May, 2016

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What makes the public more likely to second-guess authorities during a crisis? 

Crisis Response Journal

In a digital age when people have many information sources, during a crisis they will not always seek guidance from the government or other official channels.

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7 Must-Have Features of an Emergency Notification System

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Chinese supply chain risk…

Plan B Consulting

This week Charlie looks at the importance of identifying succession within your supply chain. I have spent a day working with a manufacturing client this week to provide some supply chain continuity management training. The majority of their products are built or partially built in China and then shipped to the UK for final assembly. During the training we came across a new risk to suppliers that I had not come across in my reading, or heard of before, so I thought I would share it with you.

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BCPcast Episode 1 - An Aptitude For Disaster

The Business Continuity Podcast

In the first episode of the Business Continuity Podcast, we meet the people who keep some of the largest organisations in the UK running throughout disruption, and ask the question: what makes someone good in a disaster? And why are certain people attracted to situations where everything goes wrong? We also cover the first of our resilience quick fixes: What is one thing you could do tomorrow that would improve your ability to withstand and recover from major disruption?

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Bringing CERT and SAR training to Nepal 

Crisis Response Journal

Dr Behrouz Moghaddasi, a physician from Iran and founder of that country's Search and Rescue Team, is now in Nepal, seeking to improve safety and preparedness by setting up a new institute.

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Using Groups to Succeed With Your Emergency Notification System

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Emergency Notifications to a Massive Audience: Four Keys to Success

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How to Use an Emergency Phone Number [+4 Tips From Our Customers]

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Chinese supply chain risk…

Plan B Consulting

This week Charlie looks at the importance of identifying succession within your supply chain. I have spent a day working with a manufacturing client this week to provide some supply chain continuity management training. The majority of their products are built or partially built in China and then shipped to the UK for final assembly. During the training we came across a new risk to suppliers that I had not come across in my reading, or heard of before, so I thought I would share it with you.

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How to Put Your Business Continuity Plans into Action

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.

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Is Kidnapping a Business Continuity Threat?

Plan B Consulting

This bulletin was written before the Egypt air crash and may be the subject of next week’s bulletin. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims. This week Charlie looks at kidnap as a business continuity threat after his recent travels. Last week I was in Monterrey in Mexico , and as it was my first time in Mexico, apart from going there for breakfast from Belize, I thought I should focus this week’s bulletin on what I learned from the trip.

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Is Kidnapping a Business Continuity Threat?

Plan B Consulting

This bulletin was written before the Egypt air crash and may be the subject of next week’s bulletin. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims. This week Charlie looks at kidnap as a business continuity threat after his recent travels. Last week I was in Monterrey in Mexico , and as it was my first time in Mexico, apart from going there for breakfast from Belize, I thought I should focus this week’s bulletin on what I learned from the trip.

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Gaff or Crisis…

Plan B Consulting

This week Charlie looks at the importance of ‘thinking before you speak’, especially when your words can affect your organisation and its reputation. The former Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, was suspended from the Labour Party earlier this week for making anti-Semitic comments. It got me thinking about how the words of senior managers can have a major affect on their organisation and its reputation.

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Gaff or Crisis…

Plan B Consulting

This week Charlie looks at the importance of ‘thinking before you speak’, especially when your words can affect your organisation and its reputation. The former Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, was suspended from the Labour Party earlier this week for making anti-Semitic comments. It got me thinking about how the words of senior managers can have a major affect on their organisation and its reputation.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

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.