Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

It doesn’t come from reading a book.

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Management 278

Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Disaster and Emergency Management Methods; Social Science Approaches in Application by Jason Rivera. Publisher: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, New York and London. ISBN-hardcover: 978 0 367 42398 8 ISBN-electronic: 978 0 367 82394 8; Pages: 381; on-line price $52.95 for paperback., $172.55 for hardback, $42.36 for etext USD. Key words: environmental governance, sustainability, resilience, climate risk, natural hazard, disaster risk reduction, building regulation.

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The Rand Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

During the pandemic, the rapid spread of information has been a powerful force for good. But it has also allowed misinformation and conspiracy theories to spread more virulently than ever before. The vast scale of the problem means scalable solutions like machine learning could be needed to rein in the bots, trolls, and conspiracy theories being spread by bad-faith actors.

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Crisis Response Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

November 2021: In a free-to-attend webinar on December 7, 2021, Amanda Coleman will share how to rebuild reputations after a crisis and the five steps to recovery

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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

Business Continuity

Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Attacking wildfires from the air.

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The Rand Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Russia's military buildup along its border with Ukraine has been accompanied by dramatically tougher rhetoric in recent months. Russian President Vladimir Putin may believe Ukraine is at an inflection point and that it's time to up the ante. The risk of a major war seems real enough to justify a new U.S. approach.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Wildfires have dominated the disaster news, especially in the West, due to the extended drought and then extreme temperatures impacting the ability of wildfires to be really huge, covering large tracts of land that can be larger than some states. One tool used to fight these fires are aviation assets, to include helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. This podcast does a deep dive into the type of organizations and aircraft used to fight wildfires, especially with fire retardant.

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Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Our neighbors to the north took the brunt.

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LogisManager

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Customer Value Story: How to Know What You Don’t Know. After disrupting business operations across the world, the pandemic has been a catalyst for innovation. Since the beginning, LogicManager has been working with our clients to help them pivot and prepare to face new challenges, but also transform and streamline their processes in order to emerge even stronger on the other side.

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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.

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The Rand Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Russian military shifts and stinging Kremlin criticisms of Ukraine are raising questions about Moscow's aims. Russia's seizure and annexation of Crimea and invasion of eastern Ukraine in 2014 led to a strong Western response. What could be in store now?

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Pure Storage

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Supply chain stability is quickly becoming a major priority for a range of businesses, as disruptions show us just how fragile these processes can be. For businesses evaluating vendors, supply chain integrity is listed as non-negotiable.¹ And 33.9% of businesses see a lack of supply chain stability as a key threat to their own digital transformation success.².

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Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Get experience when and where you can!

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Management 147

Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

An in-depth article by the WashPost. The ring in the ashes.Why FEMA’s billion-dollar program to prevent disasters failed to save Mount Olive Road. Be sure to see the segment titled : What’s the Wait.

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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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The Rand Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

With interdependence comes risk, and in the case of supply chains, these risks often are not fully appreciated. A systematic effort, cutting across agencies and public and private sectors, could be one way to ensure that vulnerabilities are understood and mitigated.

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National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Standpipe systems consist of piping and hose connections installed throughout a building to provide reliable water for the manual suppression of a fire by either the fire department or trained personnel. NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, Chapter 6, outlines design and installation requirements for standpipe and hose systems.

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Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It is time to go digital.

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Damage Assessment 147

Pure Storage

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

High performance computing (HPC) workloads using electronic design automation (EDA) tools require a high magnitude of compute resources to run jobs in a 24/7 queue for design and manufacturing processes. Similarly, semiconductor organizations require the ability to quickly provision infrastructure on demand to accelerate the chip design process and drive faster time to market.

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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.

Vulnerability

Castellan

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If you’re still using spreadsheets or word processing documents printed and stored in stacks of binders to manage your business continuity program and related plans, then you may be setting your program up for unforeseen obstacles that could negatively affect your program success. While these processes and older, expensive governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools have been used in business continuity for decades, if you’ve relied on any of them, you know they’re time-consuming, error-prone,

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Acronis

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Schaffhausen ends on November 19. Whether you were able to join us at the Acronis HQ or not, here’s a quick look at some of the top takeaways from this amazing IT channel event.

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Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It is that time of year, plus.

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Unitrends

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

“Music is one of the most powerful things the world has to offer. No matter what… it has the power to unite us.” – Lady Gaga Music has passed from generation to generation — from the first bone-carved instruments in the Paleolithic period to the easily consumable entertainment product it has become in the 21st […]. The post Unitrends Greatest Hits: The Evolution of Music and the Technology That Drives It appeared first on Unitrends.

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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

Business Continuity

NexusTek

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

READ TIME: 4 MIN. November 17, 2021. 5 Ways to Improve the Wholesale Customer Experience. Providing an excellent customer experience strengthens the loyalty of 64% of customers, according to a Salesforce survey. In today’s world of instant gratification, customers expect on-demand engagement and satisfaction of their needs. Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing every market, including wholesale distribution, and it is the key to enhancing the customer experience, and ultimately, leading to the industr

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Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

From the New Yorker: The Migrant Workers Who Follow Climate Disasters. A growing group of laborers is trailing hurricanes and wildfires the way farm workers follow crops, contracting for big disaster-recovery firms, and facing exploitation, injury, and death.

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Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The winter surge in cases may be beginning.

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Pandemic 147

Acronis

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

As the Acronis #CyberFit Summit at the company’s Schaffhausen headquarters came to a close, members of the leadership team took to the stage to officially announce that 2021 was the best year in the cyber protection company’s history, citing tremendous milestone achievements, personnel growth, and product updates.

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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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BryghtPath

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This article is part of a two-part series dedicated to helping crisis team leaders and team members prepare for their next crisis. An average of 60 hours of training is required to become a certified first responder. 600 hours to become a firefighter. And to become a crisis management leader? A whopping zero. And yet … The post Suiting Up for a Crisis Part I: The Crisis Leader appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

As the end of the year approaches, the Diva needs a web specialist to help check all of the URLs to be sure they still work. If you like this site, and find the 12 years of postings that are stored here helpful, please consider making a donation. See the DONATE NOW button in the right hand column of the home page.Thanks!

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Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

What is on your list for professional development?

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Management 147