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Towards a Taxonomy of Disasters

Emergency Planning

d) Intentional disasters, comprising all forms of terrorism and sabotage. (e) For example, business continuity management has a slightly different set of priorities which induces it to change the emphasis among triggering factors (Elliott et al. Disaster risk reduction policy is heavily influenced by the class of disaster involved.

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Risky Business: Is Looking at Likelihood a Waste of Time?

Plan B Consulting

For a while, business continuity has always had a slightly uneasy relationship with risk management. In the 2010 and 2013 GPGs we looked at threat assessments, whereas in the more recent 2018 GPG, we cover a threat and risk assessment. You will not find too many 3×1 matrices in risk management handbooks.

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Risky Business: Is Looking at Likelihood a Waste of Time?

Plan B Consulting

For a while, business continuity has always had a slightly uneasy relationship with risk management. In the 2010 and 2013 GPGs we looked at threat assessments, whereas in the more recent 2018 GPG, we cover a threat and risk assessment. You will not find too many 3×1 matrices in risk management handbooks.

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Drones & Airports

Plan B Consulting

The three thoughts I posted on LinkedIn were: Known risk – I wonder if they had a multi-agency plan and exercised it? There will be copycats, all airports need to ensure that they are ready. I also think the first response to a new hazard is usually overcautious.

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Drones & Airports

Plan B Consulting

The three thoughts I posted on LinkedIn were: Known risk – I wonder if they had a multi-agency plan and exercised it? There will be copycats, all airports need to ensure that they are ready. I also think the first response to a new hazard is usually overcautious.