In our personal and professional lives we constantly seek purpose. We agonize over the myriad choices we have when thinking about our 'to dos' as they relate to family, community, friends, and neighbors. We are forever pulled in multiple directions…
Category: Community Resilience
Double Whammy!
Living in the Northeast (specifically the north shore of Long Island) has so many wonderful benefits: beautiful coastline, rolling hills, majestic trees, great restaurants, proximity to New York City, and good public services and utilities. All of these have been stressed…
I’ve Got a Secret! How about You?
While business continuity is done differently from company to company, we generally accept that the DRI International Professional Practices serve as a framework for the moving parts of the planning process. I get that. You also may fast path when…
Phun Philly Phacts!
No philosophic views of the world this week. No reflective walks by the beach, no references to fall foliage and photographic wanderings, no BCP ideas, and no wistful musings about all the great people you will meet at DRI2013. This week:…
A New Leaf
The fun thing about writing this column is that many of my old friends, former colleagues, new-found friends (especially those of you who volunteered last May in New Orleans) get in touch with me via my DRI International Foundation e-mail…
Nobody Puts Clyde in a Corner!
Nobody puts Clyde in a corner. That's why his "corner" is actually a column! Wondering what Clyde is doing here? Well, last year he told us all we needed to know about New Orleans. This time around, Clyde clues us…
What Do You Call a Hoagie?
DRI2013 will provide business continuity professionals with great opportunities to meet new people, learn new best practices, participate in volunteer activities, and enjoy the company of old friends. The event also provides a unique opportunity to spend time in a…
A Walk to Remember
From time to time, I allow myself the luxury of taking a long walk on the beach. The south shore of Long Island has some of the finest beaches anywhere. At this time of year, the ocean waters are remarkably…
BCP in The Real World
Last week, I had my fingers crossed that the New Orleans area would be spared any damage by Isaac. As we all know, in BCP, crossing your fingers and hoping for the best is very unlikely to yield a positive…
Not Again!!!
Over the course of the last few days, we have been reminded that preparing for disasters remains a priority for those living on the Gulf Coast. Almost seven years to the day after Katrina brought so much devastation to New…