Jan 24, 2019
Terrorism is a major topic that grabs headlines around the globe almost on a daily basis and for BCM/DR/ERM practitioners, it might be a topic we only learn about from those headlines. This week we'll talk with global terrorism expert and author, Professor Richard English from Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Prof. English is the author of numerous books and we'll discuss his book Terrorism: How to Respond to help BCM/DR/ERM professionals in their understanding of what terrorism is. There is allot about terrorism we might not fully understand and Prof. English will help us understand what it is. He will also talk to us about what triggers terrorism, how to recognize terrorism and most importantly, what we can do as BCM/DR/ERM professionals to prepare for and respond to terrorist acts. He has been interviewed by many periodicals and networks, including the Irish Times, Newsweek, CNN and the BBC.
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.