The Cost of a Plan
We all know that the cost of planning might be significant in terms of staff time, resources, training, etc. In this post we are going to discuss how the costs of a […]
Elements of Project Success
There are numerous well-known, time-tested success factors that contribute to the likelihood that your project will be a success. We will discuss what elements will help you reach your BC/DR planning goals. […]
BC/DR Project initiation
Project initiation is one of the most important elements in BC/DR planning, because without full organizational support, the plan will be incomplete. As a planner, there may be limits to what you […]
What Hazards Can Affect My Business?
In many cases an organization does not consider the disasters that threaten them on a daily basis. It would be in each planner’s best interest to focus on regional threats that are […]
Building an Effective Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Team
In the face of a crisis, the performance and resilience of your organization hinge on the capabilities of your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) team. This team’s composition is crucial—not only must members […]
Incident Command System (ICS) – The Time is Now Corporate America
Over the years, there has been talk in our industry about transitioning corporate America to the Incident Command System or ICS. ICS consists of a standard management hierarchy and procedures for managing […]
5 Things Every Crisis Team Leader Should Know
When a crisis occurs it is important for the Crisis Team Leader to communicate with affected sites and/or critical stakeholders, authorize key actions, distribute internal and external communications, and ensure the appropriate […]
The Quandary of the Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
Recovery Point Objective (RPO) is the maximum tolerable data loss expressed in time (e.g. minutes, hours, days, weeks, etc.) that a business process can stand to lose before it is critically impacted. […]
Crisis Management – Manage by Title or Capability?
Do you manage your Crisis Management teams by title or capability? In previous posts, I have discussed a common issue that many Crisis Management Teams suffer across different industries and that is […]
Competencies of Crisis Managers
There are a number of key competencies Crisis Managers must have in order to be successful. Initially, Crisis Managers must have competency functionally and personally. Functional competence means you have a […]
Are Near Misses a Prelude to a Catastrophe?
The April 2011 edition of Harvard Business Review was dedicated to “Failure” and “How to Understand It”, “Learn From It” and “Recover from It”. In the article “How to Avoid Catastrophe”, authored […]
Are You Addressing the Potential Japanese Supply Chain Issues
What are you doing to mitigate the potential supply chain issues associated with the Japanese disaster? If your business depends on technology, there is a good chance components for physical devices will […]