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Student Theses Series, Winter 2010- A New Role for Emergency Management-Fostering Trust to Enhance Collaboration in Complex Adaptive Emergency Response Systems

Thomas Currao [9 Feb 2010]

Thomas Currao’s thesis examines the cultural and sociological reasons for the lack of full inter-organizational collaboration in New York city’s Incident Management System specifically focusing on "trust" issues.

Comments on this Video [2]

"Tom- very well put. An implementation strategy through the use of trust and communication will better assist the understanding and familiarization with the their organization, which in turn be applied to the other organizations to work "TOGETHER". Though complex NYC just needs the right person with the vision to complete the mission (like yourself!) Keep pressing on Chief!"

"Nice job Tommy! Trust is complex and has many facets depending upon the individuals and cultures from where people come from. Collaboration and coordination from the top allow the organization to grow in diverse ways and to step out of the norms."

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