Welcome to The Response Force Multiplier, the OSRL Podcast. On The Response Force Multiplier, we explore all aspects of emergency planning and response, through conversations with compelling experts and thought leaders, providing a fresh take on key issues and cutting-edge techniques in this field. In each episode, we’ll dive into one aspect of emergency planning and response using OSRL’s unique pool of experts and collaborators to gain new insights and to distil these down into actionable t ...
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Beyond Bird Washing: A Deeper Look at Wildlife Emergency Response
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57:24Send us a text In this episode we explore some of the challenges in responding to wildlife emergencies. Our guest is Dr. Michael Ziccardi, a wildlife veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in oil wildlife preparedness and response. Dr. Ziccardi has been at the forefront of numerous wildlife rescue operations in the US and around the world. H…
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Crisis Management in Action: Lessons from Rob Bly's Journey
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34:20Send us a text What happens when a seasoned crisis management specialist like Rob steps into the room? You're about to find out as we unravel his journey through the world of emergency response. Join us as Rob recounts his career, from honing his technical skills at OSRL to managing oil spill preparedness with BP's global response team. His tales f…
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Mindset Matters: From Red to Blue, Conversation with Martin Fairn from Gazing Performance
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35:33Send us a text In this episode of The Response Force Multiplier, host Emma Smillie dives deep into the power of mindset in high-pressure situations. Joined by Martin Fairn from Gazing Performance, they explore the "Red to Blue" methodology—a practical framework designed to help individuals and teams perform at their best under stress. From the rugb…
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Navigating Uncertainty: Lessons Learned and Strategies for 2024
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44:11Send us a text In this episode of the Response Force Multiplier podcast, host Emma Smillie, OSRL Incident and Crisis Management Lead Dave Rouse, and performance under pressure specialists Andy Couch, and Dean Wasche reflect on critical crisis management lessons and strategies for navigating uncertainty in 2024. As the discussion unfolds, listeners …
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Crisis Leadership: Making Decisions in Complex Situations
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58:00Send us a text In our latest episode, we delve deep into the world of crisis leadership and the complex context it operates within. Our guest Dean Wasche, Global Learning and Development Manager at Oil Spill Response, offers valuable insights and definitions of leadership. He highlights how leadership in crisis situations differs from day-to-day le…
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Navigating the AI Revolution in Emergency Management: Insights from Liam Harrington-Missin
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41:31Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its impact on emergency management. Join us as Liam Harrington-Missin, Head of Data Technology and Innovation, sheds light on the profound changes brought about by AI technology. From the evolution of AI's role in handling tasks, suc…
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Turning pressure into performance: How our inner game affects our outer game when responding to a crisis
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37:18Send us a text In this episode, we join OSRL's performance coach, Andy Couch, as we uncover the training methods employed by the emergency response industry to excel under pressure. We examine the impact of immense pressure on individuals and organisations, uncovering training gaps and the pitfalls of reactive decision-making. However, we also unco…
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Crisis Exercises: Are You Wasting Your Time and Money? A Blueprint for Better Exercises
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37:48Send us a text Hundreds of thousands of hours and millions of Euros are spent each year planning, executing and debriefing crisis exercises. The return on this significant investment is rarely fully and honestly appraised. If it were, organisations would uncover an uncomfortable truth; many exercises probably fail to achieve their potential. Dave R…
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The Response Force Multiplier Season One Trailer
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1:34Send us a text Welcome to The Response Force Multiplier, the OSRL Podcast. On The Response Force Multiplier, we explore all aspects of emergency planning and response, through conversations with compelling experts and thought leaders, providing a fresh take on key issues and cutting-edge techniques in this field. In each episode, we’ll dive into on…
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