On March 11, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake rocked the main island of Honshu Japan. The earthquake, tsunami and its aftermath caused devastating human, social and economic damage. People around the world were stunned by video of exploding nuclear power plant buildings, demolished cities and personal accounts of the tragedy. The earthquake also heavily disrupted global… Continue reading Lessons Learned from the Japan Earthquake

As the situation has progressed, there has been more than adequate media speculation on the damage to the nuclear power plants at Fukushima Dai-ichi. Now that radiation exposure has been measured, continuing the evacuation in areas within the immediate areas up to 20 kilometers from the plant is recommended but speculating about radiation at a… Continue reading Wild Radiation Speculation Unfounded

As the situation has progressed, there has been more than adequate media speculation on the damage to the nuclear power plants at Fukushima Dai-ichi. Now that radiation exposure has been measured, continuing the evacuation in areas within the immediate areas up to 20 kilometers from the plant is recommended but speculating about radiation at a… Continue reading Wild Radiation Speculation Unfounded

The earthquake, tsunami, and ongoing radiation threat of “3/11” have delivered a telling triple blow to the people of Japan. With more than 15,000 confirmed dead and nearly 9,000 still missing, the loss of life, the physical destruction, and the human suffering caused by the events of March 11, 2011, have taken their toll on… Continue reading The Silver Lining in Japan’s Great Earthquake Disaster

The earthquake, tsunami, and ongoing radiation threat of “3/11” have delivered a telling triple blow to the people of Japan. With more than 15,000 confirmed dead and nearly 9,000 still missing, the loss of life, the physical destruction, and the human suffering caused by the events of March 11, 2011, have taken their toll on… Continue reading The Silver Lining in Japan’s Great Earthquake Disaster

According to one definition, leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal. Half of us will debate the fact that leadership is an “art” while the other half will debate it being a “science.” But, no matter what side of the fence you sit on, everyone… Continue reading In the time of crisis … Are You Prepared To Lead?

According to one definition, leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal. Half of us will debate the fact that leadership is an “art” while the other half will debate it being a “science.” But, no matter what side of the fence you sit on, everyone… Continue reading In the time of crisis … Are You Prepared To Lead?

As I begin to write one of my final columns, I think back to when I first became involved with the BCP industry. I remember presenting the concept of “Disaster Recovery Planning” at the first seminar my company sponsored on Dec. 4, 1973. The initial discussions of the seminar covered the following: What is a… Continue reading The Proof is in the Paper, on TV

As I begin to write one of my final columns, I think back to when I first became involved with the BCP industry. I remember presenting the concept of “Disaster Recovery Planning” at the first seminar my company sponsored on Dec. 4, 1973. The initial discussions of the seminar covered the following: What is a… Continue reading The Proof is in the Paper, on TV

A primary purpose of DRJ’s Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) is to assist in enhancing DRJ conferences and magazine. The board is staffed by 16 experienced BC/DR professionals with an excelsior mindset. It is also a group that changes, by design. There are term limits and that means people roll-off and new members are elected. At… Continue reading BC/DR Profession Helping Itself