In preparation for a recent interview with regional media outlet, I asked a couple of different AI bots to help create talking points based on our IDRN white paper. There was some redundancy in the responses, plus editing was needed. However, if you’re still trying to figure out what IDRN is about, the following is...
Q: Is it acceptable that so many resources are plowed into disaster response and yet people don’t fully benefit from it due to simple lack of awareness among those actively trying to help? A: No. It is not acceptable. Q: Is it acceptable that well-intentioned workers, unaware of established best practices, invest their time and...
Join us & meet some new people! Lots of changes are in motion, and it’s time to ensure our intentions are understood and questions get answered. With that goal, please join us for some IDRN updates and Q&A between July 31 and August 3rd…. with additional dates/times added below. If you haven’t checked it out,...
“Shoot. Aim. Ready.” While it may sound backward, this approach is an incredibly effective way to learn and make progress. For much of my life, I’ve tackled new challenges knowing that the first attempt is less about perfection and more about discovery. This initial effort is never a waste; it provides invaluable experience and clarifies...
I recently came across a NOAA map that I had never seen before. It makes it clear that flooding is not a new issue. As I think about some of my friends from other countries, there are places that are practically defined by flooding. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a cornerstone of...
Over the past year or so, I have often used a fictional scenario to explain why and how the International Disaster Response Network will work to highlight best practices as we are reshaping IDRN to have new priorities. This fictional scenario starts with the idea of four or five different groups independently distributing food in...
People often struggle to feel or act like an owner if they don’t come up with the original idea or plan. This dynamic seems understandable and reasonable. Pointing this out is a small step towards encouraging everyone to intentionally set that aside temporarily for the benefit of all. How everyone perceives the call to register...
Simply put, I am in a season of expanding our connections and growing the network. This posting is made in the midst of a flurry of travel. Here is a quick review of some recent meetings where connections have been made. This is just a quick update as we head to Thailand tomorrow and during...
I’m in the midst of a season of travel with Birmingham (two weeks ago), London (last week), Miami (next week), Turkey (mid-March). Expanding the visibility of IDRN through direct connections and networking conferences is a very different proposition than is general mass marketing. There will be a time for that, but please hear my thoughts on...
We’re already halfway through the first full month of 2025. Wow! I’ve been posting to my personal “X” account almost every day regarding my work or thoughts regarding IDRN. I thought it would be interesting to see how AI might make sense of my various posts. Note, I’ve been writing on whatever is striking me...