Preparing for the Unexpected

Instilling a sense of Business Continuity Management (BCM) Awareness is much more than a onetime activity. It takes allot more to plan, build, and implement a successful BCM campaign to continually meet the ongoing needs of the organization. I speak with industry expert and business leader, Matthias Rosenberg, about how BCM professionals can build successful awareness programs. There are allot of...

Ransomware! Cyber-Crime! Data Risk Management! These are the things that keep Senior Executives awake at night. Join me as I talk with internationally recognized cyber security expert, John Beattie. John will clarify Ransomware; what it is, how it impacts organizations, and how organizations can prepare - and respond to - cyber/Ransomware attacks. John will also clarify for us the difference betwe...

In today's environment organizations must become resilience, or they risk be passed over by potential partners, customers, and clients. Join me as I talk with a respected leader in the field of Organizational Resilience, Rick Cudworth. Rick will talk to us about Organizational Resilience, including how to establish a 'Resilience Mindset' and the knowledge of mindfulness, to help corporate leaders...

Join me for my regular chat with globally recognized industry expert, Regina Phelps. We talk about the latest happenings with COVID-19, such as variants, vaccines, and vaccinations, and we also talk about a recent Microsoft report (2021 Work Trend Index: Annual Report) titled The Next Great Disruption is Hybrid Work - Are We Ready? You can get a copy of the report at www.stone-road.com.

Project Management is a skill set that is used in many situations, even when we don't think it's needed. Dr. Desiree Beekharry talk to us about how Project Management is used during times of Natural Disasters and how it's various aspects are used to help with Disaster Management practices overall. We'll discuss the similarities and differences between traditional Project Management approaches and...

Each organization has its own culture and how it perceives Business Continuity, sometimes in a positive light and others no so. BCM industry expert Dwayne Grizzle will talk about his presentation from the BCI World Virtual 2020 conference entitled 'Cultural Change and Awareness'. We'll learn about the definition of Culture and how through change triggers and awareness measures, organizations can c...

Cyber Security is one of the biggest threats to nations, organizations, and individuals and ensuring we are well-protected is key to our future. In this episode I speak with ling-time recognized Cyber Security expert, Ray Boisvert. Ray will talk to us about the fast-pace changes in technology that are driving the needs to increase out data security practices and how criminal elements are keeping p...

Join me for my regular chat with globally recognized industry expert, Regina Phelps. We talk about the latest happenings with COVID-19, such as variants, vaccines, and vaccinations. We also have a lengthy discussion about 'Return to the Office' thinking, and how management need to take a close look at how their offices are going to operate in the future. Regina also discusses some fascinating rese...

Crisis Management isn't always what you think it is and not everything that happens to your organization is a crisis. Join me, as I speak with recognized Crisis Management and Business Continuity expert and author, Stuart Hotchkiss. We'll talk about what defines a crisis, the Crisis Management Team (CMT), and who should be part of the team and their roles and responsibilities. Stuart will also des...

One of the greatest threats organizations have at the moment is the ever-increasing threat of Cyber attacks. It's the new 'new' battleground. I talk with globally recognized Business Continuity industry expert, James Green, who presented at the BCI Virtual World 2020 Conference in November 2020. James will talk about how Business Continuity professionals and methodologies can work with Information...

'Gloom to Boom': How Leaders Transform Risk into Resilience and Value' is the latest book by Andrea Bonime-Blanc (Routledge, 2020). I chat with noted global risk, ethics and governance strategist, and author, Andrea Bonime-Blanc about some of the key megatrends that are affecting today's business world, including the trend to increase the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the considerations...

My regular chat with Regina Phelps about the latest in vaccines, variants, and COVID. We touch on what might be in store for us in the coming months and how the variants could disrupt things going forward. We also touch on some of the considerations organizations must have when considering a 'Return to the Office'. It's not as simple as communications or scheduling people to return. We have to ask...

Successful business continuity requires the creation of and adherence to a plan, which ensure an organization's critical functions are maintained or restored in the event of disruption (e.g. fires, natural disasters, etc.). Join me as I talk with recognized industry expert and author Stuart Hotchkiss and his book 'Business Continuity Management: In Practice. BCM can be made very over-complicated a...

The Fall 2020 edition of the Disaster Recovery Journal magazine contained what became a controversial article on Business Continuity Management (BCM) entitled Is Our Profession at a Crossroads? I talk with the author of the article, well-known industry expert James Green. James will talk to us about why he wrote the article and the thinking behind it. We'll also touch on some of the negative respo...

COVID-19 has forever changed the way we do business, think about business, adapt to business needs, and think about our responses to crisis and disaster situations. I speak to renown industry expert, entrepreneur, trainer, and author, Geary Sikich, as we chat about some of the COVID-19 related thoughts he presented at the Continuity & Resilience Today (CRT) conference in Oct/20. Geary touches on s...

It's time once again for our monthly talk with expert Regina Phelps and discuss the latest happenings on the COVID19 pandemic. We talk about: - the current state of COVID affairs in the US and Canada, - the current state of vaccine distribution and the challenges being encountered, - the new variants concerning scientists, - companies assessing their 'return to the office' ideas. 2021 hasn't quite...

There's no doubt that business continuity has evolved into a critical team that helps organizations become - and stay - resilient. As the risk to reputational damages moves into the forefront for corporations, many BC teams are faced with growing the scope and scale of their programs to meet new demands. Many are struggling with finding the best and fastest path forward, as there are always roadbl...

Cyber attacks are on the increase. Organizations are more susceptible to attacks, as a result of Covid-19 and people working from home, and good Crisis Management is needed now more than ever to help manage such attacks. Crisis Management expert, Mark Hoffman, joins host Alex Fullick, as they discuss how the Crisis Management Team and the Cyber-Security team can work together to define a solid res...

Whether you're a new or an experienced BCM practitioner, and whatever your specific role within your organization, if you have an interest in implementing and maintaining an effective BCM program, this episode is for you. We speak with highly recognized BCM, Risk, and Crisis Mgmt. industry expert and author, Andy Osborne. We'll talk about many of the concepts, tips, and ideas contained in his book...

When one thinks of Business Continuity documentation, one rarely thinks it would be lead by the technology department. It can. Ivan Cordero, IT expert and author of 'IT Business Continuity Documents' shares some of his experiences in creating easy-to-use BCP and DRP documentation. Ivan talks about how his book came about and how is 'keep it simple' approach help create a workable, usable, supporte...

I continue my monthly chat with Regina Phelps on the latest happenings related to Covid-19 pandemic. We'll touch on: travel concerns, clarifying social bubbles, upcoming holiday season safety considerations, the latest on vaccines, and more. As always, it's an informative chat lots to learn from Regina.

If there's anything the world can use more of, it's good leadership, especially during the Coronavirus pandemic. I talk with internationally recognized Crisis Management expert, trainer, and author Dr. Larry Barton. Focusing on the ideas and thoughts in his book 'Crisis Leadership Now', we chat about what makes a crisis a crisis (think of the 'Big 3'), who is best suited to be an organization's Cr...

Getting Business Continuity wrong can cause many issues - getting it right can be an artform. I speak with noted industry expert and author of 'Business Continuity Planning: The Art of Remaining Continuous', Jeffrey Tefertiller. We'll talk about the Business Impact Analysis, Risk Assessment, and how to get the best from them, and what areas you need to focus on to get the information you need. Jef...

I continue my monthly chat with Regina Phelps on the latest happenings related to Covid-19 pandemic. We'll touch on: 1. Considerations for the upcoming holiday season for both organizations and families, 2. The latest progress on vaccines, including why a couple of of tests have been paused, 3. Mental well-being, 4. Social Bubbles and much more. As always, it's an enlightening discussion with lots...

Disaster preparation comes in many forms and some would have you believe that 'prepping' for a disaster is a doom-and-gloom mentality; it's not what you might think. I speak with Diane Vukovic author of 'Disaster Preparedness for Women: 52 Steps to Get Ready for Anything' and outdoor survivalist expert. During our chat, we find out what 'prepping' really is and how it's not what movies and televis...