Episodes
April 19, 2018
The Challenges of BCM/DR Programs - Part II
Continuing on from Part I, we'll continue to discuss the challenges posted to BCM and DR programs. No matter the industry, the size of your organization, or the location(s) of your business, Business Continuity Management (BC...
April 12, 2018
The Challenges of BCM/DR Programs - Part I
No matter the industry, the size of your organization, or the location(s) of your business, Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery (DR) programs always seem to experience a common set of challenges. Drawin...
March 29, 2018
Salvage and Restoration: The Forgotten Crisis Team
When we think of Crisis Management Teams (CMT) we automatically focus on leadership, logistics, technology and business teams but one team never seems to be fully developed or initiated; the Salvage & Restoration Team. Perhap...
March 22, 2018
Business Recovery Managers Association - BRMA
The Business Recovery Managers Association (BRMA) is North California's largest business recovery association. In fact, 2018 sees BRMA celebrate its 25th anniversary! In this episode we'll talk to it's President, Fiona Raymon...
March 15, 2018
Making it Easy: The 7 R's of BCM and DR
Quite often when Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery practitioners try to convey the various aspects of a Business Continuity Management (BCM) or Disaster Recovery (DR) program, we miss the mark. We use our own language...
March 8, 2018
Helping Those Who Have Experienced Disasters
The 2018-03-08 episode will dig a bit deeper into how disasters impact our behaviors and ongoing responses to traumatic situations. We'll talk with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rickey Miller, who will discuss the various ways in...
March 1, 2018
BCM and DR: Psychology and Disasters
Many organizations have plans to help their employees evacuate buildings and get to safe locations and then is the extent of most employee-related BCM plans. But disasters affect people differently and sometimes those impacts...
Feb. 15, 2018
The Loss of a Loved One
Our 2018-02-15 episode will be a very personal show; one that you many or may not be able to relate to; the loss of a loved one. Host Alex Fullick will speak about his and his brother's personal journey and experiences dealin...
Feb. 8, 2018
Mid-Atlantic Disaster Recovery Association - MADRA
In this show we talk with the President and Vice-President of the Mid-Atlantic Disaster Recovery Association (MADRA), Mr. Curtis Bartell and Dean Gallop respectively. We'll talk about the MADRA organization and the various ac...
Feb. 1, 2018
BCM and DR: Issues Management
Issues Management is nothing new to those in Project Management and Business Continuity though for many it's a misunderstood practice. We're joined by retired Issues Management expert Glen Duff, who was the VP of Issues Manag...
Jan. 25, 2018
BCM Program: Dependencies and Dependency Management
Nothing in Business Continuity Management (BCM) or Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) stands alone; everything has a dependency on some level. On this weeks show we will talk to Alvaro Orrantia a Senior Director for one of Cana...
Jan. 18, 2018
Unleashing the Value of Business Continuity Programs
Many organizations see BCM/DR as an expense but we'll speak with Marty Fox, author of The Ultimate Business Continuity $uccess Guide, who will tips and ideas of how BCM/DR can add value to an organization. Marty has a passion...
Jan. 11, 2018
Disaster Services with the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has been on the front lines of many disasters since 1865 and with the Halifax Explosion in 1917, the organization began its great work in Canada. Join us as we talk to the Emergency Disaster Services Direct...
Dec. 21, 2017
BCM and DR: Risk Management
One of the key components of any organization, which includes a core component of any Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Program, is Risk Management. Risk Management is a process that is one of the first components of crea...
Dec. 14, 2017
Business Continuity at East Bay Municipal Utility District
When people talk of Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery, many think of getting their key processes up and running or restoring their IT services, but what if what you do is a matter of life and death? East Bay Municipal ...
Dec. 7, 2017
Community Care and Training with St. John Ambulance
For this episode we talk about community programs and 1st aid training with former St. John Ambulance regional representative, Brian Pittana. St. John Ambulance is known for helping train the community with 1st aid training p...
Nov. 30, 2017
The Disaster Recovery Insitute Canada -DRIC
The Disaster Recovery Institute Canada (DRIC) is an esteemed organization when it comes to training and certification for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery professionals. This episode we are honoured to have with us t...
Nov. 16, 2017
Making Organizations Resilient with Agility Recovery
Creating a resilient organization is something many organization strive for but many fall short in their goals. This week we'll speak with Scott Teel from Agility Recovery who'll provide some great insight on what Business Co...
Nov. 2, 2017
The Ontario Association of Emergency Management - OAEM
This episode will focus on the Ontario Association of Emergency Management (OAEM). We'll talk with the president of the OAEM, Mr. Mike O'Brien and how he and his OAEM colleagues are building a central community for Emergency ...
Oct. 26, 2017
Business Impact Analysis: Tips and Slips When Performing a BIA
One of the most important aspects of building a Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery Program is ensuring the quality of planning and execution of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA). The BIA is the foundation upon which a st...
Oct. 12, 2017
Discussing the Impacts of the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes
In April 2015 the world watched in horror as Nepal was decimated by a massive earthquake; an earthquake from which the country is still recovering. Listen to this week's show when we speak to Professor Meen Chhetri from Katma...
Oct. 5, 2017
BCM and DR Plans: 12 Things NOT to Include in Your Plan
We put allot of energy into creating our BCM/BCP/DR plans and some can contain reams and reams of information but the bigger the plan doesn't always equate to a better plans. To often the plans contain information that doesn'...
Sept. 28, 2017
2017 Lismore, Australia Floods: First Hand Experiences
We can learn allot by learning from others and this week's show will focus on the first hand experience of a business owner James Marshal of North Coast Wholesale & Distribution located in Lismore, Australia whose business ca...
Sept. 21, 2017
BCM and DR: Preparing for Public Relations
This week we talk about Communications and Public Relations with globally recognized PR expert and author, Gerry McCusker. Communications is key in any disaster situation and the battle for who controls the narrative rages st...