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Episode Summary: This week, we explore a simple option for those who aren't quite ready for business continuity software. We talk with Chris Rivera, a Evernote Certified Consultant and former BC practioner, who believes there are some unique characteristics to the commonly available productivity app that can be harnessed by the BC program leaders who are trying to find a way to make their manual processes of planning a bit more efficient.
So, how enthralled, engaged, and energized was everyone on your last video call or webinar? Did you look at those faces? How can you, or anyone, reignite virtually any virtual team? The team mojo sinkhole happened so fast. Isn’t it just insane? What started as the hottest trend (“Zoom Boom!”), has, in a matter of a few months, become one of the most dreaded COVID-induced realities, or should I say virtualities?
There has been a concerted effort to disparage and cast doubt on the validity and security of vote by mail systems. In this podcast, Julie Wise, Director of Elections for King County, Washington State explains the physical and cybersecurity measures that are in place to protect a vote by mail system. Dynamis , a leading provider of information management software and security solutions is a sponsor of this podcast.Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providi
Ever felt like… 😓 Bored (“there’s nothing interesting for me to do!”). 😓 Empty. 😓 Hopeless. 😓 Confused. 😓 Uninspired. I’ve been in your position. When I had my brain injury in 2006, I was clueless on the next steps I should take as the life I knew were gone. Battling myself and uncertainty of what life would be next, I went back to what I knew from Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
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
… And just like that… every business in the US and internationally is operating in Business Continuity mode! Employees displaced, workplaces inaccessible, supply chains disrupted, customers unavailable, products not moving. Some had plans, some are improvising, and the Governors are dictating most of the responses anyway. How can you be sure that your counter-parties will be there for you for the next business-interrupting event?
Lina Kolesnikova explains the somewhat mysterious concept of ‘red teams’ in organisations seeking to improve their structures and processes.
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Episode Summary: This week, we interview a user of the Adaptive Business Continuity (ABC) principles as a follow up to our episodes about ABC's founders a few weeks ago. Because the concepts of ABC are new and many are still interested in learning how it works, I interviewed José M. Garay, a Business Continuity professional with more than 20 years of experience in the financial sector in Peru.
Relationships. Connections. Values. Hiring. Onboarding. Performance management. Family. Teambuilding.The moment the Real Deal became, well, the real deal to me, was when one of the top five global insurance companies pulled the trigger, providing one Real Deal deck to every single employee—70,000 individuals across five continents—as a way to fuel a deep cultural upgrade.
It seems crazy, but still there are people advocating that wearing a mask is not necessary despite the pleas of public health officials and scientists. They have seen the positive community results that come when everyone wears a mask. Wearing a mask is not for the benefit of the person with the mask on their face. It is for the benefit of those around them who could be exposed to asymptomatic people who are spreading the virus—by not wearing a mask.
A recent trip to a local grocery store demonstrated organizational understanding of business continuity. While checking out my grocery purchases the stores point-of-sale system went down. Sounds of angst reverberated from all of the checkout lines. Many customers were stating that they did not have time to wait and would have to go to another store.
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.
A social media data broker has exposed the public-facing profiles of 235 million users via a misconfigured online database, according to researchers. Data Firm Exposes Social Media Profiles, database Comparitech teamed up with Bob Diachenko to uncover three identical copies of the data on August 1, left online with no password or other authentication required… Continue reading.
Professionals in the fields of continuity, crisis, risk, security and emergency response have a chance to get their point of view across and share their reactions to top organisational threats, including extreme weather, cyberattacks, and Covid-19.
Episode Summary: This week, Shane interviews Micheal Herrera, founder and CEO of MHA Consulting and BCMMetrics, who recently wrote an article titled- "Sidelined: The Strange Fate of BCM During the COVID Pandemic.” His article observes what many witnessed- that many BCM professionals were either not the primary leader in a Pandemic response for their organization, or one of the first let go during furloughs caused by cost cutting.
“I just ache. (Pause. Breath.) I ache for my team, my family, my friends…for everyone!” This was the tearful response of a beloved colleague, client, and now friend, when asked “So tell me honestly, how’re you doing these days?” I sure feel it. Don’t you? For many of us, the hardest part of this new era is the loss of the tactile—hugs, high-fives, handshakes—and affectionate exchanges that make and keep us human.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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A recent trip to a local grocery store demonstrated organizational understanding of business continuity. While checking out my grocery purchases the storeâ??s point-of-sale system went down. Sounds of angst reverberated from all of the checkout lines. Many customers were stating that they did not have time to wait and would have to go to another store.
Recent events have caused a seismic shift to the way businesses work. Those that have been able to transition to remote working have, in the most part, done so smoothly. But now’s the time to put the “new normal” under the microscope and ensure that remote working is secure and safe. In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, many businesses have made the decision to switch to permanent remote working, having adapted successfully to it over the last few months.
Chris Malpass, Executive Director of Helpful Digital, says that organisations can make the most of the Covid-19 crisis by making time for structured reflection and planning.
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.
Episode Summary: This week, Shane interviews James Mitchell- the Director of Organizational Resilience at the 724-bed Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX. His responsibilities encompass Emergency Management, Business Continuity and Enterprise Risk. . The last few months he has been heavily involved with a historic pandemic response at Texas Children’s which involved a 140+ day activation of their incident command system.
Right now, and for the past several months, the majority of the world has been in the period of reactive adaptability. This means that most of us adapt either reluctantly or compliantly. We go along with various changes in our situation and related policy/procedures, because we have to. But there is a higher opportunity. A higher calling. It’s called PEAK Adaptability.
In this blog, we take a look at an organization’s security considerations, specifically from a CIO’s perspective. Here are three questions every CIO should ask about data storage security. The post 3 Questions Every CIO Should Ask About Data Storage Security appeared first on Cloudian.
This week I discuss why having a clear scope of the incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with is important within your organisation. Scope of incidents Yesterday I had a good chat with a member of the Business Continuity Board, who is also an FBCI and has been involved in writing many of the ISO standards, so he knows his business continuity (BC).
The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity is a step-by-step resource for developing an effective Business Continuity Management (BCM) program and navigating challenges. Whether building from scratch or enhancing a plan, this guide offers practical tools, expert advice, and strategies to ensure resilience. What You’ll Learn: Key elements of BCM and resiliency Steps to build and test your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Conducting risk assessments and BIAs Integrating cybersecurity into p
At the core of every effective data analytics initiative is a comprehensive, holistic data governance framework that is actively observed at every level of an organization. Governance is the essential differentiator between successful data initiatives and efforts that fall short. As emphasis on data-driven decision making and extracting dormant value from enterprise data rises as a critical.
Almost two-fifths (39%) of British business decision makers have sacked employees because they breached corporate security policy during the pandemic, according to new data from Centrify. Firms Fired Staff for Security Policy Breaches, cybersecurity, risk The IAM specialist polled 200 UK respondents to find out more about how COVID-19 and mass remote working has impacted… Continue reading.
Episode Summary: Shane continues a series of interviews with business & operational leaders who had no previous business continuity experience and were thrust into launching a recovery strategy in not-so-ideal circumstances. Sheeba Philip is the CEO for Akola (Akola.co) a globally-inspired jewelry brand on a mission to empower women in need in Eastern Africa.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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This week I discuss why having a clear scope of the incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with is important within your organisation. Scope of incidents. Yesterday I had a good chat with a member of the Business Continuity Board, who is also an FBCI and has been involved in writing many of the ISO standards, so he knows his business continuity (BC).
Fifty-one percent of organizations surveyed by Mercer Consulting were caught without business continuity plans when the current COVID pandemic erupted. Moreover, other surveys revealed the potentiality and impact of a pandemic were virtually ignored. Low priority and insufficient investment in business continuity continue to jeopardize the business resiliency of many companies.
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