February 2023

“Do Emergency Exercise Frameworks Work? A Look at the Pros and Cons”

Emergency Management /

💪🌍 Get Ready for Action with Emergency Exercise Frameworks. Emergency exercises are a crucial component of emergency preparedness and response. They allow organizations to test their emergency plans and procedures in a controlled and safe environment and identify areas for improvement. Many different emergency exercise frameworks are used worldwide, each with its unique approach and […]

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Resilience KPIs: The Devil is in the Details 😈💼🔍

Management, Organizations /

Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, are valuable for measuring organizational performance. However, it is essential to recognize that KPIs are not a one-size-fits-all solution, and they can be easily misused if not implemented thoughtfully. One common misuse of KPIs is relying too heavily on them when measuring divisional performance. When KPIs are the only metric

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The Ohio Train Derailment: A Wake-Up Call for Emergency Management Officials

Emergency Management /

The recent train derailment in Palestine, Ohio, underscores the critical importance of emergency management procedures in dealing with hazardous materials and ensuring the safety of residents. Miscommunication and Lack of Response The incident highlighted the miscommunication and lack of response from authorities as contributing factors to the severity of the incident. Emergency management officials were

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Building a Better Classroom Through Diverse Assessment Methods

3 Comments / Education /

As an educator who graduated from a traditional university setting, I experienced firsthand the limitations of the traditional exam and quiz-based assessment methods. While these assessments are important, they don’t always accurately reflect a student’s understanding and abilities, especially in a diverse and complex world where skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving are in high

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“The Dark Side of Workplace Politics: Impacts on Employee Morale”

2 Comments / Management, Organizations /

Organizational politics can have a profound effect on the well-being of employees and the overall atmosphere of a workplace. When employees engage in political behavior, it can lead to a toxic work environment, where employees are more focused on their own interests and agendas rather than on the goals of the organization. This often results

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