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Improving Pandemic Preparedness

Recovery Diva

A significant strategic issue emerging from the pandemic seems to me to be this: In almost every country, the Covid pandemic required management skills and capacity beyond those available in ‘business as usual’ within the government structure. Comments from readers are invited.

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Business, Interrupted: Post-Pandemic Thinking Like a Risk Manager

Castellan

The Pandemic Pivot. As this team focuses on preparing for and responding to disruptions, it’s becoming clearer after the past year how much impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on planning and response, leading to, in some cases, a pivot in program focus. Get The Pandemic Reopening Toolkit. That started as early as January 2020.

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Reviewing the Five Types of Risk 

MHA Consulting

The recent announcement of the official end of the COVID-19 pandemic makes this a good time to review the five types of risk. Related on MHA Consulting: The ABCs of ERM: The Rise of Enterprise Risk Management The government recently announced the official end of the COVID pandemic. Another pandemic could occur.

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State of the Nation - a UK Perspective on Covid-19

Emergency Planning

Since the start of the crisis, I have constantly affirmed that the key to understanding the effects of this pandemic is the UK Government's failure to give adequate weight to emergency planning and management (Alexander 2020a, 2020b). The scenario for this pandemic (excluding the recovery) was fully formulated over the period 2003-2009.

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Pandemic Planning: What is a Pandemic Operating Regime, and do I need one?

Plan B Consulting

Following the spread of Coronavirus throughout China and surrounding countries, Charlie introduces the idea of a Pandemic Operating Regime and why you should develop one. I want to introduce the idea of a Pandemic Operating Regime (POR), explain what it is and why I suggest that you develop one.

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Pandemic Planning: What is a Pandemic Operating Regime, and do I need one?

Plan B Consulting

Following the spread of Coronavirus throughout China and surrounding countries, Charlie introduces the idea of a Pandemic Operating Regime and why you should develop one. I want to introduce the idea of a Pandemic Operating Regime (POR), explain what it is and why I suggest that you develop one.

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The Difference Between Strategic and Operational Risk

Reciprocity

On the other hand, confusion about risks – and especially about strategic and operational risks – undermines an organization’s ability to manage risk well. This article addresses common questions about strategic and operational risk, such as: What are strategic risks and operational risks? Cybersecurity.