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Risking the Operation

Posted November 2, 2006 | Leadership | Leadership |

Homeland security focuses on preventing catastrophic terrorist attacks and responding to major disasters -- and reaches out to the private sector for partnership in securing the economic enterprise. Yet the ability of companies to be effective in helping to manage high-end events depends, in large measure, on the agility, flexibility, and resilience with which they are able to deal with more probable and far less catastrophic business disruptions.

About The Author
Debra van Opstal
Debra van Opstal is Senior VP for Policy and Programs at the Council on Competitiveness, where she is responsible for new program development and oversees work in the organization's national, regional, and global programs. She also directs the Council's Competitiveness and Security program. Ms. van Opstal joined the Council as VP in April 1996 to manage its ongoing work in innovation policy and national competitiveness. She has edited the twin… Read More
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