The Value of Experience in Emergency Management
Disaster Zone
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
It doesn’t come from reading a book.
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Heroes and Villains: How to recover or secure your reputationÂ
Crisis Response Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
November 2021: In a free-to-attend webinar on December 7, 2021, Amanda Coleman will share how to rebuild reputations after a crisis and the five steps to recovery
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New CRS Report
Recovery Diva
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Climate Change, Slow-Onset Disasters, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Reining in COVID-19 Disinformation from China, Russia and Elsewhere
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
During the pandemic, the rapid spread of information has been a powerful force for good. But it has also allowed misinformation and conspiracy theories to spread more virulently than ever before. The vast scale of the problem means scalable solutions like machine learning could be needed to rein in the bots, trolls, and conspiracy theories being spread by bad-faith actors.
SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
Disaster Zone Podcast: Aerial Attack on Wildfires
Disaster Zone
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Attacking wildfires from the air.
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FEMA and Hazard Mitigation
Recovery Diva
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
An in-depth article by the WashPost. The ring in the ashes.Why FEMA’s billion-dollar program to prevent disasters failed to save Mount Olive Road. Be sure to see the segment titled : What’s the Wait.
How Could the United States React to Russia's Latest Posturing on Ukraine?
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Russia's military buildup along its border with Ukraine has been accompanied by dramatically tougher rhetoric in recent months. Russian President Vladimir Putin may believe Ukraine is at an inflection point and that it's time to up the ante. The risk of a major war seems real enough to justify a new U.S. approach.
Standpipe System Design and Calculations
National Fire Protection Association
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Standpipe systems consist of piping and hose connections installed throughout a building to provide reliable water for the manual suppression of a fire by either the fire department or trained personnel. NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, Chapter 6, outlines design and installation requirements for standpipe and hose systems.
Data Mobility for HPC and EDA Workloads from On-premises to Azure Cloud
Pure Storage
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
High performance computing (HPC) workloads using electronic design automation (EDA) tools require a high magnitude of compute resources to run jobs in a 24/7 queue for design and manufacturing processes. Similarly, semiconductor organizations require the ability to quickly provision infrastructure on demand to accelerate the chip design process and drive faster time to market.
Is Training the Right Solution?
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
Migrant Disaster Workers
Recovery Diva
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
From the New Yorker: The Migrant Workers Who Follow Climate Disasters. A growing group of laborers is trailing hurricanes and wildfires the way farm workers follow crops, contracting for big disaster-recovery firms, and facing exploitation, injury, and death.
Is Russia About to Make a 'Serious Mistake' in Ukraine?
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Russian military shifts and stinging Kremlin criticisms of Ukraine are raising questions about Moscow's aims. Russia's seizure and annexation of Crimea and invasion of eastern Ukraine in 2014 led to a strong Western response. What could be in store now?
A Book for Emergency Managers
Disaster Zone
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
What is on your list for professional development?
Top takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Schaffhausen 2021
Acronis
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
The Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Schaffhausen ends on November 19. Whether you were able to join us at the Acronis HQ or not, here’s a quick look at some of the top takeaways from this amazing IT channel event.
Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.
Help Keep This Site Current
Recovery Diva
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
As the end of the year approaches, the Diva needs a web specialist to help check all of the URLs to be sure they still work. If you like this site, and find the 12 years of postings that are stored here helpful, please consider making a donation. See the DONATE NOW button in the right hand column of the home page.Thanks!
Supply Chain Disruptions—the Risks and Consequences
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
With interdependence comes risk, and in the case of supply chains, these risks often are not fully appreciated. A systematic effort, cutting across agencies and public and private sectors, could be one way to ensure that vulnerabilities are understood and mitigated.
The Pandemic — It’s Not All Good News
Disaster Zone
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The winter surge in cases may be beginning.
Unitrends Greatest Hits: The Evolution of Music and the Technology That Drives It
Unitrends
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
“Music is one of the most powerful things the world has to offer. No matter what… it has the power to unite us.” – Lady Gaga Music has passed from generation to generation — from the first bone-carved instruments in the Paleolithic period to the easily consumable entertainment product it has become in the 21st […]. The post Unitrends Greatest Hits: The Evolution of Music and the Technology That Drives It appeared first on Unitrends.
Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development
Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion
In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha
Disaster Proof House
Recovery Diva
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
What Does It Take to Build a Disaster-Proof House? A few homeowners across the country are trying to find out, by experimenting with new (and old) construction techniques.
Does Vertical Integration Improve or Imperil U.S. Health Care?
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Health care consolidation is endemic across the United States. With consolidation has come public attention and regulatory scrutiny. Unfortunately, evidence is accumulating that health care consolidation is harming competition in the U.S. health care market, while neither reducing costs nor improving care.
British Columbia Hit Hard by Storms
Disaster Zone
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Our neighbors to the north took the brunt.
Acronis announces 2021 as the best year in the company’s history
Acronis
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
As the Acronis #CyberFit Summit at the company’s Schaffhausen headquarters came to a close, members of the leadership team took to the stage to officially announce that 2021 was the best year in the cyber protection company’s history, citing tremendous milestone achievements, personnel growth, and product updates.
Suiting Up for a Crisis Part I: The Crisis Leader
BryghtPath
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
This article is part of a two-part series dedicated to helping crisis team leaders and team members prepare for their next crisis. An average of 60 hours of training is required to become a certified first responder. 600 hours to become a firefighter. And to become a crisis management leader? A whopping zero. And yet … The post Suiting Up for a Crisis Part I: The Crisis Leader appeared first on Bryghtpath.
What Does Africa Need Most Now: Russian Arms Sales or Good Vaccines?
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Why is Russia's main export to Africa advanced conventional weapons at a time when other needs are so great? African leaders might think twice about aggressive Russian arms pitches and engagement of mercenaries, and prioritize measures to stem the COVID-19 pandemic and encourage economic growth.
One Career Path into the Emergency Management Profession
Disaster Zone
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Get experience when and where you can!
Welcome to the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Schaffhausen 2021: Can’t Miss Moments for MSPs
Acronis
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
The Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Schaffhausen kicks off today, gathering IT channel professionals from across Europe to connect, learn, and grow their businesses together at the Acronis HQ. Here are some of the can’t-miss events and opportunities attendees will experience.
A Chat with Boon Edam’s Valerie Currin
Security Industry Association
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Boon Edam Inc. is a leading manufacturer of revolving doors and security turnstiles. The company is headquartered in Lillington, North Carolina, with additional offices across the United States and internationally. SIA spoke with Valerie Currin, president and managing director at Boon Edam, about her experiences with the company.
Decision Algorithms in Sport
Advancing Analytics
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Written by Luke Menzies and Gavita Regunath Introduction Data science is the banner, under which many techniques and algorithms are applied to real-world business problems and services. All too often within the business world, discussion of such techniques is often scoped to descriptive methods. These descriptive methods are considered to be comprised of regression, clustering and classification.
Record River Flooding in Western Washington
Disaster Zone
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
It is that time of year, plus.
U.S. Support for European Strategic Autonomy Could Boost Transatlantic Solidarity and Security
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Leaders of EU member states and institutions have recently renewed calls for Europe to assume a greater role and increased autonomy in transatlantic and global security and defense. How can Europe and the United States work together to reduce misperceptions about strategic autonomy and chart an outcome that could enhance transatlantic solidarity and security?
Six Ways You Can Engage With SIA at ISC East
Security Industry Association
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Make the most of your ISC East experience with the Security Industry Association (SIA)! Stop by our booth or join us at an upcoming event during the Northeast’s largest security industry event taking place Nov. 17-18 at New York City’s Javits Center. We hope to see you there! Nov. 17-18: SIA Education@ISC East. SIA Education@ISC East produces a high-quality conference program for attendees, which dealers, installers, integrators, end users, architects and consultants can unlock for $
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