When will the next pandemic happen? Call me Debbie Downer or a pessimist if you wish, but there is no doubt that we will encounter another pandemic. The question is only when. However, the important question is how will we prepare for the next pandemic, or even the next disaster. Any Business Continuity plans (BCPs),…
The Great Supply Chain Disruption is a lot to unpack Covid-19 has wrought tremendous change in virtually all aspects of our daily lives and of the economy. As professionals (or interested parties) in Business Continuity, you’ve probably followed some of the noteworthy Supply Chain shortages in the news. Today I bring to you “next level”…
We mitigate risk in our daily lives all the time. Sometimes, risk mitigation is unthinking, even automatic, like fastening your seatbelt before driving. Or wearing light colored clothes while jogging at night. It is why we designate a driver if we plan to drink on a night out with friends. Other times, it’s not simple.…
Revisiting “COVID-19 and your response” This post was originally published March 2, 2020. As we look back on the early days of COVID-19 in the U.S., it is apparent that, while the science has evolved, the principles around a solid pandemic response are still valid. If you take only one thing from this post, let it…
Feeling lucky? Can you believe fall is around the corner? While you are looking forward to dropping temperatures, changing leaves and perhaps a pumpkin spice treat of some kind, don’t forget another sign of fall: flu season. Yes, in the midst of drive-through Covid-19 testing sites and Teledoc appointments, we are coming up on flu…