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Under Pressure: Why Transport Resilience Is Everyone’s Business
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How do you build resilience into a transport system that’s already stretched thin?
In this episode of The Prepared Leader, Helen Lipscombe speaks with resilience leader Joanna Grove-Lafarge about why transport systems are under pressure like never before, and what organisations can do about it.
From the Heathrow power outage to the Iberian grid failure, Joanna shares real-world lessons on the hidden fragility of our transport infrastructure, the risks of modern tech on ageing systems, and how leaders can prepare for what they can’t control.
“It’s not about why you’ve lost power — it’s about what happens next. That’s where resilience lives.”
You’ll learn:
- Why interdependencies matter more than ever
- How to lead through cascading disruptions
- The value of scenario-agnostic planning in fast and slow crises
If you work in transport, infrastructure, or business continuity, this one’s for you.
🔗 Connect with Joanna on LinkedIn: Joanna Grove-Lafarge
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Connect with Helen Lipscombe:
LinkedIn: Helen Lipscombe FBCI | LinkedIn
Website: Resilience Continuity | UK
YouTube: Resilience Continuity Consulting - YouTube
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Until next time, stay ready and stay resilient
Chapters
1. Introduction to Transport Resilience (00:00:00)
2. Understanding Vulnerabilities in Transport Systems (00:02:49)
3. The Complexity of Modern Infrastructure (00:06:05)
4. The Importance of Regular Checks and Maintenance (00:08:52)
5. Learning from Recent Disruptions (00:12:13)
6. The Role of Leadership in Transport Resilience (00:17:57)
7. Scenario Planning and Risk Management (00:21:07)
8. The Interconnectedness of Transport Systems (00:23:49)
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