BCM by the Numbers: The Metrics That Matter Most
Not all metrics are created equal. The most commonly used metrics in business continuity management tell you very little of importance about your program. Two uncommon metrics tell you almost everything you need to know. In today’s post, we’ll look at BCM by the numbers: the metrics that matter most.
The Magnificent Seven: 7 Key BC Areas to Focus on in 2021
The vaccine is coming, COVID-19 is spiking, and 2021 is picking up steam. At this tumultuous time, here are the “magnificent seven”: seven key areas that business continuity professionals should be focusing […]
Should You Do BCM Yourself? It Depends…
Does it make sense for organizations, as a cost-control measure, to do business continuity management (BCM) entirely on their own rather than engaging an outside consultant? For some companies, this is a […]
Double Trouble: How to Handle Multiple Business Disruptions
The events of the past couple of weeks have shown that modern organizations need to be prepared to cope with more than one disruption at a time. In today’s post, we’ll look […]
Sidelined: The Strange Fate of BCM During the COVID Pandemic
As the COVID pandemic continues, I’ve noticed something strange regarding the role that organizations’ business continuity management offices are playing in dealing with the crisis. In many cases, it’s slim to none. […]
The Critical Path: 9 Areas for Making Your BC Program a Success
The coronavirus outbreak has prompted many people to begin thinking about business continuity management for the first time, creating a strong demand for basic information about BCM. In response, today’s post will […]
Say It Isn’t So: Some Companies Pressure Their BCM Staff to Conceal the Truth
You might not believe it, but sometimes companies are more interested in looking good than in being good. This is especially true with regard to their ability to recover from business disruptions. […]
No Respect: The Occasionally Frustrating Truth About Life as a BCM Professional
Whether you’re an independent consultant or work on staff, life as a BCM professional can sometimes make you feel like Rodney Dangerfield: you get no respect from senior management. In today’s post, […]
Year-End Roundup: Our Most Popular BCM Blogs of 2019
With the clock running out on 2019, there’s no better time than now to take a look back at our most popular posts of the year. In this last post before the […]
What It Takes: How to Succeed as a BCM Professional
Working as a business continuity practitioner can be deeply rewarding, but many people have the wrong idea of what the job is all about. In today’s post, we’ll tell you what it […]
Rethinking Risk: A Better Way to Think About Risk in Business Continuity Management
Few organizations think about risk in a rational manner, which commonly leads to unnecessary expenditures and dangerous gaps in their business continuity planning. In today’s post, we’re going to look at a […]
The Write Stuff: How to Create and Maintain Business Continuity Documentation
Good documentation is one of the pillars of a strong business continuity program, but it’s one that often gets left out. In today’s post, we’ll look at how to create BC documentation, […]