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The End of Check-the-Box Exercises: Why Organizations Need More Than Just a Test
In this episode of the PreparedEx Podcast, Rob discusses why the traditional “check-the-box” approach to crisis exercises is no longer enough. As organizations face more complex risks, increased regulatory scrutiny, and higher expectations from boards, customers, and stakeholders, exercises must do more than satisfy a requirement. They need to validate…
Past Episodes:
An Interview with Michael Brown
Being able to create calm during a major emergency is not easy, Michael Brown will attest to that. It’s what you do to ensure you learn those lessons and there are always lessons-to-be-learned from major crises. Recent hurricanes, cyber-attacks, wildfires, and the mass shooting in Las Vegas are challenging situations that needed to be managed….
Business Continuity Preparedness – An Interview with Leanne Metz
Recent Category 5 hurricanes and major earthquakes have again put the spotlight on the world of preparedness. When a community is impacted by a major event, almost everyone is impacted. It is imperative that we keep our businesses operational in order to support the community. Some organizations have business continuity plans, many don’t. According to…
Disaster Planning – Interview with Mark Hoffman
Crises can strike without warning. Some incidents are slower and we can often start our response early. No matter what the situation is, we need to do more to prepare our businesses, communities, and families to survive and thrive after a crisis has passed. In this excellent episode, Mark Hoffman discusses how organizations can better…
Disaster Preparedness – An Interview with Michael Morlan
Forty percent of businesses do not reopen after a disaster and another 25 percent fail within one year according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Having a more resilient community requires preparedness and that means work! In this interview with Michael Morlan of Two Rivers Emergency Management, we discussed some of the major concerns…
Crisis Preparedness Interview with Joe McEnness
Having perspective is always a good thing. In this interview, Joe McEnness, Executive Director – Office of Risk Management of the Catholic Church in Boston, discusses crisis preparedness. Having a plan is one thing, knowing how to implement that plan during a crisis is a totally different matter. Practicing the plan and ensuring your team…
What’s Your Crisis Management Team’s Role During a Physical Event?
The Crisis Management Team’s (CMT) role during a physical event may vary depending on the scale and complexity of the emergency. Knowing what to do during such events is essential. In the early stages of a physical event, the CMT needs to be organized. Making timely and accurate decisions due to the team being well…
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