Mon.May 22, 2023

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Extremist Helpers in Some Natural Disasters

Recovery Diva

Boots on the Ground: As FEMA struggles to keep up with climate disasters, extremist groups see an opportunity. This article adds to some of the concerns identified by the GAO in its recent report on FEMA staffing matters, and adds a dark side to some of the volunteer assistance that occurs in some places post disaster. Note: the Diva was not familiar with the source called Grist, but was given this citation by a reliable reader.

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How Data Fuels Modern Fire Safety Operations—and Keeps Communities Safe

Pure Storage

How Data Fuels Modern Fire Safety Operations—and Keeps Communities Safe by Pure Storage Blog There are nearly 30,000 fire departments in the United States, according to recent data from the National Fire Protection Association. These departments, and the more than 1,000,000 career and volunteer firefighters who support them, help to protect about 70% of the U.S. population.¹ You’d be hard-pressed to find people within that population who don’t want their local fire department performing at the

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Social Studies Achievement Has Plummeted Nationally. Four Reasons This Trend Will Not Be Reversed Without Systemic Action

The Rand Blog

The U.S. Department of Education recently released results from the latest national social studies assessments. U.S. history scores continued a previous pattern of decline and civics scores declined for the first time ever. Reversing these trends will require concerted effort and increased investments at all levels of the U.S. education system.

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9 Best Practices for Building Resilience Against Disruptions

BryghtPath

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, the ability to withstand and quickly bounce back from disruptions has become more important than ever. The evolving nature of risks – from cyber threats to natural disasters, global pandemics, and supply chain disruptions – have spotlighted the critical need for businesses to implement business resilience best practices.

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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!

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Y2K and the Colorado River

Disaster Zone

No hard line for the river decision, but.

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Supercharge your MSP business with M365 protection: Join our exclusive webinar

Acronis

As one of the world’s most popular productivity suites, Microsoft 365 is a prime target for cybercriminals — and its baked-in security features are often not sufficient to protect business-critical data. Learn how you can differentiate your MSP business with M365-specific protection services.

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The 7 critical elements of a business continuity plan

Online Computers

Ensuring that business operations can withstand any emergency is essential to any organization’s success. From floods and fires to cyberattacks and supply chain disruptions, unexpected circumstances can wreak havoc on even the most robust businesses. Therefore, having an effective business continuity plan (BCP) is vital to operational resilience. A BCP is a comprehensive document that outlines the strategies and procedures a business must follow to keep its critical functions operational during

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What Washington Gets Wrong About Deterrence

The Rand Blog

The war in Ukraine has depleted American military stockpiles in the short term. But such a shortfall may not necessarily affect U.S. deterrence.

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3 Steps to Prepare for 2024 and Beyond with the Risk Maturity Model

LogisManager

3 Steps to Prepare for 2024 and Beyond with the Risk Maturity Model The world is becoming increasingly complex and uncertain, and organizations must be prepared to face a wide range of risks that could impact their success. From economic fluctuations to cybersecurity threats, from regulatory changes to environmental hazards, the risk landscape is constantly evolving, and organizations must be agile and proactive to stay ahead.

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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.

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3 Steps to Prepare for 2024 and Beyond with the Risk Maturity Model

LogisManager

3 Steps to Prepare for 2024 and Beyond with the Risk Maturity Model The world is becoming increasingly complex and uncertain, and organizations must be prepared to face a wide range of risks that could impact their success. From economic fluctuations to cybersecurity threats, from regulatory changes to environmental hazards, the risk landscape is constantly evolving, and organizations must be agile and proactive to stay ahead.