The Cranky Middle Manager Show #56 Avian Flu and Disaster Planning with Gregory Peterson
The Cranky Middle Manager Show #056 (MP3 10.6MB 30:56Min)
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Alright, I’m not given to panic or worry excessively which is a good thing- my blood pressure is normal- and a bad thing…. if there really IS a bird flu pandemic I can only pray I’m the first one taken because I’m not ready to deal with it. Today we talk to Gregory Peterson about the Manager’s role in disaster preparedness.
Show Notes
0:00 Welcome to a somewhat scary edition of the Cranky Middle Manager. This episode is dedicated to the prophet Jeremiah… it ain’t easy bearing bad news but it’s got to be done. Here’s your homework assignment- put the word “Jeremiad” in an email……
3:00 Our quote of the week is from the Polish King Stanislaus I…better to face the bad news than wait for it to bite you….
4:01 Welcome Gregory Peterson- an expert on emergency communication. How big a deal is the Bird Flu threat and why should managers care. My cynicism outweighs my fear I’m afraid…..
11:00 Why are middle managers interested? Cause we’ll be the ones dealing with it when it hits…whatever “it” is.
14:43 What did we learn from Y2K…. this guy knows better than most but the exercise did help with 9/11
19:00 Don’t look for government to solve the problem…. we need to have our own house in order.
23:00 What to do:
- Analyze your business
- Identify risk points
- Set up a team
28:00 Here are some great resources… check it out
The Business Preparedness Checklist from the US government
The Flu Wiki…..seriously check this out
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
The UN/World Health Organization report
Article in Foreign Affairs Magazine
Sleep well and don’t let the weasels get you down.