Features – Page 17
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Deadly cost of driving
Ten people are killed and 1,000 more are injured on Britain’s roads every day.
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Managing critical dependencies
The avalanche of information before the millenium date showed how much companies rely on computers and communications networks.
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Crisis management teams, who needs them?
The more disturbing the situation, the stronger the urge to take refuge in familiar procedures.
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Ten lessons from the fuel crisis
In September, petrol shortage became as emotive an issue as having no bread or water. Peter Power reviews the lessons.
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Putting a price on life
Mike Hanley discusses the cost benefit problems of increasing the safety of the railways.
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Blowing the whistle
Frank Heinrich-Jones looks at the effects of the Public Interest Disclosure Act.
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The hazardous office
How safe are your company's offices? Rosalind Benjamin gives some guidelines on assessing and removing dangers.
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Staying in touch
Preparing for a potential communications technology breakdown can save a company from irretrievable damage says Dave Lazenby.
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Intranet training
Has your organisation got a large number of employees? If so, video programmes may be effective in getting the risk management message across, says Ray Williams.
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Systems under attack
Once, thieves only burgled your safe. Today they break into your computers, say Phil Sealey & Yag Kanani.
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Blueprint for survival
Business continuity management has been a buzz phrase for almost 10 years. Many companies still ignore it. Peter Viner gives a step by step guide.
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Damage limitation
Fiona Warin discusses communications strategies for damage limitation and the role of public relations.
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No escape for corporate killers
Peter Campion, assisted by Asam Khan, discusses the implications of the proposed new UK offence of corporate killing.
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Health, safety and reputation
A recent survey shows that health and safety issues have a significant influence on corporate reputation. Neville Purvis believes companies should take a positive approach.
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Virtual hazards
IT can leave you exposed to unprotected and unexpected risks, warns Janet Edey.
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Managing weather risks
Trading in weather derivatives has grown steadily in Europe since the first deal was struck in 1998.
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Fighting off predators
The immediate reaction of most managements to a takeover approach is negative. Sue Copeman discusses strategies for fighting a hostile bid.
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Modelling goals
Robin Wilkinson believes that modelling what must go right rather than what could go wrong can help in analysing risk.
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Learning from loss
Jonathan Clark advocates using loss adjusters' experience to reduce the risk of another major loss hitting your company.
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Containing a crisis
Any company can be hit by a crisis. The key to survival is managing your way out of it. And the first few hours can be vital.
