“Good” Decision

How might you make a “good” decision? Elements of General Approach A decision matrix is just one of many tools currently considered “best practice” for good decision-making. It uses a systematic approach to narrow down options, comparing choices by using a combination of weighted voting and ranking. A criteria matrix is especially helpful when: 1.… Read More

Storms and Sandwich Boards

The clean up uses parking areas as a sound strategy to store debris before removal. Sound, but with some unintended consequences. Losing your “Premises”

Risk @ Interfaces

On the edge. On the boundary. At the interface.

When should you invest in disaster management?

Purists … say you ought to have already set it up “yesterday”. Pragmatists … say you ought to do it “whenever you’re ready”. Whenever you decide, there are some things to consider. 3. Consider using a criteria-based decision making approach when determining the most appropriate planning solution for you.

Couldn’t make this up!

My favourite “risk management errors” story today comes out of the Perth Mint. Greed, arrogance and incompetence characterise a range of activities over years. https://apple.news/AmOJXFdVNQeW4MxBpK6mHTQ

Scenario Analysis

Introducing our Scenario Analysis app, available as a Tier 1 product (costing less than US$1) from Apple and Google stores. Screen 1 Scenarios Field 1 “Assets” Prompt “Compile a list of assets. Consider significant operational processes, activities, and the resources upon which they rely including people, facilities, machinery, equipment, infrastructure (including premises), technology (including plant… Read More

AgileBCP Consulting Opportunities

OpportunityAgileBCP Pty Ltd is pleased to announce the global availability of our ongoing commission arrangements for consultants who facilitate subscriptions to our Agile Business Continuity Software as a Service Platform. Why AgileBCP Software as a ServiceWhat differentiates our globally available SaaS is alignment with “Best Practices” harmonized with International Standards. What distinguishes the approach as… Read More

Shut happens

The hospitality industry invests heavily on having bumper weekends. They’re the days everyone is “out and about”. Except … when you can’t be “up and at em”. And recently it was like that for many popular venues in our area. There might be lessons for the day – there might be lessons from the day.… Read More

Revisiting Black Swans

Disaster Management Workshop – a business perspective.

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Poor decision making

Yet another example of poor decision making featured in the newspaper this morning. “Minor” but illustrative it shows a failure to take responsibility. OughtWe is our free decision maker app – check it out.

Risk Trends

Headlines reflect a disarming lack of confidence.

In this Blog I have selected some key themes from the Insight Report. Illustrating them with images from the report.

Extreme events and uncertainties continue to dominate the landscape.

Central to context is the question of “what do we value?”

Central to vulnerabilities are supply chains.

With enhanced foresight being a ‘must-have’

The Frameworks have remained robust for decades

At the ground level, we offer apps – many free, some up to $5 – which can go a long way to support you asking the right questions.

For those who can make it for a Face-to-Face, Adelaide 27 Feb awaits

Disaster Management Workshop – a business perspective.

Adelaide, Monday 27 Feb, 9am -11am, $85 https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/agile-business-continuity-workshop-adelaide

Be wary of “fonts of all knowledge”

It is heartening to know people who are experts. More so when you know several who are experts in the same field – but with different ways of looking at things. It’s not that they’re right. It’s that they make you think. Similarly, the role of having a strong range of criteria to consider when… Read More

Free Disaster Risk Assessor App

Use our free app to map and explore how you are at risk. We also use it as a “pre-read” lead into our business continuity workshops. Hazards are not equally significant. Google Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.disaster.risk&hl=en_AU&gl=US Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/au/app/disaster-risk-assessor/id6443818654

The Power of Art

Art is a very powerful way to engage and stimulate. An especially striking example is the cover of the New Yorker which often uses thought provoking images. Currently, the communication is about the impact of extreme events on our cities. TITLE – The Future Is Here ARTIST – Birgit Schossow Depicting a giant wave –… Read More

Shut happens

The hospitality industry invests heavily on having bumper weekends. They’re the days everyone is “out and about”. Except … when you can’t be “up and at em”. And today was like that for many popular venues in our area. There might be lessons for the day – there might be lessons from the day. Especially… Read More

We assess risk to manage it better

Good apps help people find the best answers by asking the right questions. Hopefully our two recent releases do precisely that! Disaster Risk Assessor Apple https://apps.apple.com/au/app/disaster-risk-assessor/id6443818654 Google https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.disaster.risk We assess #risk so we can #manage it better. #Disaster #Management is about #decisions in #uncertainty. Our recently released free apps support you do this by leveraging… Read More