Maximize BCM Compliance & Minimize Residual Risk
By Michael Herrera, CEO, MHA Consulting A new year is upon us and it’s time for BCM practitioners to strategize to maximize “Compliance” and minimize “Residual Risk” across their BCM program and […]
Manual Workarounds & the BCP
In the BCP arena a manual workaround can be defined as a temporary method used to provide for the continuation of critical business functions when normal systems, technology or personnel are unavailable. […]
Mitigating Controls and Your Business Recovery Plans.
Understanding what residual risk remains after we have implemented all of the mitigating controls available to us is essential for a strong BCM program. In the world of Business Continuity Management (BCM), […]
Top 5 Reasons Recovery Checklists Get a Failing Grade
I recently finished The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande, a renowned surgeon. The book deals with the importance of checklists in highly complex environments (airlines, hospitals, etc.) and his mission to minimize […]
Is Management Under a False Sense of Recoverability?
Is your management team aware of your true recovery capabilities? Are you transparent on what the BCM program can really do in a disruption? Or, is management under the misguided impression that whatever […]
What is the Residual Risk of Your Critical Recovery Plans?
What is the “residual risk” of your critical recovery plans? The first thing to understand is, what is a residual risk? Residual risk is the risk that remains after an organization has determined its risk tolerance […]
Rip off the Bandaid..Assess Your BCM Compliance Today not Tomorrow
Ripping off a band aid is painful but its temporary in nature. Assessing your BCM compliance is a lot like ripping off a band aid; you deal with the initial pain of […]
I Have a BCM Policy…Why Do I Need Standards?
You have a documented and approved BCM policy. You’re done, right? Well, not really. You told your stakeholders in the policy that they have to play in your BCM game; but what […]
If Your BCM Program Were a Publicly Traded Stock, What Would Its Price Be?
As the CEO of a boutique BCM consulting firm, I am responsible for the global leadership to the entire set of industry practices and horizontal capabilities within our organization. Building the firm […]
Where is Your BCM Roadmap Taking Your Program in 2015?
Where is your BCM roadmap taking your program in 2015? Do you even have a roadmap to guide your efforts? Do you find you and your team more focused on fighting day […]
Art of Essentialism BCM Office Leader
I recently spoke at the DRJ Fall Conference in San Diego on the Art of Essentialism and its application in the BCM arena. The Art of Essentialism was coined by Greg McKeown […]
Hiring the Right BCM Consulting Firm…
So you are looking to hire a BCM consultant for your next initiative. What characteristics should you look for and evaluate as part of your selection process? Below are a few items […]