Author: stuart.mcalpine
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When Summer Becomes a Stress Test: Turning Seasonal Disruption into Resilience Practice
With the UK having just experienced an extreme heatwave, July is a timely opportunity to remind ourselves that disruption doesn’t always hit with one big bang. Instead, it can creep…
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Back to Basics: Why Resilience Fundamentals Matter More Than Ever
Earlier this month, we attended the 2026 Airmic (Association for Insurance & Risk) Annual Conference at the ICC in Birmingham.
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Risk Through the Ages: AI, Accountability and the Future of Responsibility
Risk has always been part of human life. What has changed over time is how societies understand, manage and assign responsibility for it. From ancient beliefs about fate, through the…
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Horizonscan Training DRI International Business Continuity (BCLE 2000)
Business Continuity is now a priority for every organisation.
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2026 Global Risk Outlook: Interconnected Risks in an Age of Uncertainty
We are entering 2026 in what is often described as a VUCA environment — volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. What is striking is not simply the number of risks facing…
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The Power of Practice: Crisis Simulation Exercises in Action
Crisis simulation exercises (CSEs) are among the most powerful tools organisations can use to build true resilience. Unlike traditional training or theoretical planning, CSEs place individuals and teams in realistic,…
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The Kelly Review: A Defining Moment for Critical Infrastructure Resilience
On March 21, 2025, Heathrow Airport faced a defining crisis: a catastrophic fire at the North Hyde substation led to a complete shutdown of the airport, affecting over 200,000 passengers…
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Power Down, Risk Up
In an era of increasing volatility, where power outages, cyber incidents, and supply chain disruptions are no longer rare but routine, resilient operations are more vital than ever. Recent events,…
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Lights Out at Heathrow: Why Full Live Exercises Are Hard—and Still Worth It
The recent power outage at Heathrow Airport, which resulted in an 18-hour operational standstill, offered a rare but valuable lens into the complexities of crisis response in a modern, high-functioning…