5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Qualitative Risk Assessment for Business Continuity Management in University,...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
How to efficiently manage corruption risks in an organization with 23,000 peo...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
Gernot Dresch of Hilti Corp presented on the company's anti-corruption risk assessment approach at the IDRC Davos 2016 conference. Hilti conducts a bottom-up risk assessment where local managers complete a risk assessment questionnaire evaluating country, organization, and industry risks. Risks are given scores from 0-3 and evaluated by regional and corporate compliance officers. An example given was the high risks associated with obtaining licenses for powder-actuated tools in some countries due to strict firearms regulations.
Systematic Knowledge Sharing of Natural Hazard Damages in Public-private Part...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Qualitative Risk Assessment for Business Continuity Management in University,...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
How to efficiently manage corruption risks in an organization with 23,000 peo...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
Gernot Dresch of Hilti Corp presented on the company's anti-corruption risk assessment approach at the IDRC Davos 2016 conference. Hilti conducts a bottom-up risk assessment where local managers complete a risk assessment questionnaire evaluating country, organization, and industry risks. Risks are given scores from 0-3 and evaluated by regional and corporate compliance officers. An example given was the high risks associated with obtaining licenses for powder-actuated tools in some countries due to strict firearms regulations.
Systematic Knowledge Sharing of Natural Hazard Damages in Public-private Part...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Increasing Resilience to Earthquakes the Earthquakes without Frontiers Experi...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
The document discusses effective risk management. It identifies different types of risks that organizations may face, including strategic risks related to leadership and vision, external risks from factors outside the organization's control like economic downturns, financial risks pertaining to running out of cash or unexpected costs, project risks of going over budget or losing control, and operational risks involving key staff turnover, regulatory non-compliance, or IT failures. It recommends developing a risk register that rates risks based on their likelihood and potential impact, and outlines actions for managing high priority risks. Effective risk management involves activities like risk assessment and monitoring, insurance, business continuity planning, and stakeholder communication.
Advancing Coordination Between DRM and CCA in Integrated Flood Risk Managemen...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Exploring Vulnerability of Low Income People due to Consecutive Disasters A C...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
The Relocation Challenges in Coastal Urban Centers Options and Limitations, A...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Exploring the Effectiveness of Humanitarian NGO-Private Sector Collaborations...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Integrative Review of Factors Associated with the Willingness of Health Care ...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document summarizes a review of factors associated with healthcare personnel's willingness to work during an influenza public health emergency. The review identified 32 relevant studies published between 2001-2010. The studies examined factors like gender, occupation, education and personal protective equipment availability that affected willingness. Being male, a doctor/nurse, and having prior training/experience increased willingness. Concerns for family and lack of protective gear decreased willingness. Ensuring access to antivirals, vaccines and liability protection for mistakes were the most effective interventions to increase willingness. The review provides guidance for emergency planning to understand and influence healthcare workers' willingness during an influenza pandemic.
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
The Process of Involving Citizens in the Planning of Green Cities, Gisela WAC...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document discusses involving citizens in planning for green and resilient cities. It presents three examples of "green conflicts" around flood risks, renewable energy projects, and urban green planning. It argues that citizen participation is important to include different perspectives, improve decision making, and increase trust and acceptance of projects. Early and meaningful participation that incorporates both expert and citizen values can help address conflicts and lead to more sustainable outcomes. The document provides guidance on structuring effective participation processes.
Governing Risk Reduction in the Built Environment the Case of Victoria, Austr...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
A Multi-objective Goal Programming Approach for Locating Emergency Shelters u...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document summarizes a presentation on developing a multi-objective goal programming model for locating emergency shelters during disasters. It discusses factors to consider in shelter site selection like terrain, infrastructure, and proximity. A model is proposed with objectives of maximizing site suitability weights, minimizing distances for households and number of sites. Constraints include capacity, demand, utilization and proximity. The model formulation and sample results demonstrating shelter site and household allocations under scenarios are presented. The work contributes to more resilient disaster planning through integrated shelter location optimization.
Organizational Learning from Disastrous Events A Case Study of a Multi-Utilit...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Development & Application of Ichi-Nichi-Mae Project for Disaster Awareness If...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Disaster Risk Reduction and Nursing - Human Science research the view of surv...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Linkages in Disasters A Perspective on Migrants Inclusivity in Disaster Risk ...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees with Disabilities in the Context of Maj...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Suggestion from the Elderly Person Facilities at the 2011 Great East Japan Ea...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
IDRC Davos 2016 - Workshop Awareness Raising, Education and Training - Capaci...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
The document discusses various risks that can occur on projects and how to assess and mitigate them. It provides examples of common risks such as clients not being satisfied with designs or key stakeholders providing late feedback. For each risk, it evaluates the likelihood, severity, confidence level, and overall risk factor. It also proposes prevention and mitigation plans. The overall message is that all projects carry risks and it is important to identify, document, prevent, and mitigate risks to help projects be successful.
Climate change poses serious risks and its effects are already apparent. While debate continues over some causes and effects, scientific consensus is that greenhouse gases from human activity are the main cause of current global warming. Urgent action is needed to transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy and make communities more resilient to impacts already underway.
Increasing Resilience to Earthquakes the Earthquakes without Frontiers Experi...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
The document discusses effective risk management. It identifies different types of risks that organizations may face, including strategic risks related to leadership and vision, external risks from factors outside the organization's control like economic downturns, financial risks pertaining to running out of cash or unexpected costs, project risks of going over budget or losing control, and operational risks involving key staff turnover, regulatory non-compliance, or IT failures. It recommends developing a risk register that rates risks based on their likelihood and potential impact, and outlines actions for managing high priority risks. Effective risk management involves activities like risk assessment and monitoring, insurance, business continuity planning, and stakeholder communication.
Advancing Coordination Between DRM and CCA in Integrated Flood Risk Managemen...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Exploring Vulnerability of Low Income People due to Consecutive Disasters A C...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
The Relocation Challenges in Coastal Urban Centers Options and Limitations, A...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Exploring the Effectiveness of Humanitarian NGO-Private Sector Collaborations...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Integrative Review of Factors Associated with the Willingness of Health Care ...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document summarizes a review of factors associated with healthcare personnel's willingness to work during an influenza public health emergency. The review identified 32 relevant studies published between 2001-2010. The studies examined factors like gender, occupation, education and personal protective equipment availability that affected willingness. Being male, a doctor/nurse, and having prior training/experience increased willingness. Concerns for family and lack of protective gear decreased willingness. Ensuring access to antivirals, vaccines and liability protection for mistakes were the most effective interventions to increase willingness. The review provides guidance for emergency planning to understand and influence healthcare workers' willingness during an influenza pandemic.
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
The Process of Involving Citizens in the Planning of Green Cities, Gisela WAC...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document discusses involving citizens in planning for green and resilient cities. It presents three examples of "green conflicts" around flood risks, renewable energy projects, and urban green planning. It argues that citizen participation is important to include different perspectives, improve decision making, and increase trust and acceptance of projects. Early and meaningful participation that incorporates both expert and citizen values can help address conflicts and lead to more sustainable outcomes. The document provides guidance on structuring effective participation processes.
Governing Risk Reduction in the Built Environment the Case of Victoria, Austr...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
A Multi-objective Goal Programming Approach for Locating Emergency Shelters u...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document summarizes a presentation on developing a multi-objective goal programming model for locating emergency shelters during disasters. It discusses factors to consider in shelter site selection like terrain, infrastructure, and proximity. A model is proposed with objectives of maximizing site suitability weights, minimizing distances for households and number of sites. Constraints include capacity, demand, utilization and proximity. The model formulation and sample results demonstrating shelter site and household allocations under scenarios are presented. The work contributes to more resilient disaster planning through integrated shelter location optimization.
Organizational Learning from Disastrous Events A Case Study of a Multi-Utilit...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Development & Application of Ichi-Nichi-Mae Project for Disaster Awareness If...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Disaster Risk Reduction and Nursing - Human Science research the view of surv...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Linkages in Disasters A Perspective on Migrants Inclusivity in Disaster Risk ...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees with Disabilities in the Context of Maj...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Suggestion from the Elderly Person Facilities at the 2011 Great East Japan Ea...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
IDRC Davos 2016 - Workshop Awareness Raising, Education and Training - Capaci...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
The document discusses various risks that can occur on projects and how to assess and mitigate them. It provides examples of common risks such as clients not being satisfied with designs or key stakeholders providing late feedback. For each risk, it evaluates the likelihood, severity, confidence level, and overall risk factor. It also proposes prevention and mitigation plans. The overall message is that all projects carry risks and it is important to identify, document, prevent, and mitigate risks to help projects be successful.
Climate change poses serious risks and its effects are already apparent. While debate continues over some causes and effects, scientific consensus is that greenhouse gases from human activity are the main cause of current global warming. Urgent action is needed to transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy and make communities more resilient to impacts already underway.
Moving the Elephant in the Room: Data Migration at ScaleTyrone Hinderson
This presentation demystifies the problem of moving a major portion of a company’s technological infrastructure from an unsustainable legacy system to a newer, more scalable solution. The goal is to show that with the proper approach, such a transition can be undertaken successfully and without assuming unmanageable risk. To this end, we will share anecdotes from Conductor’s own endeavor to replace an immense relational datastore and a corresponding data ETL process which, together, form a crucial component of our application that nonetheless cannot be supported indefinitely. The presentation will cover the process of deciding to redesign a large component of your tech stack, along with best practices for perceiving and mitigating risk and ultimately securing performance and cost improvements.
This document discusses the challenges of implementing elearning in art and design education. It notes that the field has traditionally resisted elearning due to its emphasis on studio-based learning. However, it argues that elearning should not aim to replace face-to-face instruction but rather enhance it. It provides examples of how elearning has been combined with physical studio spaces and critiques to improve feedback and foster online communities. The document advocates acknowledging elearning's potential through a threshold concept that form follows function, in order to spur instructional innovation.
- The document discusses the growing military presence and conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It notes Russia has amassed over 42,000 troops, 1,135 armored vehicles, and 180 aircraft on Ukraine's borders. Russian forces have been shelling Ukrainian positions daily.
- Within Ukraine, there are estimated to be 12,000-13,000 Russian-backed mercenaries fighting Ukrainian troops. Ukraine's military was in disarray prior to the conflict but has since expanded territory under its control, though progress has been slow.
- The author believes a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine is imminent, as Ukraine's military would be unable to withstand Russia's superior forces and the West would not intervene militarily due to nuclear
The document discusses the Yahoo! User Interface (YUI) library and how the author initially dismissed it as bloated but came to appreciate its benefits for collaboration, cross-browser compatibility, and providing robust reusable components. It provides an overview of the key features of YUI including components for DOM manipulation, events, animation, AJAX, and design patterns. It encourages developers to use YUI APIs in their hacks and provides resources for getting started.
Addressing the Elephant in the Room - Content StrategyRay Killebrew
Content strategy is a planning process for creating, organizing, and governing content across various experiences. It involves determining the optimal ways to deliver and structure useful, usable content. While search volumes for terms like "social media" have drastically increased in recent years, searches for "content strategy" have also grown significantly, indicating it is an increasingly important concept. The document discusses the need for a clear content strategy and messaging architecture when developing digital experiences and marketing campaigns.
The document lists the social media profiles of several individuals including Mark MaWordz, Lexi Conflicted, Pari Persian, and Adalyn Ellema who are connected through the Elephant In The Room Facebook community and Tumblr. It then reveals that Mark is dead in a twist ending.
Elephant in the Room: Social Media ROI - WEB 2.0 NYCMike Lewis
The document discusses measuring social media ROI. It begins by introducing the author, Mike Lewis, and his background in marketing. It then discusses some common misconceptions about social media, including that it is a waste of time, customers are not using it, and that ROI is impossible. The document provides a simple framework for calculating social media ROI by defining objectives, benchmarking initial metrics, tracking the right metrics related to financial impacts, and calculating ROI. It provides an example of a company that used social media to reduce support costs by driving self-service, achieving a 123% ROI. Finally, it discusses buckets to track for social yield, social effect, and results.
CMS Expo 2011 Keynote - The Elephant in the RoomScott Liewehr
While Open Source solutions in the WCM world are growing and being adopted by leaps and bounds, the focus has to change away from the technology and cost if it will continue to be relevant in the enterprise in the next five years.
Elephant in the Room: Scaling Storage for the HathiTrust Research CenterRobert H. McDonald
This document summarizes a presentation about scaling storage for the HathiTrust Research Center. The HTRC is a collaborative research center between Indiana University and University of Illinois that enables text data mining of the HathiTrust Digital Library. It discusses the mission and goals of HTRC, its partnerships with HathiTrust universities, and the services and tools it provides researchers. It also outlines the large amount of content in HathiTrust, HTRC's non-consumptive research paradigm, and its data and storage architecture to support terabyte-scale analysis of public domain and in-copyright texts.
This document discusses how social media marketing has become increasingly complex due to factors like more users, channels, markets, languages, tools and data. Managing all of these different elements across brands, channels and markets has made resourcing, governance and measurement more difficult. The key challenges mentioned are having multiple stakeholders with overlapping roles, ensuring paid, earned and owned media work together, complex customer journeys, and difficulties with tracking and attribution. The document proposes that marketers can simplify their lives by using an integrated platform that combines social listening, publishing, engagement and analytics capabilities while eliminating unnecessary tools and features.
The elephant in the room mongo db + hadoopiammutex
The document discusses integrating MongoDB and Hadoop to enable running MapReduce jobs on MongoDB data using Hadoop. It describes how Hadoop can address some limitations of MongoDB's built-in MapReduce functionality, like limited language support and scalability. It then provides an example of running a word count MapReduce job on MongoDB data using the Java API, with the job reading from and writing to MongoDB collections.
This document discusses addressing difficult issues or problems in one's life that may cause discomfort or anxiety. It encourages keeping discussions simple and supportive, acknowledging that resistance to change is normal, and not being afraid of mistakes. The overall message is about finding the least painful way to address challenges, focusing on values rather than outside control, and considering different perspectives.
How Relationships Make or Break the Success of Leaders and Organizations. Diana McLain Smith, high end intellectual, worked with Argyris et al., offers a simplified way to understanding the essential dialogues in companies.
The Elephant In The Room - Research Report 31 July 2013Howard Cooke
This report analyzes the leasehold liabilities of FTSE 350 companies in the UK. It finds that the total surplus property provision is £4.2 billion, suggesting a gross liability of £25.7 billion for FTSE350 companies and £74 billion for all UK businesses. The largest provisions are in the TMT, banking & finance, and retailing sectors. Operational lease commitments total £382 billion for UK businesses. While two-thirds of businesses expect revenue growth, most will keep headcount and property portfolios unchanged, indicating inefficiency in property usage.
Slides from presentation at Research in Distance Education 2011 conference, held on 26 October 2011: "Student dropout – the elephant in the room of distance education" (Alan Woodley and Ormond Simpson). More details can be found at www.cde.london.ac.uk.
Kanban. Dealing with the elephant in the room. One chunk at a timejsonnevelt
The document discusses Kanban and its principles for incremental and evolutionary organizational change. It explains that Kanban focuses on having the right conversations to improve processes and outcomes. Some key Kanban principles mentioned are starting with the current process, pursuing gradual change, respecting existing roles, and encouraging leadership at all levels. The document also outlines six Kanban practices including visualizing workflow, limiting work-in-progress, managing flow, making policies explicit, developing feedback mechanisms, and improving collaboratively through experiments.
How to Tame the Elephant in the Room- 6 steps to build trust and close deals!Mitch Jackson
Many years ago I learned 6 steps to selecting a jury and dealing with elephants from legendary trial lawyer, Gerry Spence. They have helped me obtain million dollar jury verdicts for my clients.
In this SlideShare, I show you how to use these same 6 steps to make a presentation and close your next deal.
Please do me a favor. If you think these 6 steps have value, please share my presentation with your community and stop by my communication tips blog to say hello.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
This document discusses actor-network theory (ANT) and its application to understanding post-disaster contexts. ANT considers both human and non-human actants as equally important. The document applies ANT concepts to re-examine interview data from three post-disaster areas: Cuba, Haiti, and Victoria. Themes and motivations that emerged included the unintended consequences of food aid and the influence of TV cameras. While ANT allows for a holistic description, questions remain around whether it produces replicable and actionable insights to inform disaster risk reduction policy.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
HAITHCOAT-Developing a continental potential conflict landscape-ID1553-IDRC20...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
MENG-Risk differentiation for critical infrastructure protection-ID1504-IDRC2...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
LIN-Cultural challenges for disaster governance at local level-ID1125-IDRC2014_bGlobal Risk Forum GRFDavos
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
HAITHCOAT-Developing a continental potential conflict landscape-ID1553-IDRC20...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
STARK-Mobile application for collecting crowdsourced information-ID1443-IDRC2...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
The document discusses the development of a mobile application called SwissEventMap for collecting crowd-sourced information. It identifies six key problem areas in using social media for crisis management: (1) availability of technical systems and infrastructure, (2) economic and social reach, (3) information quality, (4) legal issues, (5) innovation costs, and (6) challenges with institutional adaptation. It argues that context-specific solutions are needed and keys areas to focus on include technology, innovation, finances, and organizational integration of social media with existing systems.
The document describes a project called "Peñaflor Town Inclusive Safe Community: Resilience for All" presented by ONG Inclusiva from Chile. The project aims to 1) develop inclusive resilience in Peñaflor Town and 2) reduce disaster risk for people with disabilities by eliminating architectural, cultural, and technological barriers. Specific goals include reducing risk in 10 sectors of the town, training local leaders, adapting homes, and distributing emergency kits and aids. The project invites participants to work with people with disabilities and develop inclusive standards and procedures to ensure their protection.
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Disaster risk reduction and nursing - human science research the view of surv...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Global alliance of disaster research institutes (GADRI) discussion session, A...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI) aims to reduce disaster risk and increase resilience through interdisciplinary research. GADRI brings together institutions to support research efforts through cooperation instead of competition. It also guides new researchers and maintains institutional memory to build upon past work. Some challenges GADRI may face include coordinating a global alliance. Solutions include facilitating cooperative work between members and guiding the expanding field of disaster reduction research.
Towards a safe, secure and sustainable energy supply the role of resilience i...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
The document discusses concepts related to ensuring a safe, secure, and sustainable energy supply. It introduces the concepts of risk assessment, resilience management, security of supply, sustainability, and multi-criteria decision analysis. It then presents a case study from the EU SECURE project that used these concepts to evaluate policy scenarios according to various environmental, economic, social, and security indicators. The study found that global climate policy scenarios generally performed best, though they were vulnerable to certain shocks like nuclear accidents or carbon capture failures. Overall policies that reduced fossil fuel use and led to greater diversification of energy sources and imports improved sustainability and security.
Making Hard Choices An Analysis of Settlement Choices and Willingness to Retu...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
1) The document analyzes data from surveys of Syrian refugees in Turkey to understand their choices regarding returning to Syria, staying in Turkey, or migrating elsewhere.
2) It finds that as the duration of living as a refugee increases, the probability of returning to Syria decreases significantly, while the likelihood of migrating to another country increases.
3) Refugees who experienced greater damage, losses, or deaths due to the war in Syria are less likely to return and more likely to migrate internationally in search of asylum.
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Involving the Mining Sector in Achieving Land Degradation Neutrality, Simone ...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Training and awareness raising in Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resili...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
The document summarizes the Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI). GADRI is a global network of over 100 disaster research institutes that aims to enhance disaster risk reduction through knowledge sharing. It holds symposia, workshops, and other events on topics like flash floods, earthquakes, and geohazards. Notable upcoming events include the Third Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2017. GADRI's goals are to establish collaborative research initiatives, form international working groups, and disseminate findings to influence disaster policy.
The document discusses capacity development for disaster risk reduction at the national and local levels. It explores strengths and weaknesses of current DRR capacity development efforts, and presents UNITAR's contribution through a new K4Resilience hub initiative. The initiative aims to strengthen DRR capacity development at national and sub-national levels by transferring knowledge and technology, advocating for positive change, achieving economies of scale in training, and facilitating peer-to-peer learning and mainstreaming of knowledge through strategies at the national and sub-national levels.
Dynamic factors influencing the post-disaster resettlement success Lessons fr...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Consequences of the Armed Conflict as a Stressor of Climate Change in Colombi...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
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Elephant in Room Version 2
1. There’s an Elephant in the Room:
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Anti-Resilience.
Dr. John S. Bircham
Bircham-Global Ltd.
New Zealand
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There’s an Elephant in the Room: Anti-Resilience
Julianne Koepcke
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There’s an Elephant in the Room: Anti-Resilience
• If her beliefs in respect of the context in which she found herself,
the Amazonian Jungle, had been incorrect.
– Water from a spring does not flow to a stream and then to a river.
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What would have happened to Julianne
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Relentless In Its Pursuit:
• Greater Performance
• Economic Efficiency:
Achieves Its Objectives:
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– “More-for-Less”
• Solves Its Problems By:
– Increasing Complexity
– Integrating & Connecting Systems
• Applying Pressure to Squeeze Out...
• “More for Less”
5. Greater Technical &
Social Complexity
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Pressure for Complexity/Efficiency is
Societally Driven to Solve Its Problems
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Optimization
(Efficiency – Technical & Social)
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Global Competition
Political Imperatives
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There’s an Elephant in the Room: Anti-Resilience
As the “Consumer” It Demands
“More-for Less”
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Optimization
(Efficiency – Technical & Social)
Expectations of
Consumers for:
More-for-Less
Greater Technical &
Social Complexity
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Global Competition
Political Imperatives
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7. A B
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There’s an Elephant in the Room: Anti-Resilience
As “Shareholder/Stakeholder” It Demands
Greater Returns on Investment
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Optimization
(Efficiency – Technical & Social)
Expectations of
Shareholders & Stakeholders:
Greater Profit & Cost Efficiency
Expectations of
Consumers for:
More-for-Less
Greater Technical &
Social Complexity
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Global Competition
Political Imperatives
8. Largely Hidden: Structured Social – Soft Complexity
Sub-Contractor
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Contractor
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Intensity of the Cost Imperative: Downsizing – Cost Reduction - Outsourcing
Low Soft Complexity High
Sub-Contractor
Contractor
Subsidiary
Contractor
Group
Subsidiary
Sub-Contractor
Low Dependence & Connectedness High
Low Resiliency High
Low Benefits of Complexity High
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There’s an Elephant in the Room: Anti-Resilience
• Beliefs that underpin and lead to behaviours that:
– Are “Opposed To“ – “Anti” the very thing we are seeking
to achieve:
– Resilience?
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What if our “Beliefs” in the many contexts in which
we find ourselves are flawed or at best incomplete….
10. Reduction in Resilience
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There’s an Elephant in the Room: Anti-Resilience
Pressure for Complexity/Efficiency is
Societally Driven to Solve Its Problems
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Optimization
(Efficiency – Technical & Social)
Expectations of
Shareholders & Stakeholders:
Greater Profit & Cost Efficiency
Expectations of
Consumers for:
More-for-Less
Greater Technical &
Social Complexity
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Global Competition
Political Imperatives
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Bow-Waves of Hidden Risk
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Pragmatic Attitudes in the Work-Place
Short-Cuts – Non-Procedural Work Practices
Non-Core, But Essential, Tasks & Activities Left Undone
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Anti-Resilience
”There’s an Elephant in the Room. There’s a problem that we are oblivious to - never talk about.”
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Dr. John S. Bircham
Email: John.Bircham@Bircham-Global.com
Web: http://Bircham-Global.com