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One colleague's death left a company scrambling for two years, exposing how unprepared most workplaces really are.
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In this episode
- Why a single undocumented role can cripple an entire organization
- What two years of recovery taught one leader about succession planning
- How to identify the hidden vulnerabilities in your company's infrastructure
- Why documenting access and processes is a form of personal legacy planning
About this episode
When tragedy strikes at work, are you prepared for the aftermath? In this episode, Bill Prehl shares his experience of losing a crucial team member and the chaos that ensued. Discover how the unexpected death of a colleague exposed critical vulnerabilities in their company's infrastructure, leaving them scrambling for two years to recover. Bill's story reminds us of the importance of succession planning and risk management in the digital age. Learn why documenting processes and sharing access is not just good practice, but essential for business continuity. This episode will make you rethink your own workplace preparedness and personal legacy planning
About Death and Dying in the Digital Age
They say we die twice: once when we take our last breath and again when our name is spoken for the final time. But in today's world, there's a third passing to consider - our digital death. Welcome to Death and Dying in the Digital Age, a podcast that explores the uncharted territory of our online afterlife.
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