Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 29, 2020

You may be asking, “Why one more podcast?” I have asked myself the same question. During this short episode you'll hear my rationale for starting a podcast and a preview of my first interview that will be coming shortly about the start of the coronavirus entry into the United States. That interview will be with Heather Kelly, the local emergency manager for the City of Kirkland, WA where the first publicly known cases of the disease were discovered.

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Norita Omar

JUNE 24, 2020

If you are struggling to stay optimistic about the future of your business while going through a crisis, then these three truths will give you an instant reminder of the strengths which you already had in you to get you through the crisis. And if you need more resources to help you power through your life and business, then grab the key to The Vault where I stored heaps of free ebooks, worksheets, guides, checklist etc.

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The Failover Plan Podcast

JUNE 23, 2020

We're anxiously preparing for the launch of The Failover Plan Podcast in July. In this introduction, listen to Shane describe why he started this journey, and exactly what we will be talking about in our upcoming episodes. Subscribe to our newsletter and to the podcast so you can hear the first episode when it officially launches! We're anxiously preparing for the launch of The Failover Plan Podcast in July.

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Crisis Response Journal

JUNE 30, 2020

CRJ is pleased to share details of the Emergency Planning Society’s (EPS) webinar series on which started on July 1, with further details on the second, including how to register for both.

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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.

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Synology

JUNE 5, 2020

We’ve talked about how we can use SSD cache to reduce latency and accelerate transfer speeds. We’ve also explained the differences between consumer and enterprise SSDs, and why for sustained performance reasons we suggest the latter. Consumer and enterprise SSDs are two broad categories that encompass a wide range of performance profiles. Due to differences […].

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BCP Builder

JUNE 29, 2020

Business Continuity and the critical Role of Emergency Communication Why Business Continuity Fails Business Continuity often fails, and reasons are manifold. If no business continuity plan exists, there will be ineffective emergency communication and any response to emergency situations depends on the capabilities and action of solitary individuals and its efficacy is random.

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Norita Omar

JUNE 18, 2020

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. – Nelson Mandela. Knowledge is Power! Hence why I love acquiring new knowledge. I just love learning and when I first had my brain injury, I was devastated as I thought I would never be able to learn new things again. However, I turned that around by not learning to gain knowledge for power.

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Behavior Group

JUNE 29, 2020

Working from home is a new ‘norm’ for many organizations, but the shift toward remote work has been steadily increasing for the past decade. In fact, between 1996 and 2016 there’s been a 300% increase in the number of companies offering remote work options. Now, of course, it’s mandatory for many of us. protect remote… Continue reading. The post How to protect remote workers from phishing and other attacks appeared first on Behaviour Portugal.

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Crisis Response Journal

JUNE 25, 2020

The Crisis Response Journal is a proudly apolitical publication; this is one of our fundamental doctrines and we determinedly eschew partisanship, instead weighing up political events and issues, commenting upon and promoting only those that are judged to By Emily Hough

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Plan B Consulting

JUNE 21, 2020

This week I discuss the role of the Business Continuity Manager in dealing with the recovery phrase of coronavirus. Many of the lockdown restrictions have been lifted and are moving on apace, even in Scotland we are able to do more today and even more on Monday, although I haven’t quite worked out what that is. So I thought this week I would share some thoughts on the Business Continuity Manager’s role in the recovery phase and point out a number of threats we should be preparing for, including

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Erwood Group

JUNE 17, 2020

Businesses face challenges in reopening after Coronavirus. Why? Well, there are several reasons, from temperature checks and whether to do them, even if you can. Sourcing cleaning supplies, added security, enforcing social distancing, and finding out employees don’t want to return to work yet. Below we mention some of these issues and provide some recommendations on how to handle each situation to make your reopening a little bit smoother.

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BCP Builder

JUNE 29, 2020

Business Continuity and the critical Role of Emergency Communication. Why Business Continuity Fails. Business Continuity often fails, and reasons are manifold. If no business continuity plan exists, there will be ineffective emergency communication and any response to emergency situations depends on the capabilities and action of solitary individuals and its efficacy is random.

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Norita Omar

JUNE 4, 2020

I do my part to bring peace to my world. I set out to be an agent of peaceful change in my world. This helps to counter the effects of any existing violence and discord. I strive to be a mediator of peace, starting within the walls of my home, and extending to my everyday interactions with strangers. With passionate resolve, I am determined to spread serenity wherever I go.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Behavior Group

JUNE 24, 2020

Outsourcing has become a vital part of most business strategies. Not only is it a way to save money, but it’s a simple way to take advantage of expertise you might not currently have in house. But outsourcing can also leave companies vulnerable if the third-party doesn’t have proper cybersecurity procedures. Minimizing Third-Party Risk In… Continue reading.

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Crisis Response Journal

JUNE 21, 2020

Andrea Bonime-Blanc and Maya Bundt say there is currently no way of gauging the cyber resilience of organisations, suppliers or service providers, as there is currently no information available. This has to change.

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Plan B Consulting

JUNE 21, 2020

This week I discuss the role of the Business Continuity Manager in dealing with the recovery phrase of coronavirus. Many of the lockdown restrictions have been lifted and are moving on apace, even in Scotland we are able to do more today and even more on Monday, although I haven’t quite worked out what that is. So I thought this week I would share some thoughts on the Business Continuity Manager’s role in the recovery phase and point out a number of threats we should be preparing for, including

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CCEM Strategies

JUNE 16, 2020

As our new normal evolves in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are starting to re-open, and employees are slowly heading back to their offices. As organizations do so, it’s important to keep safety and precautions top-of-mind, both for yourself, and for everyone around you. The main goals for your organization should include maintaining a safe work environment, minimizing the risks of virus spread, and continuing business operations as efficiently as possible.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

BCP Builder

JUNE 16, 2020

How do virtual companies do business continuity planning and what should they be particularly concerned about? Virtual companies with people working from home in multiple locations have a natural resiliency. However, they need to really focus on having strong infrastructure and crisis communications. Feedback from BCP Builder Community on LinkedIn : Virtual Vulnerabilities Virtual companies can become quite complacent very quickly when it comes to resilience.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 15, 2020

Why is so "darn" hard to engage IT Organization in Business Continuity efforts??? Last Updated on June 15, 2020 by Alex Jankovic Reading Time: 5 minutes In our previous articles , we outlined the reasons why the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program is essential to your organization. The conclusion was that to be successful and effective, Business Continuity Planning must be an organization-wide activity.

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Behavior Group

JUNE 19, 2020

There is a growing global recognition of the value of data and the importance of prioritizing data privacy and security as critical cornerstones of business operations. While many events and developments could be viewed as contributing to this trend, it would be difficult to argue that the increased discussion generated by today’s accelerating regulatory environment… Continue reading.

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Crisis Response Journal

JUNE 18, 2020

Dr Ayman Jundi, Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Syria Relief, says that the challenge of dealing with a pandemic is compounded by degraded healthcare infrastructures in complex and v By Ayman Jundi

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Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha

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Erwood Group

JUNE 12, 2020

One of the more difficult tasks your business will face during COVID-19 will be Handling Customers After Reopening During Coronavirus. Whatever rules, protocols, and guidelines you establish, you will need to find ways to enforce them. You’ll also need to come up with a plan for what you will do if one of your customers refuse. Establishing The Ground Rules.

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Plan B Consulting

JUNE 11, 2020

This week I look at risk management in response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and Black Lives Matter movement. I wanted to write about risk management and what I perceive is a massive failure of the process and implementation in ensuring that organisations were ready for a pandemic. The continuing momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement and organisations’ revisiting their links, associations, history and policies on racism has given me an opportunity to look at risk management as a proces

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BCP Builder

JUNE 16, 2020

How do virtual companies do business continuity planning and what should they be particularly concerned about? Virtual companies with people working from home in multiple locations have a natural resiliency. However, they need to really focus on having strong infrastructure and crisis communications. Feedback from BCP Builder Community on LinkedIn : Virtual Vulnerabilities.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 15, 2020

Why is so "darn" hard to engage IT Organization in Business Continuity efforts??? Last Updated on June 15, 2020 by Alex Jankovic. Reading Time: 5 minutes. In our previous articles , we outlined the reasons why the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program is essential to your organization. The conclusion was that to be successful and effective, Business Continuity Planning must be an organization-wide activity.

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Behavior Group

JUNE 15, 2020

CyberEdge’s annual Cyberthreat Defense Report (CDR) reveals the top five cybersecurity insights for 2020. Cybersecurity Defense Insights, it security 1. The bad guys are more active than ever. The percentage of organizations affected by a successful cybersecurity attack had leveled off during the previous three years, but this year it jumped from 78% to 80.7%.… Continue reading.

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