The BCM Trident: 3 KPIs That Can Sharpen Your Continuity Program
King Neptune gets power from his three-pronged trident, and those of us who work in business continuity can gain power from what I call the BCM Trident. That is, the three key performance […]
Can Data Science Help You Get Better at Business Continuity?
I’ve seen many definitions of the term “data science.” I think it is best summed up as the art of studying data and pulling insights out of it that can practically benefit […]
4 Metrics to Help Your Organization Improve at Crisis Management
Some things are naturally tough to measure, but if you can figure out a way to do it that is meaningful and consistent, it can give you a real a leg up […]
Solving the Puzzle of the Operational Risk Management Lifecycle
When you’re completing a jigsaw puzzle, it is a lot easier to grasp how the pieces fit together if you have a picture of the completed puzzle to go by. By the […]
Let’s Get Critical: Identifying the Vendors You Truly Depend On
Do you know how, in your non-business life, there is a difference between “friends” and “Facebook friends”? There is something similar in business continuity when it comes to third-party vendors. Your organization […]
Risky Business: 9 Ways That Not Measuring Residual Risk Can Harm Your Organization
Do you wear your seatbelt when driving or riding in a car? If you are like over 85 percent of the people in the United States, then you do, according to the […]
You’re Doing It Wrong: BCM Metrics
There are few things more important than the willingness to work hard when it comes to building a top-flight business continuity program. However, I am sorry to report that hard work is […]
5 Tips to Help You Ace Your BCM Presentation
In the folk tale “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” all the hero had to do to access the cave full of treasure was say the magical phrase, “Open, Sesame.” This will […]
How Hospitals Can Heal Their BCM Programs
There are around 5,500 hospitals in the U.S., and sometimes I feel like I have been to every one of them to consult with their staff about their Business Continuity Management (BCM) […]
How to Go from Adopting a BC Standard to Knowing What to Do to Comply with It
I live in Arizona which is of course the Grand Canyon State. And if you’ve ever stood on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and looked across at the North Rim, […]
Crisis Management, Public Relations, and Business Continuity
Crisis management, public relations, and business continuity are tested during a disaster event. Today, we’re analyzing business continuity plans and disaster response to determine a good public relations response vs. a bad […]
Do the Right Thing: Start a BCM Program
Is your business part of the 48% that lack a BC plan and still regards itself as ready for trouble? If so, it might be time to start a BCM program. A […]