Latest Podcasts
Stress-Testing the Future: Simulation Strategy & AI Readiness with Chris Lynch
In this conversation, PreparedEx host Rob Burton sits down with Chris Lynch — a Certified FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner and strategist in AI readiness and crisis simulation. Chris breaks down his approach to building exercises that don’t just tick compliance boxes but drive real organizational learning. We explore how well-crafted…
Past Episodes:
COVID Lessons from the UK
In episode 89, we interviewed Rob Doran of Black Dog Crisis Management Ltd. Rob discussed the current state of COVID in the UK and the impact it’s having on businesses and society. Rob also spoke about some of the lessons that organizations should have learned from the last two years and why they should be…
Cyber Security Training Programs: An Insight into Development, Delivery and Maintenance
In episode 88 of the PreparedEx podcast, Rob interviews Jonathan Silva of State Street. The focus of the discussion is cyber-security training programs. The discussion starts off with an insight into why these programs are valuable and moves into how they are tailored to meet the specific requirements of an organization. The conversation also covers how individuals learn in diverse ways and finishes with how to validate the training programs. About Jonathan Silva …
How Technology is Changing Crisis Management – An Interview with Matt Bradley
In episode 87, we interviewed Matt Bradley. He is Vice President Global Security Solutions at OnSolve and was able to provide insight into Artificial Intelligence and how it can make a difference for security and crisis management professionals in emergency situations. In addition, he talked about his career in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as well as some other particularly challenging roles that he had…
Are You Still Preparing for Other Threats During COVID?
In episode 86 of the podcast, Rob interviewed Tobias Watson of Constant Associates. The discussion was circled around simulation exercises and the importance of not letting your guard down due to the ongoing pandemic situation. Tobias discussed shorter exercises and non-notice drills that have been beneficial in his career. He also talks about larger scale exercises and how they can be a burden and…
Responding to Cyber-Incidents – There’s No “I” in Team
In episode 85 of the podcast, Rob interviewed Mark Hoffman MBCI, CBCP Award winning Continuity and Crisis Management Consultant about the state of cyber-response within organizations. We spoke about what functions should make up the crisis management team and the benefits of having a cross-functional team approach as the importance of rehearsing the team for cyber-breach incidents.
The Emergency Management Growth Initiative – An Interview with Lorraine Schneider
In episode 84 of the podcast, Rob interviewed Lorraine Schneider of the Emergency Management Growth Initiative. EMGI makes EM more visible and accessible. Engaging with leadership and exposing them to the benefits of Emergency Management is one of the main goals of the initiative. Additionally, they expose EM to the young generation and other groups. This important initiative is growing and is already international. Lorraine also discussed exercises from when she as at UCLA and shared her story…
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