1. Professionals of Tomorrow: Risk and Resilience
Building the BCP Mindset in Youth
& Inspiring Professionals of Tomorrow
Nina White, MBCP

2. Introduction
Nina White
About Me
Why I’m Here
The Gap

3. The Gap Low visibility of profession overall
Limited inclusion in college studies
No inclusion in pre-college studies

4. “Identify your problems, but give your power and energy to solutions
“Identify your problems, but give your power and energy to solutions.” - Tony Robbins

5. Professionals of Tomorrow: Risk and Resilience

6. Curriculum Overview Overview of Profession Establish Business Model
Presentations
Instructor Led Risk Assessment
Student Risk Assessment

7. Business Model
Teams of 6-8 students establish a business and present their models to the class

8. Instructor Lesson Risk Overview Risk Types/Impact Application Value
Local Scenario

9. Application by Age AGES 9-12
What is the risk of not brushing my teeth?
AGES 9-12
What is the risk of losing my iPhone at school?
AGES 13-16
What is the risk of not going to college?
AGES 16-18

10. Risk Lesson

12. What is the risk of losing your iPhone at school?
Cost of replacement phone
Financial
Detention  school policy
Regulatory
Contract with cell phone carrier requires you to pay monthly service fees, even when your phone is not in use.
Contractual
Your family and friends cannot communicate directly with you.
Reputational

13. BY THINKING ABOUT RISK,
I CAN AFFECT THE OUTCOME.

14. Today in BCP NEWS FLINT WATER CRISIS! THE BUSINESS CONTINUITY SOURCE
February 5th 2016
THE BUSINESS CONTINUITY SOURCE
- Since 2015
FLINT WATER CRISIS!
What Went Wrong
Lead and unsafe levels of chloride found in Flint water posed serious health risks to residents of Flint.
Residents were informed that the water was safe to use.
Residents are speaking out as evidence of neglected indicators were ignored by state and local officials.
Environmental officials from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) bear primary responsibility for what happened.
GM Affected by Flint Water Crisis!
Toxic chemicals found in Flint water affected thousands of GM Vehicles in production.
The toxic water caused corrosion on parts manufactured by GM.
The only option for GM was to break the contract with Flint Water, and use Detroit water instead.
Corrosion in pipes caused by toxic water in Flint
ELMWOOD STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT RISK
On February 12, over fifty fourth and fifth grade students attended a workshop about risk. These students are the first in the nation to participate in the workshop, aimed at increasing exposure to business practices and teaching kids how to consider risk in their every day lives.

15. Student Risk Assessments

16. Value to Students
Critical Thinking Skills Business Modeling Team Building Risk Assessment Risk/Mitigation Strategy Presentations

17. PROFESSIONALS OF TOMORROW: RISK AND RESILIENCE
THE VALUE
Increased visibility & exposure of BCP/DR/Risk profession
Provides kids with a framework for making “risk informed” decisions
Satisfies Common Core State Standards via critical thinking
Engages students through activities based learning
Supplements existing curriculums via exposure to general business/economics concepts
Customizable to support ages 9-18

18. Affecting the Outcome Next Steps Partnership with DRI Foundation
Establish a Committee
Inspire Professionals to Share Knowledge
Teach the Teachers
Continuously Improve

19. What You Can Do Speak at local college/university
Speak at local school/Career Day
Local Chamber of Commerce – Offer to speak to Small Business Owners in your Community
Engage your kids
Establish a mentorship program at work
Request Interns

20. A Word From Kid President