Harnessing Business Continuity For Effective Community Crisis Response with Alex Fullick

Crisis Lab

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Alex Fullick, an expert in business continuity planning and the Founder and Managing Director of Stone Road Inc.

In the first part of our discussion, hosted on the 'Preparing for the Unexpected' channel, Alex and Kyle covered the macro-level impact of BCP on global stability, including economic stability, supply chain security, crisis management, and geopolitical risks. Be sure to check out and subscribe to Alex’s podcast, Preparing for the Unexpected.

Now in part two of the podcast series, Kyle and Alex delve into the practical aspects of business continuity at a community level. They explore the role of BCP in preparing for and responding to local crises and discuss the importance of coordination between local businesses, governments, and organizations.

Alex Fullick is a seasoned expert in business continuity planning with over 26 years of experience. As the Founder and Managing Director of Stone Road Inc., he specializes in Business Continuity Management and Resilience, offering consulting and training services. Alex is an accomplished author of eight books and the host of "Preparing for the Unexpected," a global internet talk radio show and YouTube channel focusing on preparing for and overcoming adverse situations.

Tune in for insights on how small businesses can effectively plan for and mitigate risks, build networks, and support community resilience.

Show Highlights

[04:27] Building Local Business Resilience

[10:43] Shared Responsibility in Community Resilience

[17:28] Workforce Considerations in Business Continuity

[22:59] Testing and Exercising for Resilience

[25:27] Understanding Federal Contracts and Small Business Contributions

[26:01] Identifying Business Threats and Risk Assessment

[27:57] Mitigating Risks and Contingency Planning

[30:41] Resources for Risk Assessment and Business Continuity

[33:47] The Importance of Training and Education

[35:33] Practical Training and Real-World Simulations

[41:18] Aligning Business Continuity with Daily Operations

[43:16] Trends in Business Continuity Management

Connect with Alex Fullick

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Listen to Part 1: The Role of Business Continuity in International Security