Managing Pandemic Related Risks

This short book focuses on the risk management and continuity concepts critical to the planning and management of operational risks associated with a pandemic. In addition, the book highlights the many unique challenges in planning for and managing (mitigating or reducing) the impact of a pandemic. All organizations are unique and operate in specific or distinctive risk environments. The book examines the thought processes underlying effective development of strategies and tactics addressing an organization's objectives and risk environment. The information in this book can be used by organizations who are beginning the process to manage pandemic related risks, as well as by organizations who have existing risk and business continuity plans that require updating to address the pandemic conditions. The approach is designed to be compatible with accepted practices for managing risk in organizations and their supply chains.