Some companies are jumping right into getting certified as compliant with ISO standard 22301. That is a necessity for some firms. Many companies in defense contracting, for example, are required to have that certification. Others may not need the certification as a contract condition, but they still need to ensure their resilience. Whether certification is… Read More
Prevention and Mitigation
Response to disasters is what gets all the press, and the attention of the people most affected. Response is important, but we have seen that in the past government response can leave a lot to be desired. In fairness, government is directed to assist but it does not necessarily have responsibility. The chain of government… Read More
Understanding your risks: Probability, vulnerability, and impact
Risk is a combination of a potential hazard and its probability of happening, what effects it may have, i.e. its impact, and your specific vulnerability. For profiling your risks, it helps to think in mathematical terms, but do not fret over detail. Think of the probability of a hazard, your vulnerability and the potential impact… Read More
Pragmatic emergency planning
The coronavirus has driven a lot of people to look into preparing for emergencies and potential hazards. Unfortunately, a lot of this interest is “ad hoc”. The virus is the driving concern. The coronavirus is definitely a hazard, but it is worthwhile to review some basics. Understanding your risks: Probability and Impact Families and businesses… Read More
Operations Resilience – It is not about buying stuff
I had a potential client come to me last week, and I lost them as a client within five minutes. They wanted to engage me to tell them what they need to buy to prepare for emergencies. I answered that buying things is not the answer. I suggested they spend time with me to understand… Read More