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Welcome to The Response Force Multiplier, the OSRL Podcast. On The Response Force Multiplier, we explore all aspects of emergency planning and response, through conversations with compelling experts and thought leaders, providing a fresh take on key issues and cutting-edge techniques in this field. In each episode, we’ll dive into one aspect of emergency planning and response using OSRL’s unique pool of experts and collaborators to gain new insights and to distil these down into actionable tools and techniques for better preparedness and response to crisis incidents and emergencies.
Emergency Response, Crisis Management, Emergency Planning
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Send us a text In this episode of the Response Force Multiplier podcast, host Emma Smillie, OSRL Incident and Crisis Management Lead Dave Rouse, and performance under pressure specialists Andy Couch, and Dean Wasche reflect on critical crisis management lessons and strategies for navigating uncertainty in 2024. As the discussion unfolds, listeners gain insights into the imperative for comprehensive crisis management training and workforce preparedness. From the necessity of equipping n...
Send us a text In our latest episode, we delve deep into the world of crisis leadership and the complex context it operates within. Our guest Dean Wasche, Global Learning and Development Manager at Oil Spill Response, offers valuable insights and definitions of leadership. He highlights how leadership in crisis situations differs from day-to-day leadership, emphasising the immense pressure crisis leaders face. Through real-life examples, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and oil spill responses, ...
Send us a text In this episode, we join OSRL's performance coach, Andy Couch, as we uncover the training methods employed by the emergency response industry to excel under pressure. We examine the impact of immense pressure on individuals and organisations, uncovering training gaps and the pitfalls of reactive decision-making. However, we also uncover the potential for growth and learning within these stressful situations. Drawing inspiration from professional sports, we explore how technique...
Send us a text Hundreds of thousands of hours and millions of Euros are spent each year planning, executing and debriefing crisis exercises. The return on this significant investment is rarely fully and honestly appraised. If it were, organisations would uncover an uncomfortable truth; many exercises probably fail to achieve their potential. Dave Rouse, Crisis Management Services Lead at Oil Spill Response and Dr. El Parker, Specialist Crisis Management Consultant, discuss how you can maximis...
Send us a text Welcome to The Response Force Multiplier, the OSRL Podcast. On The Response Force Multiplier, we explore all aspects of emergency planning and response, through conversations with compelling experts and thought leaders, providing a fresh take on key issues and cutting-edge techniques in this field. In each episode, we’ll dive into one aspect of emergency planning and response using OSRL’s unique pool of experts and collaborators to gain new insights and to distill these...
Send us a text In this episode we continue our journey with oiled wildlife preparedness and response. In particular we look at the important role of Sea Alarm, a non-governmental organization founded 25 years ago to advance wildlife response preparedness. In 2005, OSRL and Sea Alarm joined forces to address the critical gaps in oiled wildlife response preparedness, particularly in relation to industry preparedness. Back then, major oil spills like Erika, Prestige, and Tricolor exposed much of...
Send us a text This episode explores the complexities of emergency planning and response, focusing on the personal journeys of professionals in the field, strategies for effective training, and the critical role of technology and collaboration in enhancing preparedness. Listeners gain valuable insights into the mindset required for success and the importance of fostering teamwork amid crises. • Personal journeys into emergency response and the motivations behind them • Importance of ef...
Send us a text In this episode we explore some of the challenges in responding to wildlife emergencies. Our guest is Dr. Michael Ziccardi, a wildlife veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in oil wildlife preparedness and response. Dr. Ziccardi has been at the forefront of numerous wildlife rescue operations in the US and around the world. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the One Health Institute at the University of California, Davis and Director Emeritus of the Oiled ...
Send us a text What happens when a seasoned crisis management specialist like Rob steps into the room? You're about to find out as we unravel his journey through the world of emergency response. Join us as Rob recounts his career, from honing his technical skills at OSRL to managing oil spill preparedness with BP's global response team. His tales from Dounreay, dealing with complex decommissioning tasks, shed light on the adaptability needed in this ever-evolving field. Rob's firsthand experi...
Send us a text In this episode of The Response Force Multiplier, host Emma Smillie dives deep into the power of mindset in high-pressure situations. Joined by Martin Fairn from Gazing Performance, they explore the "Red to Blue" methodology—a practical framework designed to help individuals and teams perform at their best under stress. From the rugby field to the classroom, and even in crisis management, discover how recognising and controlling your mindset can be a game-changer. Learn r...
Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its impact on emergency management. Join us as Liam Harrington-Missin, Head of Data Technology and Innovation, sheds light on the profound changes brought about by AI technology. From the evolution of AI's role in handling tasks, such as oil spill detection through satellite imagery, to the game-changing introduction of large language models like Chat GPT into consumer domains,...
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