Best Todd De Voe Podcasts (2024)

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E19 - Resilience Thomas Croall 34:26

6M ago34:26

34:26

In episode 19 of Riding the Wave- PM4EM, my guest was Thomas Croall. We spoke about organizational and operation resilience, how corporations are addressing increasing risk factors in the post pandemic world, and how emergency management and business continuity are integrated into Enterprise Risk Management. A longer bio is given below and contact …

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EP 18 - Stakeholder Mgt with Kit Lee-Demery 22:27

8M ago22:27

22:27

Kit Lee-Demery is an emergency management professional with public, private, and higher education sector experiences. Kit is the Senior Manager of Business Continuity for Proskauer Rose and is responsible for business continuity and crisis management for the firm. Kit is also an adjunct at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Previously, Kit worke…

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EP 17- Risk And Recovery with Todd De Voe, EM Network 40:22

11M ago40:22

40:22

We are kicking off a re-inauguration of the podcast, and I have as my guest Todd T. De Voe. In this episode we discussed risk and recovery topics, including the Gray Rhino, antifragility, disaster risk reduction, and his 30-60-90 day recovery planning framework. See referenced links below his bio.A full version of our conversation can be found at: …

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Messaging: A Lifeline for Those Impacted by Emergencies 11:40

1+ y ago11:40

11:40

Messaging is an essential communication tool in emergencies, and its importance cannot be overstated. During times of crisis, timely and accurate communication is critical for providing information and instructions, coordinating response efforts, and ensuring the safety of individuals and communities. Messaging allows for rapidly disseminating info…

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Facing Challenges When Communication Infrastructure Fails 11:10

1+ y ago11:10

11:10

Interoperability in emergency communications is a critical component in ensuring the well-being and safety of the public. When emergencies occur, time is of the essence and it is essential that first responders are able to communicate effectively with each other, regardless of their telecommunication carriers, in order to respond quickly and effici…

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7.8 Earthquake Strikes Turkey 13:15

1+ y ago13:15

13:15

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey in the early morning of January 7th (local time) causing widespread damage and possibly leading to casualties. The earthquake's powerful seismic activity was felt across the region, leading to severe damage and thousands of deaths and injuries. This event will impact the region for years to come. Are you rea…

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The Future of Technology in Emergency Response and Management 13:44

1+ y ago13:44

13:44

Emergency Management needs improvement to meet modern needs. With advancing technology, it can be harnessed and created specifically for emergency management and disaster response. Emergency Management technology has improved greatly and continues to progress for quicker and more effective responses from emergency services like police, fire, medica…

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The key to building resilience 11:53

1+ y ago11:53

11:53

It's no secret that the US economy has been experiencing steady growth for the past decade, but as with any economic cycle, it will eventually end. We should ask ourselves not if but when the next downturn will occur and how we can be prepared. Today, I want to talk to you about strategies that US companies can implement to build resilience, surviv…

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Is It Business Continuity of Risk Management 10:40

1+ y ago10:40

10:40

Risk management and business continuity are two critical concepts in business management. While closely related, they have distinct differences in scope, focus, and overall goals. Risk management is identifying, assessing, and prioritizing potential risks to an organization's operations and assets and implementing strategies to mitigate or manage t…

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Six Steps to Conducting a THIRA 10:50

1+ y ago10:50

10:50

Threat and hazard identification and risk assessment (THIRA) is a systematic process for identifying and evaluating potential threats and hazards to an organization. It involves identifying potential risks, assessing their likelihood and potential impact, and developing strategies to mitigate or eliminate those risks. THIRA is an important part of …

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What are the challenges for Business Continuity for 2023 10:23

1+ y ago10:23

10:23

As we enter 2023, businesses are facing a range of challenges that could impact their ability to remain operational and competitive. From the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, companies must be prepared to navigate a variety of challenges in order to ensure the continuity of their…

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Titan HST’s BCT The Year In Review 12:29

1+ y ago12:29

12:29

2022 has brought some relief and challenges to the profession of Business Continuity. Join Todd De Voe as he explores the challenges, victories, and losses for the year. The Team at Titan HST wishes you a very happy and prosperous New Year. Links Web:https://titanhst.com/ LinkedIn:https://bit.ly/3KgRvv6 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/titanhst/…

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Using Titan HST for Site Files 10:57

1+ y ago10:57

10:57

Knowing where your documents are doing a crisis is critical. When people are looking for information, having a binder in an office is not helpful. With Titan HST you can Provide access-controlled materials, including maps, safety videos, emergency plans, and more. Links Web:https://titanhst.com/ LinkedIn:https://bit.ly/3KgRvv6 Instagram:https://www…

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The Economic Cost of A Crisis 11:05

1+ y ago11:05

11:05

With cyber-attacks in the headlines, a new report provides a gloomy reminder of the deep and long-lasting impact when things go wrong in public corporations. On average, companies struck by a crisis suffered a drop in share price by 19%, and share value took 147 days to recover. Moreover, crises involving environmental damage resulted in almost twi…

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What Is The Future of Business Continuity 11:49

1+ y ago11:49

11:49

Today, in addition to natural disasters such as hurricanes, fires, floods, and pandemics and man-made issues such as wars, organizations face other challenges to their operations. For example, a modern business must contend with widespread economic and political instability, organized cybercrime, and eco-terrorist attacks. Likewise, their vulnerabi…

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Exploring Higher Education Emergency Management 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

30:33

Our nation’s postsecondary institutions are entrusted to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for students, faculty, and staff who live, work, and study on campus. Faced with emergencies ranging from active shooter situations to fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and pandemic influenza, this is no easy task. Join us as we…

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Severe Weather, Natural Disasters, And Keeping Your Business Running 12:58

1+ y ago12:58

12:58

It is that time of year that we need to think about Severe Weather & Natural Disasters Regardless of the time of year or where you are in the world, severe weather should be on any business owner’s radar. Tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, dust storms, floods, hail storms, ice storms, and more can threaten your business and cause horrendous catastro…

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COVID and Flu What Do We Do? 12:20

1+ y ago12:20

12:20

We are back in the swing with the flu and cold season. The ads on TV will show tough moms sending their children to school and taking cold meds to carry on their day. And We still have COVID to think about. What are your plans for your organization? If COVID has taught us anything, we must be strict with our employees to stay home when they are sic…

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Late Season Hurricane Strikes the Southeast Are your employees ready for all-hazards 11:20

1+ y ago11:20

11:20

Todd is in Georgia this week at the International Association of Emergency Managers’ 70th Anniversary Conference. When he landed in Georgia, Hurricane Nicole hit the coast of Florida, and the tail hit Savanna. Hurricane Nicole brought heavy rains and left a trail of destroyed and teetering beachside homes, damaged hotels and condos along Florida's …

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Followership to Leadership The Principles of Task Purpose and End State 10:42

2y ago10:42

10:42

To be a leader, you must commit to innovation and thought leadership. As emergency management leaders progress and lead throughout their careers, they often learn about leadership in professional development courses and on-the-job experiences. Emergency Managers learn about management based on their requirements to oversee the completion of essenti…

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A quick History of COG, Civil Defense and Business Continuity 11:10

2y ago11:10

11:10

In the 1940s, air raid warnings and plane spotting activities were part of the duties of the Office of Civil Defense. In the 1950s, with the threat of Soviet nuclear bombs, the Civil Defense created the Duck and Cover films and encouraged backyard shelters. But did you know that the government had a secret COG plan? The interesting history of Conti…

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Is Emergency Management A Profession or a Job 37:40

2y ago37:40

37:40

Whether or not emergency management is considered a profession has been discussed and debated for several years. There are all sorts of implications including recognition as professionals, education versus training, classroom instruction versus on-the-job experience, and respect for the work emergency managers do both when responding to a disaster …

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The 10 Essential Skills Business Continuity Managers Need to Succeed 14:35

2y ago14:35

14:35

The business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience professions have matured and faced a challenging future. Resilience has taken various forms, and an evolving set of potentially disruptive events face business continuity managers. Numerous domestic and international standards, regulations, laws, and guidance available to business continuit…

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Why Should You Care About Water Issues In Your Community 12:27

2y ago12:27

12:27

When storms like Hurricane Ian strike, many people have to cope afterward with losing water service. Power outages mean pumps can’t process and treat drinking water or sewage, and heavy stormwater flows can damage water mains. In Jackson, Mississippi, rising river water overwhelmed pumps at the main water treatment plant on Aug. 29, 2022, following…

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Cyber Attacks Not a Matter If, Just a Matter of When 30:48

2y ago30:48

30:48

Cyberattacks are an ever-growing threat to critical infrastructures such as power, gas, water stations, and transportation control systems. Cybersecurity breaches can potentially have devastating physical and economic effects. Failing to plan for cyber threats as part of emergency management procedures is detrimental to national security and has be…

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Sharping The Saw, Why You Need to Continue to Learn 12:15

2y ago12:15

12:15

When you sharpen your mental saw, it is the best way to rejuvenate your dulled-down mind is not to turn it off but to give it something different to think about than what it usually grinds through at work. Not only will this fresh mental fare stimulate unused parts of your brain, but it can also give you insights and ideas that can loop back into y…

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If it is Worth Doing, You Must Measure It Applying KPIs to Business Continuity 12:38

2y ago12:38

12:38

If it is worth doing, you must measure it. How do you know your programs are effective if you do not have a way to measure them? Most parts of the business have KPIs. The real question is, do you want to know what is working or not, or are you just there to say you have a program? Think about that. Link Web: https://titanhst.com/ LinkedIn: https://…

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Why Public Private Partnerships Are Critical 29:48

2y ago29:48

29:48

Public-Private Partnerships is an agreement between a public agency and a private sector entity. Through this agreement, the skills and assets of each sector are shared in delivering a service or facility for the use of the general public. As governments seek to upgrade infrastructure and address the challenges of climate change, among other object…

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National Preparedness Month 2022: 9/11's Legacy 12:18

2y ago12:18

12:18

Since September 11, 2001, the U.S. Government has taken steps to encourage all citizens to make their own survival preparations. September was chosen as National Preparedness Month, as the tragedies of September 11, 2001, highlighted to the nation the importance of being prepared. Each week of September is dedicated to unique aspects of preparednes…

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Getting Ready For the Great ShakeOut 9:10

2y ago9:10

9:10

This year's International ShakeOut Day is October 20, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home! At 10:20 am (local time) on 10/20, you can join millions of people across the world practicing earthquake safety. While we encourage you to participate with everyone, you can register your ShakeOut …

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A View of Hospital Emergency Management 23:59

2y ago23:59

23:59

One of the growing sectors in emergency management is in healthcare. Hospital emergency management is a unique position in the healthcare system. They manage the integration of planning and response efforts within the physical campus and must interact with outside emergency response, emergency management, and public health agencies. Kelly McKinney,…

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Stay Focused But Not In A Silo 11:45

2y ago11:45

11:45

At Times BC professionals are hyper-focused on their job, and that can be a good thing. You may say no to projects that do not fit and you may have to say no to projects to get to a yes. However, you do not want to be siloed. The silo mindset does not appear accidentally nor is it a coincidence that most organizations struggle with interdepartmenta…

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Leaning Into Leadership Lessons From a Green Beret 40:23

2y ago40:23

40:23

The question “what makes a good leader?” is at the forefront of every organization. Establishing a strong corporate culture creates happy employees and a more efficient work environment. It can also attract great talent that will help your organization prosper. Today we speak with former Special Forces Green Beret, Fran Racioppi, Chief People Offic…

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Reimagining Business Continuity With Design Thinking 10:10

2y ago10:10

10:10

Let's explore design thinking and how it intersects with Business Continuity. Thinking in this way helps leaders better prepare for disruptions in business operations. It may not be the big one that causes your organization to fail, and it may just be a series of issues that you may never think get you. Links Web: https://titanhst.com/ LinkedIn: ht…

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The Art of Conducting Cyber Security Exercises 12:15

2y ago12:15

12:15

Today, the concepts of cybersecurity training, cyber drills, and cyber polygon do not have clear boundaries. Historically, cybersecurity exercises were paper, command, and staff exercises. Such events, which bring together representatives of different departments, were aimed at identifying individual skills. However, today cybersecurity drills are …

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Why We Need to Support Disaster Research 10:52

2y ago10:52

10:52

The Culture of Preparedness starts with you. Today we are exploring how a business continuity plan and a disaster recovery strategy detail immediate, effective actions to be taken should a disaster strike. To truly be ready you need a current, detailed, and flexible plan that will enable your organization to survive – and thrive. Web: https://titan…

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Improving Emergency Management Education 33:19

2y ago33:19

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Educational systems are constantly transforming to reflect a more digitized world. Although there are significant benefits that technology brings to the work environment, it also creates a large gap of inequality. Dr. Craig Hansen, President of the University of Applied Research and Development, works to remove the barriers to higher education by a…

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Are You Ready? It will Happen to You! 11:25

2y ago11:25

11:25

The Culture of Preparedness starts with you. Today we are exploring how a business continuity plan and a disaster recovery strategy detail immediate, effective actions to be taken should a disaster strike. To truly be ready you need a current, detailed, and flexible plan that will enable your organization to survive – and thrive. Web: https://titan…

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Alyssa's Law The Value of Mobile Panic Buttons 11:38

2y ago11:38

11:38

Alyssa’s law requires all public and charter schools to implement an advanced panic alarm system to allow law enforcement to react immediately in the event of a critical emergency. These solutions make it possible for officers to get to the scene quickly, take down the perpetrator, and minimize the number of lives lost. Links Web: https://titanhst.…

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The Emergency Management Institute Leading Change in Professional Development 36:22

2y ago36:22

36:22

Every emergency manager has touched FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) in one way or another during their career. As EMI surpasses 70 years of operation, the new Superintendent, Dr. Jeffery Stern discusses how to improve the training and education of the next generation of emergency managers, and the possibility of the development of an Em…

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For Complex Problems, Can You have Simple Solutions? 11:29

2y ago11:29

11:29

When you think of Complex Problems, sometimes trying the simple solution works. However, sometimes simple is not the right answer. Let's see how we can balance the complex solution with the quick fix (that never works). Links Web: https://titanhst.com/ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3KgRvv6 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/titanhst/ Twitter: https://…

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The Vision of Leadership 34:58

2y ago34:58

34:58

After suffering a traumatic and unfortunate brain injury, Jacob Green first changed career paths and became an EMT and a public safety dispatcher, then rose to the position of Assistant City Manager and founded Jacob Green & Associates, an organization that focuses on organizational and leadership development, emergency management, public safety, a…

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Creating a Stronger Antifragile Organization 11:57

2y ago11:57

11:57

Most Organizations are looking to build an enduring entity. Leveraging aspects of business continuity and business resilience principles enables organizations to mitigate risks more effectively and allow continuous operations. The goal of improving an organization's ability to respond to disruptions and strengthening its long-term resilience is the…

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The Value of Conducting Tabletop Exercises 9:13

2y ago9:13

9:13

Tabletop exercises are a tool that you need to add to your organization. It is not critical to have the "right" scenario. It could be anything that could harm your organization's reputation and its ability to function, from a natural disaster or accident to human-caused crises such as a security breach, terror attack, or internally perpetrated wron…

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Mitigating Stress With Healthy Living 35:36

2y ago35:36

35:36

Occupational stress in first responders is associated with an increased risk in mental health problems, while the emotional toll first responders endure on the job has caused suicide rates to skyrocket amongst the industry. Today, prepare.respod.recover. host Todd DeVoe speaks with Brice Long, COO of O2X, an organization that provides customized we…

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Why Businesses Need to Build Resilience to Disasters 11:22

2y ago11:22

11:22

Whether it's the threat of a flood, storm, earthquake, pandemic, or human-caused hazard, building the resilience of your business to disasters is becoming just as important as managing your reputation or testing your products before launching them. Strong economic, financial, legal, reputational, and regulatory reasons exist. Let's explore why busi…

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Todd DeVoe will be back next week 0:38

2y ago0:38

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Todd will return next week with this episode of Business Continuity Today. Subscribe to the podcast - https://pod.link/1521534360By Todd De Voe

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Thinking In Systems Make it Simple 11:06

2y ago11:06

11:06

Complexity bias is a logical fallacy that leads us to give undue credence to complex concepts. Faced with two competing ideas, we are likely to choose the most complex one. As a result, when we need to solve a problem, we may ignore simple solutions — thinking “that will never work” — and instead favor complex ones. Links Web: https://titanhst.com/…

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Training For Active Shooter Beyond the Response 10:51

2y ago10:51

10:51

Active shooting scenarios focus on the police response, and the larger emergency management role during these complex incidents is often overlooked. However, they are multi-week, multi-jurisdictional incidents requiring command & control, interoperable communications, and a host of other services. Web: https://titanhst.com/ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly…

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Saving Lives Through Training 27:31

2y ago27:31

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Due to the uptick of mass shootings over the years, many professions outside of law enforcement are now being trained in active shooter response programs. But have you ever thought about who teaches the law enforcement officers themselves? Join prepare.respond.recover. host Todd DeVoe as he talks with Erik Franco, the CEO of "High Speed Tac Med", o…

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