Insights / News Releases

Arc Aspicio Joins FEMA's National Preparedness Month Coalition 2010

Arc Aspicio Joins FEMA’s National Preparedness Month Coalition 2010

Arlington, VA, August 23, 2010 – Arc Aspicio has joined more than 2,400 organizations in signing up for the seventh annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) Coalition, sponsored by FEMA’s Ready Campaign in partnership with Citizen Corps and the Advertising Council. Coalition Members have pledged to provide information, host events and/or sponsor activities for their customers, members, employees, stakeholders and communities throughout the month of September.

“This year, NPM will focus on encouraging Americans to work together to take concrete actions toward emergency preparedness helping themselves, their neighbors, and their communities to be Ready,” said Lynn Ann Casey, Chief Executive Officer. “We are committed to promoting emergency preparedness with our employees by conducting an annual Continuity of Operations (COOP) exercise and to raising awareness within the homeland security.”

Arc Aspicio promotes emergency preparedness throughout the year and incorporates preparedness into its business operations. The company’s has a Continuity of Operations Plan, which was successfully tested during the February 2010 storms and highlights preparedness activities for its employees to be ready for whatever may happen. Additionally, the company encourages personal preparedness through an annual Emergency Preparedness Bonus for employees to use toward an approved list of emergency preparedness tools and resources.

Arc Aspicio has already begun promoting emergency preparedness in the community with recent sponsorship of a Girl Scout meeting for the troop to receive the Emergency Preparedness patch. Unveiled in September 2009, the Emergency Preparedness Patch program equips Girl Scouts with skills to protect their families, friends, and communities when disaster strikes. Maryanne Waller, Arc Aspicio’s Director of Talent & Operations, led the meeting and facilitated activities to emphasize the importance of being informed and prepared.

To support NPM and register your organization as a NPM Coalition member, please visit http://ready.adcouncil.org/LogIn.asp. Coalition membership is open to all public and private sector organizations for free. Once you register you will receive access to the NPM Web site where you can find a toolkit that includes templates, resources and tips to assist you with promoting emergency preparedness.

For more information about Arc Aspicio, please visit our website at www.arcaspicio.com.

Contact Information
Lynn Ann Casey
lac@arcaspicio.com
703.465.2060

Arc Aspicio is an information technology and management consulting company that focuses on homeland security and intelligence. Our services include strategy and planning, business architecture, strategic communications, mission/technology alignment, information technology, and program management. Arc Aspicio is building a community that promotes collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, and intelligence to improve homeland security.

News Releases Emergency Preparedness

Contributors

Arc Aspicio |

Arc Aspicio enhances the future of our nation by creating bold ideas and bringing them to life. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. The company passionately pursues our vision to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. To do this, employees collaborate with clients and partners to create solutions using a human-centered approach. Innovation is not possible without action. The company focuses on strategy first, then takes a hands-on approach implementing ideas to achieve results. Join Arc Aspicio and our Strategy Innovation Lab (SILab) by creating and sharing ideas to inspire people to change the world. Follow us on Twitter @ArcAspicio @SILabDC and, #welovedogs!

Meet Arc Aspicio  |  View all Insights by Arc Aspicio

△
Seeing is Believing: Design+Data in Leadership Decision Making

Seeing is Believing: Design+Data in Leadership Decision Making

In an era of data abundance, Federal agencies face the challenge of distilling vast amounts of complex information into actionable insights. To unlock the potential of data to inform strategic decision-making and policy and program implementation, traditional information presentation methods may fall short, occasionally leaving federal leaders without actionable insights.

→
SILab
, , , ,
Equity in Emergency Management: How Behavioral Science Can Help Support Preparedness and Disaster Response

Equity in Emergency Management: How Behavioral Science Can Help Support Preparedness and Disaster Response

In recent years, there have been many challenges driven by climate change that pose significant threats to our nation’s safety and security. More frequent and severe weather events continue to devastate communities around the world, even making some places uninhabitable.

→
SILab
, , , , ,
Innovation and Ideation for Success: Innovation Labs

Innovation and Ideation for Success: Innovation Labs

Internal Innovation Labs are key to enhancing innovation and collaboration in Federal agencies. They allow employees the opportunity to engage in creative processes, such as brainstorming, design thinking, and creativity, which create solutions and spur innovation. These techniques allow organizations to solve complex problems and implement solutions efficiently.

→
Haley Hageny
, , ,
Good Data, Bad Data: The Value of Data Quality in Homeland Security

Good Data, Bad Data: The Value of Data Quality in Homeland Security

Homeland Security is a complex mission, one that is both vast in scale and broad in scope, and this creates a large volume of data that can help provide insight into operations and strategic decisions. From disaster preparedness to counterterrorism, Federal employees rely heavily on an abundance of data to assess problems accurately and implement effective solutions.

→
Michael Finnegan
, , ,
Transforming Government: The Road to Agile and Customer-Centric Modernization

Transforming Government: The Road to Agile and Customer-Centric Modernization

The Federal government has been making significant strides in technology modernization, shifting its focus from addressing only the most critical needs to becoming more agile, customer-centric, and innovative. As government agencies transition from an era dominated by the necessity of migrating their data and applications to cloud-based platforms, mission leaders are now turning their attention to emerging technologies like data visualization, customer experience improvement, low-code software tools, and artificial intelligence (AI).

→
Rob O'Keefe
, , ,
Arc Aspicio Reappraised at CMMI-Services Maturity Level 3

Arc Aspicio Reappraised at CMMI-Services Maturity Level 3

Arc Aspicio achieved its second Capability Maturity Model Integration Services (CMMI-SVC) Level 3 Certification on September 29, 2023. CMMI is a Model that is used to guide process improvement across projects, divisions, and organizations. Arc Aspicio uses CMMI, a process level improvement training and appraisal program recognized for Government and commercial clients, as an indicator of high-quality performance.

→
Arc Aspicio
The Link Between Innovation and Collaboration

The Link Between Innovation and Collaboration

Intentional collaboration can be the difference between simply completing a task and using innovative ideas to drive long-lasting change. When people come together to share their insights and perspectives, Government agencies can thrive and instill a culture where leaders engage with and listen to employees. In turn, these environments lead to more commitment from employees, as well as better Government agency relationships that help promote working towards strong solutions.

→
SILab
, , ,
Design Thinking Techniques to Enhance the Online Meeting Experience

Design Thinking Techniques to Enhance the Online Meeting Experience

According to the Harvard Business Review, the average worker has attended 13.5% more meetings since the COVID-19 pandemic, with many held online. Given the Federal government’s partial shift to remote work when feasible, it is increasingly important to consider how teams can enhance the effectiveness and engagement of online meetings.

→
Sophia Vener
, , , , ,
From Resistance to Acceptance: All Management is Change Management

From Resistance to Acceptance: All Management is Change Management

Effectively navigating organizational changes within Federal agencies requires understanding the unique dynamics of the Federal context, strong leadership communication, culture development and stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Continuous evaluation and proactive management of resistance to change is important.

→
Arc Aspicio
, , , ,