

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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Jul 16, 2020 • 56min
Covid-19 and Business Continuity Management
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.

Jul 9, 2020 • 56min
COVID-19: Global Perspective from The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) - Part 2
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.

Jul 2, 2020 • 56min
Resilient with Dr. Rick Hanson
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.

Jun 25, 2020 • 56min
COVID-19: A 2nd Wave, Vaccines, Therapeutics and What the Future Holds
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.

Jun 18, 2020 • 56min
COVID-19: Global Perspective from The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) - Part 1
Recently, 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.

Jun 4, 2020 • 54min
You're IT! Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When it Matters Most
Leadership; its something we all want when times are tough. Few realize it's something that everyone can aspire to. We speak with researchers, leadership experts, and authors Leonard J. Marcus and Eric J. McNulty about their book 'You're IT! Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When it Matter Most'. We'll learn how we to find the leader within others and ourselves and what it takes to be a good solid leader - and how leadership isn't just associated with a job title. If you want to be a stronger leader, including times of crisis, this is an episode not to be missed.

May 28, 2020 • 54min
COVID-19: Pandemic 'Waves' and Your Work Re-Entry Plan
This is the 2nd episode in an ongoing monthly discussion about Covid-19 with internationally recognized industry expert, Regina Phelps. In this episode we'll talk to Regina about the 3 kinds of possible pandemic wave scenarios and continue out talk about what organization's need to consider as part of their Workplace Re-Entry Plan. It's information every organization needs to know, so don't miss this very informative episode.

May 21, 2020 • 58min
Integrating OSINT Into the Emergency Management Cycle
There are many websites and social media sites that provide information during emergencies and not all of it correct. We talk with OSINT (Open-source Intelligence) and Risk Intelligence expert, Dan Davydoff about how OSINT can help BCM and Emergency Management professionals strengthen their Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery capabilities and how we can integrated OSINT into the Emergency Management Life Cycle. A very interesting topic not to be missed.

May 14, 2020 • 56min
A Challenging Climate: 2020 is a Defining Year for Climate Change and BCM
Climate change is proving to be quite the challenge for today's BCM professionals, and for the most part many aren't aware of how to deal with the challenges climate change poses. We speak with internationally recognized industry expert, James Green about how we need to start incorporating Climate Change into our BCM plans and programs, using some very fundamental methods. James will give us quite a few tips on how we can incorporate Climate Change concerns into our risk assessment and BCM programs. We'll even learn how to get our Executives on board with Climate Change concerns to help us create stronger and more resilient organizations. James will also touch on Covid-19 and how it's changing our views and actions with regards to our risk exposure.

May 7, 2020 • 55min
Disasters: A Sociological Approach (including Covid-19)
Disasters are disaster because they impact society; the way we mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from negative situations, including the Covid-19 pandemic. We speak with globally recognized sociologist, researcher and author, Professor Kathleen Tierney, as we discuss her book Disasters: A Sociological Approach with a slant to the Covid-19 pandemic. Prof, Tierney will talk to us about the social aspects of risks, preparedness and recovery. We'll also chat about how Covid-19 is challenging different societies with their response, as there is no 'blanket' approach to the pandemic. Prof. Tierney will also talk to us about how our responses, including those related to Covid-19, differ from the perceptions that many falsely believe. Disasters impact society and Prof. Tierney opens our eyes about how we need to look beyond our usual disaster fears and address disasters using a sociological approach.