0 for 4 and the Myth of Failure

“I tried and tried, but failed to bring him back to life. It was clear he was gone. That was my fourth attempt at resuscitating someone with CPR - and my fourth loss.”  ~ Dedicated

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How to Become a Mission Ready SAR Responder: Training, Certification, and Standards Explained

Lost Little Timmy Deserves Our Best: Why SAR Training and Certification Matter More Than EverWhen someone goes missing, whether it's a child lost in the woods or a hiker overdue in rugged terrain, we

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CASE STUDY: AAR of Tornado Response

Tornado Response – Lessons from an Emergency Management AARBackgroundOn May 10, 2024, a category EF-4 tornado tore through Springfield County, leaving widespread destruction, power outages, and displacing over 5,000 residents. Emergency management agencies, first

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CASE STUDY: AAR of Cyber Intrusion

Cyber Intrusion – Responding to a Data Breach in a Financial InstitutionBackgroundOn September 8, 2024, a major financial institution experienced a ransomware attack, affecting 500,000 customer records. The attack originated through a phishing email,

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CASE STUDY: AAR of Pandemic Exercise

Pandemic Exercise – Enhancing Public Health PreparednessBackgroundOn April 12, 2024, a public health agency conducted a pandemic preparedness exercise, simulating an outbreak of a highly infectious respiratory virus. The exercise tested healthcare system resilience,

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CASE STUDY: Communication Breakdown in Crisis Response

CASE STUDY:Communication Breakdown in Crisis ResponseCopyright TEAM-Solutions.US All Rights ReservedBACKGROUNDThe Westfield Emergency Operations Center (EOC) [named changed for privacy] was activated following a major storm that caused widespread flooding and infrastructure damage. Several city departments,

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AI Revolutionizes Risk Management: Foresee & Mitigate Risks with Confidence

In today's fast-paced and unpredictable world, leaders must navigate a complex web of risks. From financial instability to natural disasters, the ability to predict and manage these risks is paramount. Enter artificial intelligence (AI),

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Management vs. Leadership: The Tale of Two Paths

In a bustling city, nestled among towering skyscrapers and busy streets, two paths diverged within the walls of a prominent company: one led to management, and the other to leadership. Though both paths seemed

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Leadership Tip: Obstacles v. Problems

As a manager, a parent, a coach, etc., all of us at one time or another has faced a version of the following interaction: Them: "I have a problem with ____ (a person, a task,

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3 Steps to Becoming a Better Leader Among Leaders

Being a leader among leaders, we all have a unique opportunity to inspire and motivate those around us.Whether managing a team, serving on a committee, or simply leading by example, our actions and attitude

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