In 2019, the Global Health Index evaluated the epidemic preparedness and response capabilities of 195 countries and ranked the United States as number one. Yet as of today, with nearly four million confirmed Covid cases and over 143
In early 2018, outbreaks of a novel parainfluenza virus erupted in Frankfurt, Germany and Caracas, Venezuela. United States soldiers serving abroad contracted the virus, and an exchange student returning to a small New England college campus triggered the initial cases
Eisenhower famously quipped “plans are worthless, but planning is everything.” His point was that though a plan may not anticipate every contingency, the rigors of the planning process are essential for preparedness. That’s true for everything from WWII to pandemic
“If anything kills over 10 million people in the next few decades, it’s most likely to be a highly infectious virus, rather than a war. Not missiles, but microbes.” That’s from Bill Gates’ 2015 TED Talk, in the midst
It’s been a challenging 2020, as each of us adapts to our new pandemic reality. In the United States as of today, Covid-19 has infected more than 2.4 million and taken the lives of over 124,000, with southern and western
Management support is crucial for successful Information Governance initiatives. This is not merely a question of initial project and budget approvals. Most Information Governance initiatives involve behavioral changes in how data is handled, and in many instances, aspects of organizational
Selecting the right initial project(s), determining outcomes and measures, and preparing the business case are important groundwork for your Information Governance initiative, as discussed in Part 1. But to secure resilient management support for an ongoing initiative, you’ll also
As noted in Part 1, attention is always in short supply in organizations, and especially so for executive management. Amidst the distractions and complexity of today’s businesses, executives often use a relevance filter – “is what I’m asked to
Law firms, like most businesses today, have embraced the convenient but usually hidden technologies known as the “Internet of Things.” This extension of internet connectivity into everyday objects and physical devices offers everything from constant video monitoring, to automatic locks,
Yes, with a troubling threat environment and unique vulnerabilities, law firms indeed have data security challenges. But there are strategic opportunities too. When firms are serious about their data safeguards and take concrete steps to strengthen their security profile,