Pros and Cons to using an Emergency Notification System (ENS)
There are both Pros and Cons to using an Emergency Notification System (ENS). This week we will discuss the advantages of implementing and using an Emergency Notification System, and next week we […]
Incident Command System (ICS) – The Time is Now Corporate America
Over the years, there has been talk in our industry about transitioning corporate America to the Incident Command System or ICS. ICS consists of a standard management hierarchy and procedures for managing […]
5 Things Every Crisis Team Leader Should Know
When a crisis occurs it is important for the Crisis Team Leader to communicate with affected sites and/or critical stakeholders, authorize key actions, distribute internal and external communications, and ensure the appropriate […]
The Quandary of the Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
Recovery Point Objective (RPO) is the maximum tolerable data loss expressed in time (e.g. minutes, hours, days, weeks, etc.) that a business process can stand to lose before it is critically impacted. […]
Crisis Management – Manage by Title or Capability?
Do you manage your Crisis Management teams by title or capability? In previous posts, I have discussed a common issue that many Crisis Management Teams suffer across different industries and that is […]
Are IT DR Budget Comparisons Always Indicative of a Good Spend?
We are often asked by our clients to compare their Disaster Recovery spend and staffing to like organizations and industries as part of our Disaster Recovery Assessment engagements. This spend comparison typically […]
The Conundrum of Aligning Business DR Needs with Information Technology
We have been involved many times this year in attempting to align business recovery needs with the IT function. Many times this effort has been at the behest of the IT organization […]
Competencies of Crisis Managers
There are a number of key competencies Crisis Managers must have in order to be successful. Initially, Crisis Managers must have competency functionally and personally. Functional competence means you have a […]
People – The Greatest Variable in Recovery Exercises
At MHA , we strive to develop and implement a repeatable, successful exercise process. This process is validated throughout the year at many of our clients. But, even with all the pre-planning, […]
What Applications Should You Regularly Exercise?
We have found that a majority of DR Offices do not have a formalized process to identify what applications they should exercise and what applications do not require regular exercises to be […]
Recovery Exercise Planning, Execution and Reporting
Recovery exercises are where it all comes together in a continuity-planning program. You have done all the hard work and are now ready to exercise your recovery plans and strategies. But, too […]
So How Long Should It Take to Develop a Working Recovery Program?
We are often asked how long it will take to develop a recovery program that is comprehensive, executable and maintainable. There is no easy answer to this question. We have been part […]