A quick History of COG, Civil Defense and Business Continuity
In the 1940s, air raid warnings and plane spotting activities were part of the duties of the Office of Civil Defense. In the 1950s, with the threat of Soviet nuclear bombs, the Civil Defense created t...
1 Nov 202211min
The 10 Essential Skills Business Continuity Managers Need to Succeed
The business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience professions have matured and faced a challenging future. Resilience has taken various forms, and an evolving set of potentially disruptive ev...
25 Okt 202214min
Why Should You Care About Water Issues In Your Community
When storms like Hurricane Ian strike, many people have to cope afterward with losing water service. Power outages mean pumps can’t process and treat drinking water or sewage, and heavy stormwater flo...
18 Okt 202212min
Sharping The Saw, Why You Need to Continue to Learn
When you sharpen your mental saw, it is the best way to rejuvenate your dulled-down mind is not to turn it off but to give it something different to think about than what it usually grinds through at...
11 Okt 202212min
If it is Worth Doing, You Must Measure It Applying KPIs to Business Continuity
If it is worth doing, you must measure it. How do you know your programs are effective if you do not have a way to measure them? Most parts of the business have KPIs. The real question is, do you wan...
4 Okt 202212min
National Preparedness Month 2022: 9/11's Legacy
Since September 11, 2001, the U.S. Government has taken steps to encourage all citizens to make their own survival preparations. September was chosen as National Preparedness Month, as the tragedies o...
27 Sep 202212min
Getting Ready For the Great ShakeOut
This year's International ShakeOut Day is October 20, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!At 10:20 am (local time) on 10/20, you can join m...
20 Sep 20229min
Stay Focused But Not In A Silo
At Times BC professionals are hyper-focused on their job, and that can be a good thing. You may say no to projects that do not fit and you may have to say no to projects to get to a yes. However, you ...
13 Sep 202211min
