Here's a convenient directory of some of the posts on the
Gill Blog, which we've organized by topic headings. A few of these posts are listed in more than one category, where appropriate.
BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING1.
Bain Survey Confirms Importance of Business Contingency Planning, 6/5/2003; BCP is registering on organizational radar screens
2.
Business Continuity Planning 101: An Initial Survey, 6/17/2003; assessing degree to which UK is prepared for an event of mass disruption
3.
13th World Conference on Disaster Management, 6/20/2003; previewing the upcoming conference
4.
13th World Conference: Day 1 Notes, 6/23/2003; discussing the opening day remarks of the conference
5.
Be Prepared for the Absolute Worst, 6/24/2003; reviewing a key pamphlet released in the UK which discusses disaster recovery plans
6.
13th World Conference on Disaster Management - It's Over, 6/26/2003; wrapping up the conference particulars and tying the cylinders together
7.
Impact of Interagency Paper on Real Estate Continuity, 7/7/2003; reviewing the paper that will have a significant impact on the way facilities are planned
8.
Simple Awareness or Systems that Work in a Crisis, 7/8/2003; reviewing some key BCP anecdotes from the UK
9.
Multimedia Presentation of Article 3 Now Available, 8/22/2003; multimedia presentation relating to costs, benefits, drivers and caution signs of dispersal
10.
Study Finds IT Departments Not Prepared for Blackouts, 8/26/2003; review of a recent survey by Info-Tech Research Group
11.
Turnbull Report's Impact on BCP in United Kingdom, 9/3/2003; a review of how well the UK has complied with the recommendations of the Turnbull report
12.
The World of Homer-Dixon, 9/4/2003; Thomas Homer-Dixon describes the landscape of a new world
13.
Business Continuity: Coming to a Town Near You, 9/7/2003; how BCP iniatives are catching the attention of even small town papers
14.
One Size Fits All vs. Scenario-Based Planning, 9/22/2003; the costs and benefits of these distinct organizational strategies
15.
Preparing For the Next Disaster Conference, 9/25/2003; identifying the need to make BCP a more integral part of organizational culture
16.
Are We Really Prepared for Change?, 9/27/2003; the evolving nature of BCP
17.
Compliance or Strategy?, 11/24/2003; in implementing bcp policy, are decision makers being strategic or merely complying?
18.
Hail to the Chief (Of Preparedness), 12/13/2003; reviewing the swearing in of Canada's new Prime Minister Paul Martin
19.
Shoring up the Infostructure, 4/6/2004; Auditor General's report points to deficiencies in information sharing
20.
Workplace Continuity, 6/10/2004; Reviewing our new company initiative and its presentation at a forum in Washington D.C.
21.
Stepping Up to the Plate at the 14th WCDM, 6/24/2004; Presenting our paper at an important international forum
22.
Are We Really Prepared? 7/5/2004; BCP holes emerge in the financial sector
23.
Combating BCP Complacency Through Cultural Change, 8/18/2004; Emphasizing the need to instill the BCP mindset in everyone
24.
Business Continuity Testing During the RNC, 8/21/2004; Organizations in NYC use upcoming convention to test out their plans
25.
Connecting Insurance, BCP, and Teleworking to SMEs, 9/16/2004; How well are SMEs conforming to rapidly changing rules
26.
A State of Preparedness on a 7-24 Basis, 9/21/2004; Florida's emergency management protocols tops in the nation
27.
The Mathematics of Terrorism, 10/22/2004; The search for a model that can enhance the predictability of terrorism
28.
The Impact of Rule 446, 10/27/2004; Reviewing of two new BCP measures put in place by the SEC
29.
A Bad Time to Turn a Blind Eye to BCP, 2/20/2005; Just how committed are organizations to put plans into place?
30.
The Value of Biometrics?, 2/26/2005; Assessing the value of biometrics when the hype cools down
31.
BCI Survey Reveals Business is Unprepared, 3/03/2005; another day, another study indicating our lack of preparedness
32. "Business Oscars" Shine Spotlight on BCP, 3/23/2005; A summary of how some businesses are being recognized for their innovative approaches to business continuity
33.
Risk Headlines on Opening Day, 4/5/2005; doesn't matter what day it is, it's inevitable that we'll come across something related to risk
34.
Evaluating TOPOFF 3, 4/25/2005; simulation of simultaneously occurring terrorist incidents in Connecticut and New Jersey
35.
15th World Conference on Disaster Management, 7/6/2005; reviewing a great conference
36.
Connecting Real Estate and Facilities with Business Continuity, 8/24/2005; more connection points between real estate and BCM are discussed
37.
Patriot Day - Remembering September 11, 9/11/2005; remembering that terrible day
38.
Connecting Real Estate Strategy to Business Continuity, 9/16/2005; an article written by Tony Gill for North American Business Continuity Week
39.
Business Continuity Awareness Week, 9/18/2005; reviewing this event sponsored by The Business Continuity Institute
40.
Schools Incorporating Business Continuity Strategies, 9/21/2005; the mounting importance of business continuity in the educational sector
41.
SMEs Don't Plan for Business Continuity and Telework, 10/12/2005; identifying this sector’s lack of preparedness
42.
Connecting Telework to Broadband, BCM and Gas Prices, 10/14/2005; our attempt to go Back to the Future
43.
Public-Private Partnerships in Disaster Management, 10/26/2005; anecdotes from an expert
44.
Eliminating Predatory Pricing in the Wake of Disasters, 10/27/2005; what can be done to stop this
45.
The Value of Telework in Business Continuity, 12/05/2005; these two areas were meant to tango
46.
Video Games Simulate Disaster Response, 12/13/2005; an interesting preparedness platform
DISRUPTIVE EVENTS1.
Batten Down for Isabel, 9/16/2003; preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isabel
2.
In the Wake of Isabel - How Did We Fare, 9/24/2003; gauging the degree of preparedness for Hurricane Isabel
3.
Fire Storms, 10/29/2003; solar flares and California wildfires
4.
Living with Risk Globally or In Our Own Backyard, 7/15/2004; the flood in Peterborough coincides with release of key UN report
5.
The Relevance of FEMA After Charley, 8/16/2004; How does FEMA remain relevant after being absorbed by DHS?
6.
Changing European Weather Patterns, 8/24/2004; A piece describing the increase in naturally disruptive events in Europe
7.
A State of Preparedness on a 7-24 Basis, 9/21/2004; Florida's emergency management protocols tops in the nation
8.
Hazel's Legacy - 50 Years On, 10/16/2004; This demonstrates the degree to which we have become more sophisticated in our approach to risk management
9.
Wake-up Call, 12/29/2004; The terrible aftermath of the December 26 Tsunami
10.
Ice Storm Damage in Canada, 1998, 1/06/2005; putting the economic costs of the tsunami in proper context
11.
Satellite Photographs of Tsunami Destruction, 1/08/2005; shocking photos that show the extent of the damage
12.
This disaster brought to you by the letter T and the color Blue; 1/21/2005, FEMA has to take down their tsunami game given the extent of the devastation in Asia
13.
The Psychology of Panic, 4/4/2005; projecting the impact of panic in disaster zones versus the actual risk of panic
14.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2005, 5/15/2005; remarks by President Bush
15.
In the Aftermath of the London Bombing, 7/12/2005; the British stiff upper lip remains intact after the subway bombings
16.
Financial Impact of Monsoon in Mumbai, India, 8/2/2005; has Mumbai outlived its usefulness as a financial capital?
17.
The Communications Strategy of Flight 358, 8/3/2005; how Air France and Airbus managed the Toronto plane crash
18.
Toronto Storm Demonstrates Importance of Redundant Communications, 8/20/2005; Toronto gets slammed by a mid-summer storm
19.
Economic Consequences of Hurricanes Hitting Houston, 9/27/2005; risks of clustering in vulnerable coastal areas
20.
Hurricanes Decimating Florida's Insurance Industry, 10/24/2005; How can they keep going is anyone’s guess
21.
Public-Private Partnerships in Disaster Management, 10/26/2005; anecdotes from an expert
22.
Eliminating Predatory Pricing in the Wake of Disasters, 10/27/2005; what can be done to stop this
HURRICANE KATRINA1.
Satellite View of Hurricane Katrina, 8/29/2005; shortly before making landfall
2.
The Precarious Geology of New Orleans, 8/30/2005; although the hurricane had just hit, we really had no idea what was going on
3.
Katrina's Link to Increasing Fuel Prices, 9/01/2005; supply side shocks result in sharp spikes at the gas pump
4.
Hurricane Katrina Aftermath Satellite Images, 9/02/2005; tracking the storm’s path of destruction
5.
Katrina's Impact Analysis Issues, 9/03/2005; the enormity of the event begins to reveal itself
6.
The Political Storm After Katrina Begins, 9/05/2005; the first arrows are flung
7.
Google and its Role in Katrina Relief, 9/07/2005; Google maps demonstrate the enormity of this online giant
8.
Hurricane simulation predicted 61,290 dead, 9/09/2005; what simulation models had fortold
9.
Photo Journal - Five Days With Katrina, 9/10/2005; stunning photo journals showing the storm’s aftermath
10.
Economic Costs of Katrina, 9/15/2005; tallying up some fairly dramatic numbers
11.
Historical Drainage Maps of New Orleans, 11/12/2005; old historical maps worthy of a look
12.
Carnival of Hurricane Relief, 11/30/2005; doing our small part in the relief effort
PANDEMICS & AVIAN FLU1.
The Impact of SARS on Business, 5/5/2003; economic consequences and implications of SARS
2.
SARS Effect on Real Estate in China, 5/31/2003; how closures at one node affected an entire supply chain
3.
Are we ill-prepared for pandemic influenza?, 10/19/2004; This provides an initial brush-stroke of the seriousnous of influenza outbreaks
4.
Experts: influenza pandemic inevitable, possibly imminent, 12/02/2004; A first look at the risks posed by Avian flu
5.
Linking Outbreaks to Telework, 4/8/2005; As organizations hear about more instances of epidemics and pandemics, teleworking makes more sense
6.
PanEx - Delivering Pandemics to Your Door, 4/14/2005; what happens when a pandemic flu virus is mistakingly sent to over 4,000 labs in a handful of countries
7.
Plague City: SARS in Toronto, 5/27/2005; discussing a new made for TV movie about the 2003 SARS outbreak
8.
Managing SARS in Toronto: Lessons in Biosecurity, 5/29/2005; a Harvard Health Policy Course focusses in on Toronto's experience
9.
SARS: Down But Still a Threat, 5/30/2005; NIC calls for building better defenses against disease including pandemic influenza and HIV/AIDS
10.
Bird Flu Prompts IT to Rethink Continuity Planning, 11/15/2005; the business impact of avian flu cannot be ignored
11.
The Economics of Fear, 11/27/2005; trying to make sense of a looming pandemic
12.
Pandemic Flu a Threat but Few Prepared, 12/02/2005; Deloitte study reveals people are unprepared
13.
Mitigating Economic Impact of Pandemics, 12/08/2005; on the same day Senator Frist warns of pandemics, we announce a webcast with Streamlogics
14.
Pandemic Preparedness, 12/14/2005; some final PR for our upcoming webcast (pandemics and telework)
TELEWORK1.
Re-Evaluating Real Estate's Familiar Mantra, 2/6/2004; An introduction to a topic that is sure to gain traction
2.
Constructively Addressing the Downsides of Teleworking, 2/11/2004; With all the benefits, there's gotta be some drawbacks
3.
Linking Petroleum Uncertainty to Teleworking, 3/29/2004; an oil crisis makes teleworking seem that much more logical
4.
Teleworking Becomes Focus of Congressional Hearing, 7/7/2004; Teleworking comes to the attention of Congress
5.
'Greatest Hits' from Thursday's Congressional Hearing on Teleworking, 7/10/2004; reviewing key soundbites from Congressional Hearing
6.
Summary of Congressional Hearings on Teleworking, 7/12/2004; Gill provides a full summary of Hearings in PDF Format
7.
2004 Teleworking Advances, 9/2/2004; Philadelphia contemplates the idea of making the city one big wireless hot spot
8.
Saying Goodbye to the Factory Model of Work, 9/6/2004; A look at an innovative thought leader, Ricardo Semler and how his ideas will contribute to teleworking
9.
Cultural and Structural Issues Slow the Rollout of Teleworking, 9/13/2004; Some of the hurdles slowing the adoption of teleworking are laid out
10.
Connecting Insurance, BCP, and Teleworking to SMEs, 9/16/2004; How well are SMEs conforming to rapidly changing rules
11.
New Organizational Structures in the Knowledge Economy, 2/11/2005; Breaking down old assumptions of how things should be
12.
Teleworking a Key to Security, 3/28/2005; more and more, decision makers and understanding the link between teleworking and risk management
13.
Telework-induced Reductions in Overhead, 3/29/2005; how teleworking impacts overhead – specifically, the demand for office space
14.
Linking Outbreaks to Telework, 4/8/2005; As organizations hear about more instances of epidemics and pandemics, teleworking makes more sense
15.
Davis's Committment to Teleworking, 5/17/2005; how teleworking plays an increasingly important role in providing essential services from federal workers
16.
Teleworking Emerging as Key Business Continuity Strategy, 6/1/2005; teleworking emerging as important component within an organizational BCM
17.
Telework's Benefits Increasingly Linked to Business Continuity, 7/19/2005; the ever expanding usefulness of telework
18.
IFMA & Workplace Continuity, Telework and Change, 7/27/2005; Gill teams with GSA and is published in the Facility Management Journal
19.
SMEs Don't Plan for Business Continuity and Telework, 10/12/2005; identifying this sector’s lack of preparedness
20.
Connecting Telework to Broadband, BCM and Gas Prices, 10/14/2005; our attempt to go Back to the Future
21.
Academia Provides Template for Telework and BCP, 11/18/2005; suprising organizational models come from educational sector
22.
The Value of Telework in Business Continuity, 12/05/2005; these two areas were meant to tango
23.
Mitigating Economic Impact of Pandemics, 12/08/2005; on the same day Senator Frist warns of pandemics, we announce a webcast with Streamlogics (pandemics and telework)
24.
Pandemic Preparedness, 12/14/2005; some final PR for our upcoming webcast (pandemics and telework)
POWER ISSUES1.
Blogging in the Darkness, 8/14/2003; initial reactions of the blackout while I was still in darkness
2.
Sins of Omission, 8/15/2003; review of a paper released the day of the great blackout
3.
Kunstler Knew, 8/18/2003; reviewing James Howard Kunstler's comments and relating them to the August 14 blackout
4.
The World of Homer-Dixon, 9/4/2003; Thomas Homer-Dixon describes the landscape of a new world
5.
More Commentary on the Blackout, 9/9/2003; William Thorsell discusses how bad the blackout could actually have been
6.
The Faulty Fuse Syndrome, 9/10/2003; pinpointing the cause of the August 28 blackout in London
7.
Research Paper Links Power Outage to Office Buildings, 9/15/2003; the release of our seminal paper on the demand-side aspects of the blackout
8.
Round and Round and Round We Go, Where The Lights Go Out, 9/28/2003; reporting on the latest in a series of major blackouts - this time in Italy
9.
Blackout Leaves Italy in the Dark: Identifying the Root Cause, 9/29/2003; The root of a tree caused the blackout in Italy - confirming how small events can cascade
10.
Interim Report on Causes of the Blackout, 11/19/2003; prepping for release of interim report on causes of August 14 blackout
11.
Blackout Report: Interim Comments, 11/20/2003; review of the 134-page interim report on causes of August 14 blackout
12.
Things to Know Before Going Onstage, 2/2/2004; preparing for RPIC Conference; and discussing power issues 6 after the outage
13.
Putting Smart Meters to Work, 4/22/04; The Province of Ontario takes the lead in energy conservation efforts
14.
Launching the Deep Lake Water Cooling Project, 7/19/2004; How cool lake bottom water reduces energy dependence on land
15.
Complacency in BCP Adoption One Year After the Blackout, 8/14/2004; How have things really changed one year after the big blackout?
16.
Kunstler's View on Oil Prices, 4/13/2005; A heads up on James Howard Kuntsler's new book
The Long Emergency17.
New York City blackout of 1977, 7/13/2005; remembering the big one
REAL ESTATE1.
The White Paper That Got the Ball Rolling, 5/22/2003; review of an important paper by Dr. John Baen linking terrorism to real estate
2.
Tracking Lower Manhattan Tenants/SARS Effect on Real Estate in China, 5/31/2003; tracking the movement of displaced Manhattan tenants/ SARS effect of facilities in China
3.
Outpost No More: The Vision of Canary Wharf, 6/10/2003; driving factors of the value of Canary Wharf
4.
Impact of Interagency Paper on Real Estate Continuity, 7/7/2003; reviewing the paper that will have a significant impact on the way facilities are planned
5.
Research Paper Links Power Outage to Office Buildings, 9/15/2003; the release of our seminal paper on the demand-side aspects of the blackout
6.
CB Richard Ellis' effort to differentiate its services with Giuliani, 9/30/2003; aligning Rudy Giuliani's new firm with CBRE
7.
Insurance Uncertainty No Laughing Matter, 10/22/2003; release of the new abstract on how terrorisim risk throws the insurance industry into chaos
8.
Of Peacocks and Skyscrapers, 10/27/2003; a spade of recent plans to build tall skyscrapers belies the risks of urban concentration
9.
Real Estate Outsourcing, 12/9/2003; reviewing a key document published by Working Knowledge at HBS
10.
Network of Space, 12/30/2003; one way to make organizational decentralization work
11.
New Gill Paper: The Bricks and Mortar of Planning, 1/8/2004; construction elements key to BCP-equipped facilities
12.
Mirrored Data Centers - Three Approaches, 1/25/2004; different strategies that go into building a mirrored data center
13.
Re-Evaluating Real Estate's Familiar Mantra, 2/6/2004; How BCP has registered as a mission critical area among real estate professionals at the 2004 RPIC Conference
14.
A Great Canadian Tool, 3/8/2004; Analyzing the dynamics contributing to the metamorphosis of ski resorts into viable business centers
15.
Freedom Tower - The Swiss Army Knife of Buildings, 4/16/2004; The meticulous planning that has gone into the planning of the new structure that will be erected on the WTC site
16.
IT Boom Creates Space Shortage in India, 5/5/04; strong growth in India creates inevitable growning pains
17.
GSA's WorkPlace 20-20, 6/22/2004; Reviewing a major intiative from the Innovative Workplaces Division of the GSA
18.
Bangalore's Royal Garden City, 7/28/2004; How the development of a 'Smart City' in India will add to India's growing clout
19.
Out-tasking – Outsourcing Alternative for Corporate Real Estate, 11/22/2004; The underlying logic of real estate outsourcing
20.
Real Property in the Real World, 1/15/2005; Gill prepares to give another discussion at RPIC 2005
21.
Terror Town, USA, 2/01/2005; A sweetheart of a real estate deal inspired by terrorism
22.
Real Estate Information Sharing and Analysis Center, 3/16/2005; Real Estate ISAC launches awareness campaign to encourage building owners/managers to address emergency preparedness and response planning
23.
Visual Impact of City Skylines, 3/26/2005; an extraordinary visual resource of major cityscapes
24.
Telework-induced Reductions in Overhead, 3/29/2005; how teleworking impacts overhead – specifically, the demand for office space
25.
Demand for Steel Affects Construction Costs, 4/19/2005; China's demand for steel affects real estate developers in the U.S.
26.
Freedom Tower - World's Safest Office Building, 6/30/2005; new design of Freedom Tower completely different from original proposal by Daniel Libeskind
27.
Possibility of Suicide Attacks Put Mall Owners on Alert, 8/10/2005; summary of an article appearing in the Wall Street Journal
28.
Donald Trump's Blog, 8/16/2005; seems as though everyone including the Donald is blogging
29.
Connecting Real Estate and Facilities with Business Continuity, 8/24/2005; more connection points between real estate and BCM are discussed
30.
Connecting Real Estate Strategy to Business Continuity, 9/16/2005; an article written by Tony Gill for North American Business Continuity Week
TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION EXCHANGE1.
The Value of Video Conferencing, 5/6/2003; how does technology play a key role in bridging large distances
2.
Streamlogics Makes Sense of Multimedia Communications, 7/15/2003; Streamlogics - a company at the forefront of videoconferencing and streaming technology
3.
Small Town Broadband; 10/10/2003; how Michael Curri of Strategic Networks Group is addressing limitations in broadband
4.
Finland: More than Pucks and Reindeer, 10/31/2003; how Finland has ranked number one in the world in growth and business competitiveness
5.
Coffee Fuels Information Exchange, 12/20/2003; how relevant are skyscrapers in the age of information?
6.
The Internet is the Killer App, 1/6/2004; how the internet has become the important BCP communications tool
7.
Mirrored Data Centers - Three Approaches, 1/25/2004; different strategies that go into building a mirrored data center
8.
Emergency Management Software for Your BlackBerry, 2/22/04; reviewing the flexibility and versatility of the RIM BlackBerry
9.
Shoring up the Infostructure, 4/6/2004; Auditor General's report points to deficiencies in information sharing
10.
The New Millennium Memorex, 4/26/2004; marveling at communication technology that makes a big world smaller
11.
Business As Usual in India - No Suprises Here, 5/2/2004; how new technologies are being developed for a changing workplace
12.
Interrupting IBM's Announcement With More India Controversy, 5/12/2004; The great Indian bugaboo rears its head again
13.
Teleworking Becomes Focus of Congressional Hearing, 7/7/2004; Teleworking hits the radar screen in Congress as a key risk mitigation tool
14.
'Greatest Hits' from Thursday's Congressional Hearing on Teleworking, 7/10/2004; Soundbites from Congressional Hearings on Teleworking
15.
Summary of Congressional Hearings on Teleworking, 7/12/2004; announcing the posting of a new PDF that summarizes the Congressional Hearings
16.
Rising from the Ashes: The Return of Technology, 4/29/2005; as the reach of broadband expands, so too will dynamics of how work is conducted
17.
Toronto Storm Demonstrates Importance of Redundant Communications, 8/20/2005; mid-summer storm a stage rehearsal for redundant communications devices
18.
Google and its Role in Katrina Relief, 9/07/2005; Google maps demonstrate the enormity of this online giant
19.
Google, Sun Microsystems and Workplace Continuity, 10/06/2005; more thoughts on Google
LEGISLATION & POLITICS1.
Impact of Interagency Paper on Real Estate Continuity, 7/7/2003; reviewing the paper that will have a significant impact on the way facilities are planned
2.
Turnbull Report's Impact on BCP in United Kingdom, 9/3/2003; a review of how well the UK has complied with the recommendations of the Turnbull report
3.
Bushwhacking the Brits, 11/18/2003; despite their close ties, US proposes jobs at US multinationals in UK brought back stateside
4.
Hail to the Chief (Of Preparedness), 12/13/2003; reviewing the swearing in of Canada's new Prime Minister Paul Martin
5.
Oh No Canada, 12/16/2003; review of the formation of Canada's new Ministry of Public Safefy and Emergency Preparedness
6.
Civil Contingencies Bill a Patriot Act too, in the UK, 1/18/2004; A review of the UK's version of the US Patriot Act
7.
PSEP: More than Window Dressing, 3/23/2004; comparing PSEP with Homeland Security and tying it all back to trade
8.
Rice's Testimony Confirms System-Wide Communication Challenges, 4/09/2004; Condi Rice's testimony at the 9/11 Commission
9.
Battling to Maintain Objectivity in an Election Year, 5/14/2004; Outsourcing becomes a ripe issue to debate in an election year
10.
Balancing Politics with Our Need to Remain Informed, 8/2/2004; DHS heightens terror levels to Code Orange on the heels of the Democratic Convention
11.
The Complications of Code Orange, 8/4/2004; Reviewing some political fallout associated with heightening the terror alert
12.
The Relevance of FEMA After Charley, 8/16/2004; How does FEMA remain relevant after being absorbed by DHS?
13.
Business Continuity Testing During the RNC, 8/21/2004; Organizations in NYC use upcoming convention to test out their plans
14.
A Convention, a Vacation, and a Cuppa Joe, 8/31/2004; Organizations make alternate work arrangements for displaced workers
15.
The Impact of Rule 446, 10/27/2004; Reviewing of two new BCP measures put in place by the SEC
16.
Addressing Risk on the Eve of the Election, 11/01/2004; impact and timing of bin laden's videotaped message
17.
NYU Center for Catastrophe Preparedness and Response, 3/14/2005; A report prepared by NYU highlights deficiencies in funding, training, equipment to enable EMS personnel to respond to a major terrorist attack
18.
Universities to Obtain Homeland-Security Dollars, 4/15/2005; risk management at educational institutions captures the attention of Congress
19.
An Overly Democratic Approach to Risk, 5/10/2005; are BCM planners, emergency managers and facility managers being a tad
too democratic in forming policy?
20.
Davis's Committment to Teleworking, 5/17/2005; how teleworking plays an increasingly important role in providing essential services from federal workers
21.
The Political Storm After Katrina Begins, 9/05/2005; the first arrows are flung
22.
FEMA Graphic Disaster, November 11, 2005; graphic proof that changes need to be made (legislation and politics)
NEW RESEARCH1.
The Knowledge Network of Gill Research, 7/23/2003; release of our first newsletter
2.
In Conversation with James Howard Kunstler, 7/29/2003; an interview with the noted American New Urbanist
3.
New Research on Costs and Benefits of Dispersal, 8/11/2003; review of third abstract
4.
Multimedia Presentation of Article 3 Now Available, 8/22/2003; multimedia presentation relating to costs, benefits, drivers and caution signs of dispersal
5.
Research Paper Links Power Outage to Office Buildings, 9/15/2003; the release of our seminal paper on the demand-side aspects of the blackout
6.
Outsourcing Scapegoats, 10/14/2003; releasing a paper I wrote in 2001 about a case study in outsourcing
7.
Insurance Uncertainty No Laughing Matter, 10/22/2003; release of the new abstract on how terrorism throws the insurance industry into chaos
8.
Q4 Newsletter Published Today, 11/13/2003; newsletter release
9.
New Gill Paper: The Bricks and Mortar of Planning, 1/8/2004; construction elements key to BCP-centric facilities
10.
Secondary Communities a New Haven for Business and Lifestyle, 1/14/2004; case study of a secondary community that has emerged as a backup to NYC
11.
Q1 2004 Newsletter Published Today, 3/17/2004; newsletter release
12.
Q2 2004 Newsletter Published Today, 7/5/2004; newsletter release
13.
Decentralization Papers Published, 7/15/2004; the papers that started our business are published to the research page
GILL BCP1.
Campus Continuity at UCOP, 3/18/2005; describing how a California University is addressing the issue of risk
2.
Universities to Obtain Homeland-Security Dollars, 4/15/2005; risk management at educational institutions captures the attention of Congress
3.
Continuity on Selected Campuses, 4/22/2005; a sampling of different approaches to risk taken by Stanford, the University of Western Ontario, and Cornell
4.
HP's Foray into SME BCP, 5/26/2005; how business continuity planning has not only gone enterprise-wide, but has moved into new market segments
5.
Human Resources HR Continuity, 5/31/2005; reporting the economic cost of work-related illness
6.
Schools Incorporating Business Continuity Strategies, 9/21/2005; the mounting importance of business continuity in the educational sector
7.
Campus Continuity Goes Mainstream, 10/20/2005; reviewing a recent speaking engagement
URBAN ISSUES1.
Outpost No More: The Vision of Canary Wharf, 6/10/2003; driving factors of the value of Canary Wharf
2.
In Conversation with James Howard Kunstler, 7/29/2003; an interview with the noted American New Urbanist
3.
Superbia, 8/1/2003; a review of great sites dedicated to sustainability and new urbanism
4.
Of Peacocks and Skyscrapers, 10/27/2003; a spade of recent plans to build tall skyscrapers belies the risks of urban concentration
5.
Coffee Fuels Information Exchange, 12/20/2003; how relevant are skyscrapers in the age of information?
6.
Secondary Communities a New Haven for Business and Lifestyle, 1/14/2004; case study of a secondary community that has emerged as a backup to NYC
7.
The Soothing Quality of Colour in the Case of Crisis, 5/27/2004; How color and ergonomics provide needed calm during a crisis
8.
The Safety of Chemical Plants, 4/27/2005; government's policy to count on chemical plants to voluntarily beef up their own security
9.
Gridlock Getting Worse, 5/13/2005; reviewing the 2005 Urban Mobility Report measuring traffic congestion trends between 1982 and 2003
10.
The Beginning or the End of the Line, 5/18/2005; tying the release of the new Star Wars movie to the changing urban landscape
11.
In Toronto Congestion leads to Decentralization, 6/15/2005; knowledge-intensive economies force flight of people and resources to large urban centers
MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS1.
Curses! They lost again, 10/16/2003; tying the tale of infamous Cubs' fan Steve Bartman to media communications
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The Communications Strategy of Flight 358, 8/3/2005; how Air France and Airbus managed the Toronto plane crash
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History of Emergency Communication, 8/12/2005; remember the Emergency Broadcast System?
CHANGE MANAGEMENT1.
Change Management, 12/10/2003; anecdotes about the organizational response to flash cuts and major change
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Constructively Addressing the Downsides of Teleworking, 2/11/04; We know all the benefits of teleworking - how about the downsides?
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Change Management Bottleneck at CDC, 2/17/04; The GAO critiques management redundancies at CDC
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Linking Petroleum Uncertainty to Teleworking, 3/29/2004; gas price uncertainty proves a catalyst for lifestyle change
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Rice's Testimony Confirms System-Wide Communication Challenges, 4/09/2004; Condi Rice's testimony at the 9/11 Commission
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Combating BCP Complacency Through Cultural Change, 8/18/2004; Emphasizing the need to instill the BCP mindset in everyone
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Lessons in Policy Implementation from Mr. Clarke, 8/28/2004; A casual encounter with an old teacher reveals how much work needs to be done before communication goals are met
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Saying Goodbye to the Factory Model of Work, 9/6/2004; A look at an innovative thought leader, Ricardo Semler and how his ideas will contribute to teleworking
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Case Study 1: The Contemporary Workplace?, 11/06/2004; Case study showing the inefficiencies of the contemporary workplace
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In the Beginning..., 12/07/2004; Jo Verde comments on a contemporary take on Change Management
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New Organizational Structures in the Knowledge Economy, 2/11/2005; Breaking down old assumptions of how things should be
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Workplace Continuity Affects Roles of Senior Management, 10/03/2005; Managers need to stay abreast of change
WORKPLACE CONTINUITY1.
Face Time Shmace Time, 4/20/2005; technology, demographic shifts, lifestyle considerations and risk force organizations to change their M.O.'s
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Workplace Continuiuty Defined, 5/25/2005; someone else's take on Workplace Continuity
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The New World of Work, 6/14/2005; Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates discusses some of the trends that are are at the forefront of change in the workplace
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Gill to Present Workplace Continuity at CPM 2005 Canada, 6/25/2005; announcing our selection to speak at this high profile event
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Workplace Continuity Affects Roles of Senior Management, 10/03/2005; Managers need to stay abreast of change
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Google, Sun Microsystems and Workplace Continuity, 10/06/2005; more thoughts on Google
INSURANCE1.
Insurance Uncertainty No Laughing Matter, 10/22/2003; release of the new abstract on how terrorism throws the insurance industry into chaos
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TRIA Update: The Clock is Ticking, 3/4/2004; John Degnan, the vice chairman of Chubb Corporation provides his view on the pending expiry of TRIA to the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States
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Global Government Reinsurance Programs for Terrorist Risks, 3/14/2004: An overview of global government-sponsored reinsurance programs protecting property and organizational downtime
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Business Continuity Testing During the RNC, 8/21/2004; Organizations in NYC use upcoming convention to test out their plans
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Connecting Insurance, BCP, and Teleworking to SMEs, 9/16/2004; How well are SMEs conforming to rapidly changing rules
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Congress delays action on TRIA until 2005, 10/14/2004; Delays plague passage of new ammendments to TRIA.
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Hurricanes Decimating Florida's Insurance Industry, 10/24/2005; How can they keep going is anyone’s guess
INDIA'S CONNECTION TO BCP1.
The New Millennium Memorex, 4/26/2004; marveling at communication technology that makes a big world smaller
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Business As Usual in India - No Suprises Here, 5/2/2004; how new technologies are being developed for a changing workplace
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IT Boom Creates Space Shortage in India, 5/5/04; strong growth in India creates inevitable growning pains
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Interrupting IBM's Announcement With More India Controversy, 5/12/04; The great Indian bugaboo rears its head again
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Battling to Maintain Objectivity in an Election Year, 5/14/2004; Outsourcing becomes a ripe issue to debate in an election year
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On the Way Home With Lots to Discuss, 5/20/2004; A recap of the India trip
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Bangalore's Royal Garden City, 7/28/2004; How the development of a 'Smart City' in India will add to India's growing clout
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Financial Impact of Monsoon in Mumbai, India, 8/2/2005; has Mumbai outlived its usefulness as a financial capital?
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS1.
Streamlogics Makes Sense of Multimedia Communications, 7/15/2003; Streamlogics - a company at the forefront of videoconferencing and streaming technology
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Storage Guardian a Gill Advisor, 8/6/2003; an overview of Storage Guardian
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Strategic Advisors: CAMTOS and RMA, 11/4/2003; announcing the inclusion of two new members of the Gill Advisors team
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Carnival of the Capitalists, 12/15/2003; Gill blog recognized for a piece about Lou Dobbs
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Finally, A Directory of Topics, 1/24/2004; signalling the addition of a new directory on the website for easier navigation
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Workplace Continuity, 6/10/2004; Reviewing our new company initiative and its presentation at a forum in Washington D.C.
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Stepping Up to the Plate at the 14th WCDM, 6/24/2004; Presenting our paper at an important international forum
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JeMM Consultants a Gill Advisor, 9/27/2004; introducing new change management specialists
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Blog Gives Birth to a Website, 3/08/2005; Announcing the launch of the new Gill corporate website.
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WPS Disaster Management Solutions, 6/22/2005; introducing new emergency management specialists
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Campus Continuity Goes Mainstream, 10/20/2005; reviewing a recent speaking engagement
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Carnival of the Capitalists blogs Gill, 10/23/2005; our appearance on a popular blog carnival (put on business developments)
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International Safety & Security Conference 2006, 11/01/2005; another speaking engagement in New York
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Applying Business Continuity in a Campus Environment, 11/09/2005; summary of a speaking engagement for a group of business continuity planners
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Carnival of the Capitalists, 11/28/2005; we signed up a year ago, but today we host the big show
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Carnival of Hurricane Relief, 11/30/2005; doing our small part in the relief effort
FUN1.
48 hour Internet Outage Plunges Nation into Productivity, 10/2/2003; a fun look at the workplace
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Bambino's Curse, 10/17/2003; the life of a Red Sox fan
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You Can Observe a lot by Watching, 10/26/2003; review of the Florida Marlins improbable win in the World Series
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Enlighten Up: What if my Internet Goes Down? 11/21/2003; a tongue and cheek look at our reliance on technology
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Duct Tape & Covers, 8/10/2004; staying safe on a 7-24 basis?
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World Series Winner to Determine Presidential Election, 10/20/2004; Can the teams in the MLB playoffs help predict who wins the election?
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Long-term Disaster Planning Pays Off, 10/28/2004; celebrating BCP and the Red Sox
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Blogging Threat Alert, 11/29/2004; Read at your own risk!
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Business Blog Survives Net Disaster, 4/1/2005; a little April Fool's fun
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Ballistic Missile Defense, 5/5/2005; watch out for the dreaded
Burrito of Mass Distraction11.
Halloween Treats, 10/31/2005; having a little fun
PERSONAL1.
September 11: Two Years On, 9/11/2003; recollections of a tragic moment in time
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Real Life Continuity - It's a Boy! 11/6/2003; announcing the birth of my new son
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Remembering Terry Fox, 4/12/2005; taking a moment to remember a true hero
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Remembering Mom, 5/8/2005; a mother's day tribute to my mom