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

Contact Ramakrishnan Sankaran : LinkedIn or Visit Ramki's Bio