Out of the Loop: When the BCM Office is the Last to Know
Here is an irony for you: at many organizations, the business continuity office is often the last to know when something happens that threatens to disrupt the business. The cause of this […]
Say Hello to VOI: The Best Way to Assess the Value of Your BCM Program
There’s a good reason business loves the concept of return on investment (ROI); it expresses the worth of an activity in terms everyone understands: dollars. However, in evaluating intangible assets such as […]
The Golden Key: Using KPIs Can Open the Door to Excellence
There is a golden key that can be used by every organization to open the door to excellence for its business continuity management program. It is making use of key performance indicators […]
Roll with the Changes: A New Generation Requires a New Approach to BCM
The Internet generation has arrived in the workplace, bringing new ways of thinking, learning, and getting things done. The business continuity profession will need to adapt if it is to partner effectively […]
Fine by Me: The Proposed $1 Million Fine of Colonial Pipeline
The Department of Transportation recently announced a proposed $1 million fine of Colonial Pipeline for shortcomings in its recovery planning that increased the societal damage in the wake of the cyberattack on […]
A Great Place to Start: The ISO 31000 Risk Management Guidelines
Every organization that is determined to get serious about risk management should know about ISO 31000. This set of risk management guidelines from the International Standards Organization sets out a smart, easy-to-implement […]
Plan B: As the Recovery Plan Fades, What Will Take Its Place?
The recovery plan has been the cornerstone of business continuity management (BCM) from the beginning, but its relevance is on the wane. I’ve been thinking a lot about what should take its […]
DRaaS vs. Data Backups: What Is the Difference?
Many people are confused about the difference between Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) and data backups. In today’s post, we’ll explain the difference and spell out why most organizations would benefit […]
Operational Risk Consultant: A Cool Job of the Future
Our current environment of rising global uncertainty is spurring organizations’ interest in business continuity and operational risk management. As a result, the position of operational risk consultant appears likely to become one […]
Data Guardians: The BCM Pro’s Role in Helping Business Units Protect Their Data
Every organization backs up its data, but not all do so in a manner that is validated or rationally tailored to their needs. Business continuity professionals can help their organizations raise their […]
Our Complex World Demands a “Team of Teams”
People often suggest books for me to read, and when I read them, I wonder what they have to do with what I do or the business world. But Team of Teams […]
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Resilient
Our current period of unrelenting crises requires an equally strong response from business. It’s time we moved from a business continuity mindset to a resiliency mindset. Related on BCMMETRICS: Double Trouble: How to Handle […]