Principles help to narrow thinking about possible courses of action to solve a problem.
He described a policy process, whose end goal is a socially and politically determined acceptable risk. In order to engage in this process, we need standardized methods of data collection and management, a common language, a common philosophy and process, standardized tools and models, standardized documentation and reporting procedures, continuous monitoring of effectiveness, and appropriate training materials. Judith Steele stressed the importance of the brief window of opportunity following a disaster - the brief moment when we all can see our vulnerability. During this window, things can be achieved very quickly. Conversely, recovery is not business as usual.