DRI Drive
JANUARY 19, 2022
The DRI International Future Vision Committee has released its 7th Annual Predictions Report, looking ahead to 2022 and its impact on the resilience community. Download the complete report free from the DRI Library, and read on for a prediction about the potential spread of labor and material shortages. Prediction 8: Material and labor shortages spread […].
Disaster Zone
JANUARY 2, 2022
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Crisis Response Journal
JANUARY 24, 2022
January: Two weeks ago the World Economic Forum (WEF) published the 2022 version of its Global Risk Report.
Emergency Planning
JANUARY 5, 2022
The island of Capri seen from the slopes of Mount Vesuvius (photo: D. Alexander) There are two things we don’t teach our students but we should: to see and to listen. They are virtues--and skills--that are at least as important as writing and speaking. Some would argue that they are even more important. Pierre Bonnard, the great post-Impressionist painter, said that “many people look, but few see”.
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Recovery Diva
JANUARY 7, 2022
From Issues in Science and Technology magazine:“ Major Reforms Have Been Driven by Crisis,” b y Jeremy Farrar, Molly Galvin. Farrar, the director of the Wellcome charitable foundation in the United Kingdom, discusses the state of the COVID-19 pandemic and what society must do to prepare for future global crises.
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DRI Drive
JANUARY 21, 2022
The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Risks Report once again highlights the ongoing need to address climate change, resource scarcity and other long-term concerns. But in the short-term, social issues like livelihood and mental health could have major impacts as well. The 17th Annual GRR is designed to get leaders thinking beyond quarterly reports and […].
Disaster Zone
JANUARY 3, 2022
The Red Guide to Recovery is your guide to rebuilding your life.
Crisis Response Journal
JANUARY 5, 2022
January 2022: CRJ Advisory Panel Member, Lina Kolesnikova analyses the challenges involved in protecting large crowds from vehicle attacks and she explores how the threat is evolving as technology plays a greater role
The Rand Blog
JANUARY 4, 2022
Good citizen science brings a community together and helps it prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. A RAND guide takes non-expert investigators from the early stages of defining their questions and setting their goals, through building their teams, to planning for action.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
Recovery Diva
JANUARY 21, 2022
The recent GAO report: FEMA Workforce: Long-Standing and New Challenges Could Affect Mission Success. From Gov Executive: FEMA Experiences ‘Mass Exit’ of Employees Amid Surge in Disasters. The agency is still dealing with 1,000 disasters as its workload continues to climb.
Pure Storage
JANUARY 20, 2022
Companies depend on data to respond to evolving needs, improve customer relationships, and reduce the risks that threaten business operations. Through big data analytics, organizations can predict emerging trends and discover valuable insights that help them make strategic decisions. That said, one of the biggest benefits of the effective use of data for organizations is its ability to help reduce costs.
DRI Drive
JANUARY 14, 2022
Each year, the DRI International Awards of Excellence program honors the leaders and innovators in the fields of continuity management, technology recovery, and crisis and risk management. We’re pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s Awards of Excellence. This year’s winners will be revealed at the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at DRI2022 in Las Vegas, […].
Disaster Zone
JANUARY 3, 2022
Following the science seems complicated.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
Crisis Response Journal
JANUARY 18, 2022
January 2022: Owing to the relaxation of quarantine measures, influenza – which almost disappeared last year – is returning, according to international and EU medical authorities, writes Lina Kolesnikova
The Rand Blog
JANUARY 13, 2022
A statement that NATO has no intention to offer Ukraine membership at present should only be made in return for a tangible drawdown of Russian forces on the border. It concedes nothing to declare that NATO is not planning to do something it has no intention of doing anyway.
Recovery Diva
JANUARY 29, 2022
Government watchdog says HHS is at ‘high risk’ of botching a future crisis. GAO criticizes the response to emergencies over four administrations, including coronavirus, Ebola and Zika, as well as extreme weather events.
Disaster Zone Podcast
JANUARY 25, 2022
When we send our children and grandchildren off to school we expect that they are going to a safe place. In Washington State that might not be true. In this podcast the guest is Jim Buck, a former Washington State legislator. He has a passion for emergency management and when he discovered the status school seismic safety in his state he set off to change that.
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April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month. Enhance your organization’s emergency preparedness with our Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise. Download now to strategically plan, prepare, and test your response to active shooter situations. Key Features: Plan, prepare, and test your emergency response strategy. Simulate real-world scenarios to mitigate risks.
DRI Drive
JANUARY 18, 2022
From the President: There are many ways to describe the global events that have unfolded over the course of the last year. Overwhelming, uncertain and pivotal come to mind. But also courageous, caring and resilient are a few ways that we might describe our collective experience as resilience professionals. Our goal at DRI International is […].
Disaster Zone
JANUARY 6, 2022
You need a kit at home, at work and in the car.
Crisis Response Journal
JANUARY 30, 2022
January 2022: Phil Trendall digs deeper into the UK's House of Lords Select Committee’s Report: Preparing for Extreme Risks: Building a Resilient Society and discovers many questions that could be addressed in the emergency management profession
PagerDuty
JANUARY 10, 2022
Most support organizations today adopt some form of the traditional tiered support model. It is one that is based on a process of escalations and customer handoffs. Under this model, customer issues get escalated through multiple levels of a support hierarchy, with three tiers being a common workflow. . In this example of a classic three-tiered support system, Tier 1 is the first line of defense for incoming customer issues and provides generalized technical support.
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During a crisis, successful organizations are led by strong leaders who communicate continuously with all stakeholders and have plans that are flexible enough to allow changes to be made on the fly. What You'll Learn: Understanding the characteristics of actionable business continuity plans. Step-by-step guidance on building robust and adaptable BCPs.
Recovery Diva
JANUARY 5, 2022
From the WashPost: Much has changed since the start of the pandemic. But the nation’s public health system remains fractured. Another discouraging article from the NY Times: The C.D.C. Is Hoping You’ll Figure Covid Out on Your Own.
Disaster Zone Podcast
JANUARY 18, 2022
There are all different types of volunteer teams. 4X4 search and rescue; horse search and rescue; drone teams; cadaver dogs; search dogs; mountain rescue teams—and then there is a Volunteer Boater Disaster Team. In this podcast we explore how one city, Bainbridge Island, Washington State has established and organized a volunteer flotilla of boat owners to help in times of disasters.
DRI Drive
JANUARY 18, 2022
The DRI International Future Vision Committee has released its 7th Annual Predictions Report, looking ahead to 2022 and its impact on the resilience community. Download the complete report free from the DRI Library, and read on for a prediction about the cascading effects of a global IT platform crash. Prediction 7: An extended outage of […]. The post 2022 Predictions: How Much Damage Could an IT Outage Do?
Disaster Zone
JANUARY 26, 2022
Nothing has happened yet, so why worry?
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
Crisis Response Journal
JANUARY 23, 2022
January 2022: Movie Director Joss Whedon has given what must be the most ill-judged interview during a reputational crisis since Prince Andrew’s notorious television disaster.
LAN Infotech
JANUARY 18, 2022
Do You Need Cybersecurity Insurance and Do You Qualify for It? The business world continues to experience increased cyber crimes as hackers devise more creative ways to hack systems and manipulate sensitive data belonging to organizations and their customers. Statistics show that businesses lost over $6 trillion in 2021. The figure will likely grow to $10 trillion in 2025.
Recovery Diva
JANUARY 13, 2022
From the CRS, this 37 page report: State and Federal Authority to Mandate. COVID-19 Vaccination.
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