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Navigating Crisis: Lessons from Country Evacuations with John Iliffe
In this episode, we sit down with John Iliffe to explore his first-hand experience managing evacuations from conflict and crisis zones including Afghanistan, Myanmar, and South Sudan. With a background in NGO operations and international crisis response, John shares valuable insights and practical lessons for organizations preparing for or executing…
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PreparedEx Podcast Episode 8: Pandemic Planning and Risk Communications with John Rainford
According to the World Health Organization, influenza pandemics are unpredictable but recurring events that can cause severe social, economic, and political stress. Advanced planning and preparedness are critical in helping to mitigate the impact of influenza epidemic or pandemics. In episode 8 we talk to John Rainford of The Warning Project who discusses Zika, H1N1…
PreparedEx Podcast Episode 7: Corporate Security – An Interview with Mike Howard
The protection of an organization, its assets, and people is an ever-evolving challenge. Whether your company is small, or is larger and operates globally, some basic security rules apply. Do you have a plan? In episode 7 of the PreparedEx podcast, Rob interviews Mike Howard and they discuss the plight of security for any organization…
PreparedEx Podcast Episode 6: Almost All Violent Attacks are Planned – An Interview with Dr. Marisa Randazzo
Sandy Hook, Norway Attacks, San Bernardino as well as many other violent events have one thing in common, they were well planned. In this episode, Rob Burton interviews Dr. Marisa Randazzo, an international expert on threat assessment, targeted violence, and violence prevention. This particular podcast is truly an eye-opener and a must listen for anyone…
PreparedEx Podcast Episode 5: 10 Common Crisis Management Challenges
When you establish your crisis management capability, conduct crisis management exercises, or actually go through crises, what are the most common issues or gaps that are uncovered? Within episode 5 of the PreparedEx podcast, Rob describes 10 of the more common issues that are observed when conducting simulation exercises and monitoring events as they happen…
PreparedEx Podcast Episode 4: Interview with David Kalson
In a world full of uncertainty, having the ability to respond to and manage crises is an essential element of today’s business environment. It is no longer acceptable to ignore the media and not have plans and trained communicator’s prepared. We are at the mercy of our investors and we also have a duty to…
PreparedEx Podcast Episode 3: Interview with Peter Gaynor- Director of RIEMA
While some businesses try to plan for emergencies, many just gamble and never do any planning. Having a plan is one thing, testing it is another. Can your business withstand a period of uncertainty due to a natural disaster, cyber-attack or other impact to its operation? This episode is an interview with Peter Gaynor the…

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