April, 2015

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Day 4 of the Police Strategic Command Course in Rwanda 

Crisis Response Journal

Advisory Panel Member Roger Gomm says that students were given the opportunity to put the past three days’ learning into practice with the first serious exercise of the course.

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27/04/2015 Beware The Creeping Crisis

Plan B Consulting

This week Charlie discusses how crises can be avoided by acknowledging important events leading up to them and acting upon them before it’s too late. The horrific situation we have seen as headline news over the last week is that of hundreds of migrants being drowned in the Mediterranean. The UN confirmed on 20th April that 800 people had died in a single event when the smuggler boat they were on capsized.

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Weather: its impact on society, emergency planning and response 

Crisis Response Journal

Editorial Advisory Panel Member Bill Peterson introduces a regular blog on weather-related disasters, crisis preparedness and response By Bill Peterson

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Day 3 of the Police Strategic Command Course, Rwanda 

Crisis Response Journal

Editorial Advisory Panel Member Roger Gomm says that students focused on how Gold, Silver and Bronze come together to form the command structure for incidents and events, and describes how he has been avoiding Muzungu traps.

Strategic 100
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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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Day 2 of the Police Strategic Command Course, Rwanda 

Crisis Response Journal

Editorial Advisory Panel Member Roger Gomm describes how the second day of the course involved looking at the role and requirements of the Gold/Strategic Commander.

Strategic 100

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On the frontline during France's terrorist attacks 

Crisis Response Journal

One of France’s most illustrious medical schools, the Faculté de Médecine Paris Descartes, was host to an equally distinguished group of doctors who were on the frontline during January’s attacks, hostage-taking and sieges in Paris.

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Engaging with local communities is essential for true city resilience 

Crisis Response Journal

Built environment professionals should engage with local communities to help build city resilience, particularly in disaster and preparedness response, says Sir Brendan Gormley KCMG, MBE.

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27/04/2015 Beware The Creeping Crisis

Plan B Consulting

This week Charlie discusses how crises can be avoided by acknowledging important events leading up to them and acting upon them before it’s too late. The horrific situation we have seen as headline news over the last week is that of hundreds of migrants being drowned in the Mediterranean. The UN confirmed on 20th April that 800 people had died in a single event when the smuggler boat they were on capsized.

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08/04/2015 How good are your Business Continuity Plans really?

Plan B Consulting

Charlie Maclean-Bristol lists ten areas where many business continuity plans can be improved in. The article can be found at – [link] Charlie’s list is as follows: 1. Scope. On many of the business continuity plans that I see it is not clear what the scope of the plan is. The name of the department may be on the front of the plan but it is not always obvious whether this is the whole of the department, which may cover many sites, or just the department based in one location.

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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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08/04/2015 How good are your Business Continuity Plans really?

Plan B Consulting

Charlie Maclean-Bristol lists ten areas where many business continuity plans can be improved in. The article can be found at – [link]. Charlie’s list is as follows: 1. Scope. On many of the business continuity plans that I see it is not clear what the scope of the plan is. The name of the department may be on the front of the plan but it is not always obvious whether this is the whole of the department, which may cover many sites, or just the department based in one location.

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02/04/2015 Does BC really manage the real risks to your organisation?

Plan B Consulting

This week Charlie discusses the remit of a typical Business Continuity Manager. This week I noticed that there have been large power outages in Holland effecting Schiphol Airport and also it seems, half of Turkey. I feel at times these incidents happen to keep us business continuity managers in a job and remind our senior managers that we live in a fragile world and they need a business continuity manager!

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02/04/2015 Does BC really manage the real risks to your organisation?

Plan B Consulting

This week Charlie discusses the remit of a typical Business Continuity Manager. This week I noticed that there have been large power outages in Holland effecting Schiphol Airport and also it seems, half of Turkey. I feel at times these incidents happen to keep us business continuity managers in a job and remind our senior managers that we live in a fragile world and they need a business continuity manager!