professional. Join me as I talk with Cheyene Marling from BC Management, as we talk about the findings in the latest BCM Management Assessment Report 'What's Your Role During the COVID-19 Response?' We'll discuss some of the key findings from respondents and the reasons for them. Some of the findings are quite surprising but they are sure to help define the future of the BCM industry and what's in store for the BCM professional.
Sep 10, 2020 • 56min
In Defense of Adversity w/ Steve Gavatorta
Facing Adversity is something most of us are familiar with; some of us are successful at dealing with adversity, while others are not as successful. The current global Covid-19 Pandemic is certainly a key adverse situation that all organizations and people are having to deal with. I speak with the author of ‘In Defense of Adversity: Turning Your Toughest Challenges into Your Greatest Success’, Steve Gavatorta. We’ll talk about Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and how we can help make ourselves more resilient after encountering adverse situations. Steve will also talk to use about performing a ‘Situational De-brief’ to help us identify how we can learn from perceived adverse situations. As an added bonus, if you wish to receive a free ebook from Steve, listen to the show and send an email to him at Steve@gavatorta.com. Tell him Alex at 'Preparing for the Unexpected' sent you! Enjoy!
Sep 3, 2020 • 57min
Adaptive Business Continuity - Part 4
Once again we talk with Prof. David Lindstedt and Mark Armour, the creative forces behind the Adaptive Business Continuity movement. We’ll talk about the latest news with AdaptiveBC and continue with some eye-opening discussions on topics related to Business Continuity. We’ll also talk to David and Mark about the possible future of Business Continuity in the world of Covid-19 and how we can present value to Executives and Decision-Makers who may be thinking differently as a result of the pandemic. We’ll even chat about why there’s been so little talk about the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) during Covid-19. As always, our chat with David and Mark will get you thinking on how you can improve your own BC programs.
Aug 27, 2020 • 55min
Privacty and Business Continuity
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.
Aug 20, 2020 • 55min
Covid-19 Update w/ Regina Phelps
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.
Aug 6, 2020 • 56min
Organizational and Personal Well-Being During Crisis
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.
Jul 30, 2020 • 55min
Vendor Management
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.
Jul 23, 2020 • 55min
Covid-19 Update (Part 5)
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.
