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RC Lab Video Interviews

Mike Janko 
Interview
Mike Janko is the Director of Global Business Continuity at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where he leads a global team of over 400 associates in developing and implementing enterprise-wide resilience strategies. Mike also serves on the Board of Directors for the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) and is the author of the acclaimed book "Excellence in Operational Resilience: How to Lead, Follow and Guide the Way". 
Mike wrote a book based on his stories and your invited to hear the best of the best.
Cheyene Marling 
Interview
Cheyene Marling is the leader of Resilience 360 Advisory, where she leads organizations in finding professional planners who can build high-performing resilience programs that connect strategy, culture, and capability.
Cheyene is recognized globally as a trusted advisor and thought leader. She has pioneered the use of statistical and performance metrics to evaluate program maturity, identify gaps, and drive measurable improvement—helping organizations build resilience that truly performs under pressure. 
John Liuzzi
Interview 

John Liuzzi is the National Director of Business Continuity at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, the world's largest wine and spirits distributor, where he built the enterprise-wide program from the ground up. With over   30 years of experience in crisis management and resilience across public and private sectors, John is an award-winning leader renowned for his innovative solutions and entrepreneurial approach to safeguarding operations. 

Chris Wright 
Interview

Chris Wright is a seasoned disaster planner with over 20 years of experience in crisis management and business continuity, serving organizations across public and private sectors. Chris brings practical expertise and innovative insights to the RC Lab interview, where he will share how his persistence year after year provided the capabilities he was striving for. 
Dennis Rose 
Interview
Dennis has guided organizations through natural disasters, cyberattacks, and workplace crises. With experience as a Sr Mgr at Moss Adams, an adjunct professor at Texas State University and Austin Community College, and a national speaker on crisis management, Dennis brings deep insights into building robust continuity strategies to ensure organizational resilience.
Mark Carroll 
Interview 

Mark shared several insights into one way to manage senior leadership during a crisis and how the best resiliency programs reach far and wide when considering impacts and consequences when interrupted. What journey Mark took us on!  

Dan Bailey 
Interview

In this interview, Dan shares insights on perfection vs excellence, how risk management plays a bigger part in organizational resiliency today, and staying receptive to continuous learning.
Suzanne Bernier 
Interview

Suzanne, author of the critically acclaimed book, "Disaster Heroes," will share some key insights and lessons learned from her work and relationships with both responders and survivors throughout her career.

Patrick Dunn Interview

Patrick Dunn shares his years of experience in responding to disasters for several leading consulting firms. His insights are unique and powerful as he compares pro-active planning with re-active response and says its best to empower others to do what they do best.  
Dr Bernard Jones Interview

Dr. Bernard Jones is an Associate Professor at St. John’s University, recognized for his commitment to academic excellence and student mentorship. Dr.Jones brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his field. 

Tom Serio Interview

Tom is one of those guys that you look for when going to conferences. One that you must go see. Renowned for his deep expertise, thoughtful insights and practical experience in navigating complex responses and challenges, 
Mark Armour Interview

Mark shares his story about his career and one event that changed everything about his approach to business resiliency planning. 

Articles & Resources

People not Paper III
Building Training Program
The first consideration is who is your target audience, what do they need to know, and how to deliver the message and have the ability to execute when needed? There are numerous delivery channels each accomplishing different learning goals.  
People not Paper II
Training w/out Classroom
What tools and ideas support your efforts to make things as easy as you can for people to participate in your program? How can you turn the tools of the trade into learning events?  Learn to leverage charts, graphs, and pictures for a greater learning experience. 

People not Paper I
Planner as Trainer 

Resiliency begins and ends with people and not documentation. People must be trained if you want a program of significance and ensure that it works when its needed the most. Become the trainer your program needs. 
Recovery Designations
 I & II

The Recovery Designation strategy simplifies and strengthens your Business Resiliency Program, empowering your organization to respond effectively to disruptions while prioritizing efficiency and clarity. Making it as easy as we can for people in the business units to participate in the program. 
BC/BR Unplugged

Tap into the timeless strategy of crowdsourcing and amplify your organization's resiliency program's buy-in, ownership,   and participation, accelerate  your ultimate objective, and create a robust program in half the time. 
What Sr Leaders Expect 

In today’s dynamic business landscape, senior executives are seeking more than just operational recovery—they want resilience that safeguards success through any adversity and challenge. What does a truly effective business continuity program look like to them?

3 Pillars of Resiliency

Every program's objective is that its works when its needed the most. Implementation strategy is being outcome focused and capabilities centric. The 3 Pillars of Resiliency is the simplification of the best of foundations.
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Challenges for New Resilience & Business Continuity Professionals Part 1

It's not easy starting a new role; it's downright challenging for new individuals trying to navigate the Business Continuity/Resilience landscape and training. 
In Part 1 of our discussion, you'll find Phil's insight will certainly help new industry professionals moves their careers forward. Enjoy!
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Challenges for New Resilience & Business Continuity Professionals Part 2

In Part 2 of my talk with Phil Lambert (Lambert Learning), we continue our talk on the challenges faced by new Business Continuity and Resilience professionals.
It's obvious Phil wants to help new resilience and BC professionals, so don't miss out in his insights and ideas on how to make your BC/Resilience path successful.
Enjoy!
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4 Mindset Shifts 


Video Blog | 20 mins
It's not just what you do that matters. It's how you go about doing it that has the greatest influence for achievement.     Learn that execution trumps knowledge ever time. 

The BC/BR Glossary
from DRJ 

Web Site | Updated Often Terminology is important in any field. So much more in the resiliency industry because of so much cross-over of disciplines, resiliency strategies, and  recoverability factors. 

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Understanding Organizational Culture

20 Minutes | On-Demand
1 Session | 1 Worksheet 
Learn what culture is, how it influences the implementation of a BC Program, and how to identify it's prominent characteristics within your own organization.
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Beginners Guide to Business Continuity

eBook | Download PDF
The focus of this e-book is to help practitioners and senior leaders in keeping their business resilient, specifically by developing their own business continuity program. This strategies are practical, efficient, and they work when needed the most.
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5 Must Haves for
2024

Easy Read | Outline
5 Steps is all it takes to grow from a wandering generality to a meaningful specific.
Do you dare to be extraordinary?
"Do something every day that scares you." Eleanor Roosevelt.