RTO and RPO: Making It Simple
RTO and RPO are two of the most important concepts in business continuity and IT disaster recovery. Today’s post will explain what they are, why they matter, and how to use them, […]
8 Oversights That Can Bring Your Operations to a Standstill
Events in Texas this week drew attention to what could happen to companies that are unprepared for a lengthy power outage. But this is only one of many types of failure to […]
Overdoing It: People Who Overplan Their Mock Disaster Exercises
You might be surprised to hear there is such a thing as overplanning a mock disaster exercise. The motivations for this common problem are understandable, but the costs are high, as I’ll […]
Debunked: 9 Common Business Continuity Myths
As with most fields, business continuity has its fair share of beliefs that are commonly held but contrary to the truth. In today’s post, we’ll look at nine business continuity myths and […]
Silver Lining: Could a Negative Year Bring Positive Changes to BCM?
Even horrible events can sometimes lead to a few good consequences. Without minimizing the awful toll of COVID-19, it’s worth noting that the pandemic has driven a handful of positive changes in […]
Safe at Home: Fight Pandemic Fatigue by Improving Work from Home
The vaccines have arrived but deliverance from COVID-19 is still months in the future. In today’s post, we’ll look at how BCM offices can fight burnout and reduce costly mistakes by leading […]
How Pandemic Fatigue Poses a New Risk for Business
These days everyone is talking about pandemic fatigue, but the issue has a special importance for business continuity professionals. In today’s post, we’ll look at the risks pandemic fatigue poses for organizations […]
Surviving the Spike: Managing the Second Wave of COVID-19 as a BC Professional
The current spike in COVID-19 cases combined with the approach of winter flu season brings new challenges for organizations in general and business continuity management professionals in particular. In today’s post, we’ll […]
Boutique BCM Firms: Good Things Come in Small Packages
Companies seeking help with their business continuity management programs can choose between giant consulting companies, small boutique firms, or something in between. When you’re choosing a business continuity consulting firm, quality help […]
You Still Need to Drill: IT/DR Testing Is as Important as Ever
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many organizations to focus on operations and suspend their IT/Disaster Recovery testing programs. In today’s post, we’ll explain why it’s important to keep up with your IT/DR […]
The Corporate Supply Chain: BCM’s Ticking Time Bomb
The coronavirus pandemic has made one thing abundantly clear: the corporate supply chain is business continuity management’s ticking time bomb. In today’s post, we’ll look at the secret vulnerabilities hidden throughout the […]
The Great Inspection: Identifying Likely Future Common BCM Problems
Over the past six months, we have talked with dozens of our clients across a range of industries about the issues they’ve faced in implementing their remote-work solutions. These conversations often strayed […]