Welcome, everyone to another episode of "Mind the Resilience," the podcast where we explore the strategies, insights, and stories that inspire resilience in the face of adversity. I'm your host, Ramki, and today we have a remarkable guest Leah Andrews.

In this episode, we dive into the intriguing realm of leadership buy-in for IT and BC/DR initiatives. We also tackle the critical components of a successful Cyber Incident Response Plan and how Incident response teams can effectively support them.

We explore how IT and BC/DR teams play a pivotal role in ensuring program stickiness, aligning initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.

Leah enlightens us on the essential qualities of a crisis leader, shedding light on effective communication and collaboration during times of stress and uncertainty.

We also discuss how to manage risk without being overwhelmed by unnecessary details. Lastly, in our "Resilience Quickfire" round, Leah tackles rapid-fire questions, providing brief yet impactful answers that will leave you inspired and ready to take action.

So, let's jump right in and embark on this transformative journey of resilience, leadership, and innovation.



(00:00) Introduction

(01:58) Introduction about Leah

(06:35) Leadership buy-in for IT and BC/DR initiatives

(10:35) Key components of a successful Cyber IR Plan

(19:27) Program Stickiness

(25:28) Qualities of a crisis leader

(28:46) Key steps to prepare for potential emergencies or disasters

(32:50) How can IT and BC/DR programs help to drive innovation?

(35:55) Resilience Quickfire

(40:50) Contact Leah



Contacts



Contact Leah Andrews: Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-andrews-mbcp/]



Contact Ramakrishnan Sankaran : LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramakrishnan-sankaran/]or Visit Ramki's Bio [https://www.mindtheresilience.com/bio]

Episode 18 - Resilience Unveiled: Exploring BCP/DR and Cyber Resilience Strategies (With Leah Andrews)

Welcome to "Mind the Resilience," the podcast where we explore crisis management, risk mitigation, and security in today's ever-changing world.

I'm Ramki, your host. In this episode, we discuss the challenges organizations face during crises and the common mistakes they make. Our guest Brendan provides valuable insights on effective communication and the crucial role of leadership in crisis management. We also dive into ensuring effective crisis management plans, including their key components and the importance of regular updates.

Discover the critical role of business continuity planning in mitigating risk and maintaining operations during disruptive events. Brendan also shares strategies for identifying critical business processes and integrating business continuity and crisis management plans.

We also delve into improving risk management and business continuity strategies, measuring their effectiveness, and aligning them with overall business objectives. Get ready to strengthen your resilience on "Mind the Resilience."



(00:00) Introduction

(01:44) Introduction about Brendan

(04:40) Challenges that organizations face when responding to a crisis or emergency situation

(08:41) Ensuring crisis management plans are effective and up-to-date

(12:14) Role of business continuity planning in mitigating risk

(15:22) Advice to organizations on their risk management and business continuity strategies

(19:48) Emerging threats and challenges on BCP and Security

(24:01) How recent events impacted the field of security and resilience?

(25:42) Trends on the horizon for security and resilience

(30:10) Skills and qualities required for security and resilience leaders

(33:08) Advice to individuals looking to develop a career in security and resilience

(37:00) Contact Brendan



Contacts



Contact Brendan Monahan: Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendannmonahan/]



Contact Ramakrishnan Sankaran : LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramakrishnan-sankaran/]or Visit Ramki's Bio [https://www.mindtheresilience.com/bio]



Book by Brendan - Strategic Corporate Crisis Management - Amazon Link [https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Corporate-Management-Brendan-Monahan/dp/1032107375]

Episode 17 - Crisis Recovery and Resilience: Strategies for building resilience (With Brendan Monahan)

Welcome to Mind the Resilience, a podcast that explores the world of business continuity and disaster recovery.

Today's guest is Jason, a business continuity and disaster recovery expert with extensive experience in designing and implementing plans to protect critical business data and systems.

In addition to his professional work, Jason is also a talented photographer. In this episode, Jason shares his insights on how ISO 22316 contributes to the field of business continuity, how to manage disaster recovery plans, how to identify critical operations and systems, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to develop, implement, and exercise business continuity plans. He also shares his strategies for leading IT's response to problems and incidents, and provides quickfire tips on resilience.

Tune in to this episode for practical tips and real-world examples from a seasoned expert in business continuity and disaster recovery.



(00:00) Introduction

(01:38) Introduction to Jason

(05:25) ISO 22316 - Security and Resilience

(10:47) How to manage DR?

(18:24) Risk Analysis

(23:06) Collaboration with multiple stakeholders

(28:23) Respond to Major incidents

(34:11) Photographer to DR/BCP field

(38:42) Resilience Quickfire

(43:08) Contact Jason



Contacts

Contact Jason Hoss: Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-hoss/]

Contact Ramakrishnan Sankaran : LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramakrishnan-sankaran/]or Visit Ramki's Bio [https://www.mindtheresilience.com/bio]

Episode 16 - Photographer turned Resilience Expert : DR/BCP Best Practices (With Jason Hoss)

Hello and welcome to "Mind the Resilience," the podcast that explores the strategies and practices that organizations can use to build resilience in the face of unexpected challenges.



I'm your host, Ramki, and today's episode is all about resilience in the workplace. My guest, Cedrick, and I will be discussing the key principles of building resilience in organizations and how leaders can ensure that their teams are well-equipped to handle unexpected challenges and crises.



We'll also be discussing topics such as protecting digital assets from cyber-attacks, conducting risk assessments, building a culture of resilience, and promoting diversity and inclusion as part of a resilience strategy.



Get ready for some straight talk and great debates. Let's dive in!



(00:00) Introduction

(01:12) Introduction to Cedrick

(05:44) Key principles of building resilience in organizations

(14:32) Rise of cyber-attacks and other digital threats

(25:55) Best & worst practices for conducting risk assessments

(34:13) Building a culture of resilience

(37:37) Diversity and inclusion play in building resilience

(46:10) Contact Cedrick



Contacts



Contact Cedrick Moriggi: Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedrickmoriggi/]



Contact Ramakrishnan Sankaran : LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramakrishnan-sankaran/]or Visit Ramki's Bio [https://www.mindtheresilience.com/bio]

Episode 15 - Resilience Uncovered: Insights and Strategies for Building Stronger Organizations (With Cedrick Moriggi)

Welcome to "Mind the Resilience," the podcast where we delve into the world of business continuity, disaster recovery and resilience. I'm your host, Ramki, and today we have a very special guest, Margaret Millet.

With a wealth of experience and expertise in the field, Margaret will share her insights on various aspects of business resilience. From her background and practical experience to the skills necessary for adapting to unexpected situations, we'll explore the key elements that contribute to effective business resilience strategies.

Margaret will also discuss the impact of the pandemic on crisis management and share examples of successful business continuity programs she has developed. Furthermore, she'll provide valuable guidance for those looking to make a positive impact in the business resilience community. Get ready to enhance your knowledge and empower yourself with the resilience mindset. Let's dive in!



(00:00) Introduction

(01:33) Introduction about Margaret

(04:34) How to develop skills in BCP and DR?

(08:44) Most important skills in business resilience

(11:14) How pandemic impacted approach to crisis management?

(19:01) How to ensure BCP programs are up-to-date?

(24:54) Approach to strategic leadership in business resilience

(28:02) Important traits of a successful strategic leader

(31:33) What motivates Margaret to give back to the business resilience community?

(35:00) What advice would Margaret give to new individuals in business resilience

(38:36) How to contact Margaret?



Contacts



Contact Margaret Millett: Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretjmillett]



Contact Ramakrishnan Sankaran : LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramakrishnan-sankaran/]or Visit Ramki's Bio [https://www.mindtheresilience.com/bio]

Episode 14 - Empowering Resilience: Practical Steps for Building Business Continuity (With Margaret Millett)

Hello and welcome to Mind the Resilience! I'm Ramki, your host, and in this episode, we will be discussing the topic of business continuity with our guest, Mark Armour. Mark has a wealth of experience in business continuity planning and management and is an advocate for the Adaptive Business Continuity Manifesto.

In our conversation, we cover a range of topics, including the key principles and potential impact of the Adaptive Business Continuity Manifesto, the importance of collaboration and cross-functional partnerships in business continuity, lessons learned from managing natural disasters and disruptive events, and the future of business continuity.

Mark also shares his insights on how business continuity planning can help organizations build resilience, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses. And we wrap up by discussing best practices for testing and exercising business continuity plans.

So, whether you're a seasoned professional in the field or just starting to explore the topic of business continuity, this conversation is sure to be insightful and thought-provoking. Without further ado, let's dive in!



(00:00) Introduction

(01:39) Introduction about Mark

(03:12) What is Adaptive Business Continuity Manifesto?

(12:09) Collaboration and cross-functional partnerships in business continuity

(15:37) Lessons learned from managing natural disasters and disruptive events

(21:14) The future of business continuity: Trends, challenges, and opportunities

(27:10) Building organizational resilience through business continuity

(30:38) Business continuity for small and medium-sized businesses

(37:03) Best practices for testing and exercising business continuity plans

(44:08) How to Contact Mark?



Contacts



Contact Mark Armour: mnjarmour@gmail.com or Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markarmour/]



Adaptive Business Continuity Manifesto website : Link [https://www.adaptivebcp.org/]



Contact Ramakrishnan Sankaran : LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramakrishnan-sankaran/]or Visit Ramki's Bio [https://www.mindtheresilience.com/bio]

Episode 13 - Adaptive Business Continuity: Resilience in the Face of Disruption (With Mark Armour)

Hello and welcome to Mind the Resilience, I am Ramki, and in this episode, we have an expert guest, Timothy Miller, who will discuss various aspects of business resilience.

Tim will shed light on how businesses can prepare for regulatory and regional requirements for privacy, best practices for ensuring legal compliance in business operations, and how to effectively coach and mentor employees regarding risk management, compliance, and cyber security.

He will also talk about emerging trends and technologies in cyber security and risk management and how businesses can stay up-to-date and prepared for these developments.

Finally, Tim will delve into key considerations for developing and implementing a business continuity plan in light of recent events such as natural disasters and pandemics.

Stay tuned to learn valuable insights that can help you build a more resilient business.



(00:00) Introduction

(01:17) Introduction to Tim

(04:20) How can businesses prepare for regulatory and regional requirements

(15:36) How can businesses best navigate audits and assessments

(20:47) What are the best practices for ensuring legal compliance

(25:40) Emerging trends and technologies in the fields of cyber security and risk management

(35:08) Coaching in risk management, compliance, and cyber security

(42:11) Considerations for developing and implementing a business continuity plan

(45:42) Contact Tim



Contacts



Contact Tim : Tim.Miller@morganfranklin.com



Contact Ramakrishnan Sankaran : LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramakrishnan-sankaran]or Visit Ramki's Bio [https://www.mindtheresilience.com/bio]

Episode 12 - Audits and Assessments: Preparing Your Business for Regulatory Compliance (With Timothy M)

Hello, and welcome to Mind the Resilience, a podcast where we explore the world resilience with inspiring guests.

I'm your host Ramki, and in today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with David, the Global Head of Business Resilience.

David shares his incredible journey from an IT Disaster Recovery Manager to his current role and provides valuable insights into navigating complex organizations through incident and crisis management.

We also discuss the importance of diversity, leadership, and risk management in building resilience, as well as the role of emerging technologies and professional development. Join us for an inspiring conversation on Mind the Resilience.



Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:10) Introduction to David

(03:54) IT Disaster Recovery Manager to Global Head of Business Resilience

(12:42) Working in defence industry as resilience consultant

(17:55) Navigating Complex Organizations through Incident and Crisis Management

(27:03) Leadership in Business Resilience

(32:24) The Role of Risk Management in Decision-Making

(37:19) Emerging Technologies and Best Practices

(40:19) Global MBA and Professional Memberships

(44:06) How to Contact David



Contacts

Contact David : LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kp]

Contact Ramakrishnan Sankaran : LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramakrishnan-sankaran]or Visit Ramki's Bio [https://www.mindtheresilience.com/bio]



Episode 11 - Unleashing Business Resilience: Lessons from a Global Leader (With David Kennedy-Pitt)

Welcome to Mind the Resilience, the podcast where we explore the world of resiliency.

I'm your host Ramki, and today we have a special guest, Steven Kuhr. Steve is an emergency management professional with extensive experience in various sectors, including energy, water, transportation, and government agencies.

In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of emergency management, best practices for emergency planning and preparedness, the role of technology, the impact of climate change, effective communication, leadership, and the future of emergency management.

Join us as we delve into these critical topics and learn how we can better prepare for crises and build resilient communities.



Contact Steven Kuhr : LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skuhr/]or Website [https://www.kuhrgroup.com/]

Contact Ramakrishnan Sankaran : LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramakrishnan-sankaran/]or Visit Ramki's Bio [https://www.mindtheresilience.com/bio]

Episode 10 - Emergency Management Unpacked: Best Practices and Emerging Trends (With Steven Kuhr)

Welcome to Mind the Resilience, the podcast where we explore the challenges and triumphs of building resilient organizations. In today's episode, we speak with Brian Zawada, an expert in business continuity and resilience.

Brian shares his journey in the field, including the founding of Avaluation consulting and its merger with Castellan and Riskconnect, and discusses the software solutions they developed for business continuity.

He also provides insights on strategies for building a successful business continuity program, navigating regulatory requirements, and the role of technology in resilience efforts.

Additionally, Brian shares his unique hobby of wine growing and the challenges and rewards that come with it. Join us for an engaging and informative conversation on building resilience in today's complex world.



Contact Brian Zawada : Email @ Brian.Zawada@riskonnect.com or LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianzawada/]



Amazon link for BCOS (Business Continuity Operating System): Link [https://www.amazon.com/Business-Continuity-Operating-System-Differently/dp/1735943525/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+business+continuity+operating+system&qid=1680528656&sprefix=business+continuity+opera%2Caps%2C299&sr=8-1]



Contact Ramakrishnan Sankaran : LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramakrishnan-sankaran]or Visit Ramki's Bio [https://www.mindtheresilience.com/bio]

Episode 9 - The Resilience Toolkit: Building and Maintaining a Culture of Resilience (With Brian Zawada)

This is a podcast aimed at people interested in IT Disaster Recovery, Business continuity and resilience in general. I speak to industry leaders, experts & share knowledge to help someone starting new in the world of resiliency or experienced person alike.

Ramakrishnan Sankaran

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