WEBINAR: Practical Tools for Better Decision Making

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WEBINAR: Practical Tools for Better Decision Making

There are many different decision making tools available in the marketplace. These tools serve many purposes including information sharing, multi-criteria decision making and mapping.

On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, the National Information Sharing Consortium (NISC) is hosting a webinar that will provide an overview of several solutions G&H International (the company I work for) has developed to address specific client problems, which include:

  • Managing large-scale events;
  • Integrating data silos to enhance local decision-making; and
  • Developing a virtual exercise facilitation capability.

Here is the official blurb:

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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Emergency Management Virtual Summit - Sept 2017

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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Emergency Management Virtual Summit - Sept 2017

Safe and Ready is putting on another fantastic virtual summit this coming September 12th to 14th. They have an early bird VIP registration through close of business tomorrow.  For those short on time and travel funds, this is a great professional developmenet opportunity.  Safe and Ready is also working toward trying to issue CEU's this year; but even if it doesn't work out, there are some great speakers being lined up...

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Looking for My Virtual EM Conference Presentation?

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Looking for My Virtual EM Conference Presentation?

A couple weeks ago I informed you that I was participating in my first virtual conference. I am happy to report the conference was a resounding success and I had many people attend my session on data, technology and social media for disaster management.  

Unfortunately, I know many of you could not make it. Don't fret!  Check out the recorded video below...

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A New Type of Emergency Management Conference this September 21st and 22nd

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A New Type of Emergency Management Conference this September 21st and 22nd

I have always marveled at the production and expense of in-person conferences. They take a lot of resources to put together and the cost-benefit for attendance is sometimes hard to justify. 

That is why I am intrigued by my first invitation to speak at a 2-day virtual emergency management conference on September 22nd. Virtual conferences are a great blend of individual webinars and in-person conferences where the focus is on maximizing learning and education for as many people as possible. (See below on how to register and get a special discount) 

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White House Innovation Demo Day - Recap of Best Posts!

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White House Innovation Demo Day - Recap of Best Posts!

On July 29th, 2014, the White House held an Innovation for Disaster Response and Recovery Demo Day.  Over 1,500 people participated online and in-person and I got to meet so many people that I have known online for years.  Needless to say, the day itself was great, but the connections and conversation with everyone in attendance was amazing.  

Several people have written summaries and opinions of the event.  I thought it would be great to capture a number of them in one blog post.  

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