Dec 20, 2018
One of the newest and most talked about subjects for BCM and DR professionals is how to plan for, and respond to, an active shooter situation. The headlines have been full of examples in recent years and BCM /DR professionals need to have solid understanding of how to manage such situations. For this episdoe, we'll speak with known expert David Shepherd, who will help up us understand the difference between active and passive shooters and what triggers ad motivates these situations. David will also teach us how we ca de-escalate situations using one of the most forgotten or overlooked positions in an organization. Tune in to find out what postion taht is, and what techniques can be leveraged to deal with an active shooter, or a potential situation from escalating out of control. David will also provide some guidance on what an organization can do to ensure they are prepared for such (potentiall) dangerous circumstances.
Preparing for the Unexpected is about how people, organizations and communities plan, prepare, test, communicate and respond to sudden unplanned events such as natural and manmade disasters and crises. The show is for everyone who wants an understanding of how plans are created for individuals, organizations and communities and for anyone who wants to know what they can do in their own lives to help protect themselves from unexpected events. There is a myth that disasters happen to others but in reality, they happen to everyone. It's just a matter of when and how well-prepared you are. The greater the level of awareness, communication and knowledge, the quicker one bounces back from adversity. The overall aim of Preparing for the Unexpected is to reduce the suffering, effects and impacts caused as a result of disasters and unexpected life events by increasing knowledge and awareness of Operational Resilience, Business Contingency, Disaster Planning, Crisis Management, and related activities.