Gone With the Wind: 12 BCM Practices That Have Become Outdated
The past couple of decades have seen huge changes in the world and our field. Read on for a list of a dozen business continuity practices that have fallen into disuse or […]
FFIEC: An Introduction to BCM’s Gold Standard
Most business continuity professionals think of FFIEC as a BC standard that is only relevant to financial institutions, who are legally to obligated to meet its famously rigorous requirements. However, many non-financial […]
The Retro Revolution: Why Manual Workarounds Are a BC Must
Because technology is vulnerable to disruption—and disruptions are on the rise—every organization should devise manual workarounds for its critical business processes. Related on BCMMETRICS: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get […]
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 […]
Getting the Most Out of Your BCM Consultant: Do’s and Don’ts
Over my twenty years as a business continuity management consultant, I’ve noticed that companies that are the most adept at collaborating with their BCM consultants also tend to have the strongest business […]
Stay Strong: The Pandemic Is No Time for BCM Pros to Slack Off
More companies are extending work-from-home, making it easy for BCM pros to mentally disengage. However, companies need our best efforts now more than ever. This is no time for BCM pros to […]
Vaccinate Your Business: Devise a Pandemic Plan
The news is full of efforts to develop a vaccine effective against COVID-19. Your company also needs to be vaccinated against the impacts of communicable disease and the best way to do […]
Rumors of War: Protecting Yourself from State-Sponsored Cyberattacks
Recent news from the Middle East highlights the growing threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks, adding to the dangers posed already by independent hackers. In today’s post, we’ll look at how business continuity management […]
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, […]
The Right Way to Write an RFP for Business Continuity Services
When clients issue RFPs for business continuity services that are vague and contradictory, the result is a disappointment for the client and bewilderment for prospective BC service providers. In today’s post, I’ll […]
