Now that WHO has declared a pandemic can we rest easy?  What exactly does this mean?  Should you be worried?  Should your organization be worried?  Have you implemented your plan?  Do all the team members know what their functions, duties and tasks are?  Is Senior Management and the Board of Directors engaged; have they been briefed?  What is the status of your supply chain; “value chain”, product/service demand?  What is our risk profile now?  Can we operate if staff is disrupted by school closures, illness, recall to active duty (for military and healthcare personnel).  Can we pay our employees? Continue reading →