{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Risk, Relationships, and Real-World Lessons with Becky Donovan","description":"Roll Call is back! Hosts Brian Murray and Josh Symonds sit down with Becky Donovan, Risk Management Consultant at AJ Gallagher, whose work with schools across North America is transforming how educators think about risk, relationships, and readiness. Becky\u2019s refreshing approach puts people first \u2014 she believes effective risk management begins with empathy, communication, and proactive culture. Together, the trio explore how schools can prepare for crises, update outdated policies, manage reputational threats, and navigate emerging risks like AI use, cyber safety, and student data privacy. From on-the-ground stories of real incidents to reflections on leadership, trust, and humanity in the face of crisis, this episode is an engaging look into how schools can move from reactive to proactive risk prevention \u2014 and why \u201cDon\u2019t Hesitate, Delegate\u201d should be the new mantra for every educator.   Show notes:   00:00 - Introduction to Becky Donovan   01:00 - Human-First Response to Crisis   03:10 - Why Relationships Matter in Risk Management   06:10 - The Hidden Gaps in School Risk Planning   08:30 - Updating Codes of Conduct (and Why It Matters)   10:30 - Specialized Codes for Specialized Contexts   14:00 - Making Risk \u201cManageable\u201d for Teachers   15:30 - Brian\u2019s Field Trip Story and Lessons Learned   20:00 - When the Unexpected Happens   25:00 - AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy in Schools   30:00 - Blanket Permissions vs. Informed Consent   34:00 - Emerging Risks for Schools   36:00 - Social Media, Reputation & Crisis Response   40:00 - Data, Consent, and Collaboration   Connect with Becky Donovan: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rmwithbecky\/ Aj Gallagher: https:\/\/www.ajg.com\/   This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding   This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management.   To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit www.reachboarding.com   Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management   Thanks for tuning into this week\u2019s episode of Roll Call, don\u2019t forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment. ","author_name":"Roll Call Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/rollcall.libsyn.com\/website","html":"