MHA Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2023

This post is part of BCM Basics, a series of occasional, entry-level blogs on some of the key concepts in business continuity management. People new to our field are often puzzled by one of its key terms: “continuity.” We’ll get to the meaning of the term “business continuity” in a moment.

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DRI Drive

MARCH 28, 2022

A recent survey of CIOs shows that nearly all of them are aware of the threats coming down the pike – but far fewer of them are using the resilience and mitigation tools that would help them survive. The post Survey: CIOs Know Their Risks – But Not Business Continuity appeared first on DRI Drive.

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MHA Consulting

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Knowing what roles should be represented on the business continuity management (BCM) team and what kind of people should fill them is an overlooked key to success in making organizations resilient. The roles that should be represented on a company’s BCM team change over time depending on the maturity of the program.

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DRI Drive

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

14, DRI International has joined with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) to provide a special combination course on cyber resilience, business continuity and disaster recovery – the fourth class of this nature to date! of Emergency Management Partner For Resilience Training appeared first on DRI Drive.

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MHA Consulting

MARCH 30, 2023

Sometimes questions arise about the relationship between the business continuity management (BCM) team and the enterprise risk management (ERM) department. The fact is, both units—as well as the organization—benefit when BCM and ERM are BFFs (or best friends forever, as the kids say).

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MHA Consulting

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Business continuity programs need to be agile in order to protect their organizations in today’s chaotic environment. Well-chosen BCM software can help a continuity program be more nimble and effective. It’s a critical BCM performance attribute. Unfortunately, many companies’ BCM programs are anything but agile.

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MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

We are living in a golden age in terms of the easy availability of high-quality information on how organizations can make themselves more resilient. However, there is one aspect of doing BCM that is much better and easier than it was when I was getting started 25 years ago. BCM consultancy websites. Other BCM professionals.

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Castellan

APRIL 1, 2022

At a high level, it may seem natural to use the terms business continuity management and enterprise risk management interchangeably. While there are some congruences between them, there are some unique distinctions that separate the two, and in many regards, they’re actually completely different business functions. LEARN MORE.

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MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Many organizations struggle with establishing a sound business continuity strategy, a foundational aspect of a strong BC program. Follow these seven steps to implement a BC strategy that can help you swiftly recover your business processes in the event of an outage. Business Continuity Manager. Team Member(s).

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DRI Drive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Are you confident your BCM strategies can withstand a successful cyber attack? A Wakefield Research study based on responses from 1,600 security and IT leaders worldwide found that 92% are concerned they will be unable to maintain business continuity if […].

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MHA Consulting

JULY 27, 2023

The same thing is true of organizations and business continuity professionals. Right now, the pace of change in the broader society is as fast as I’ve ever seen it, and that looks to continue for the foreseeable future. Operational resilience. I’ll explain what that is at the end.

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MHA Consulting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Having quality documentation is an important part of a sound business continuity management program, but it’s not the most important part. An Asset That Improves Resilience Documentation may not be the most critical aspect of a business continuity management program, but it plays an undeniable role in its success.

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Virtual Corporation

JULY 19, 2021

In this session, Michael Beth , Host and BCM Practice Lead for Virtual Corporations Professional Services, shares some ideas on how to manage, grow and mature a BCM&DR program with limited funding and staff.

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 8, 2023

Read on for a list of a dozen business continuity practices that have fallen into disuse or are no longer recommended. Related on MHA Consulting: All About BIAs: A Guide to MHA Consulting’s Best BIA Resources The past twenty-five years have seen a lot of changes in the world especially as pertains to business.

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The Failover Plan Podcast

JULY 20, 2020

Episode Summary: On today's show, Shane interviews John Hill, a seasoned consultant with over 20 years of experience in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity. 12:07min- How does a company’s BCM program get so bad? 18:33min- Using continuous improvement techniques to resolve the problems he was finding during the BIA.

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Virtual Corporation

APRIL 30, 2021

If COVID-19 has taught the business world anything, it's that business continuity tools are essential to ensuring the operation of everyday processes when the world is turned upside down.

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Erwood Group

JANUARY 28, 2024

Debunking the Myths of Business Continuity Unlocking the Truth: Navigating 20 Myths About Business Continuity Introduction: In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the importance of business continuity cannot be overstated. Myth 2: Business Continuity Plans Are Only for Large Enterprises.

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DRI Drive

OCTOBER 15, 2021

You’re busy. Let Continuity Professionals Pulse do the work for you, sharing articles […]. The post NEW RESILIENCE RESOURCE: ?Continuity Continuity Professionals Pulse appeared first on DRI Drive. WHY SHOULD YOU CHECK IT OUT?

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everbridge

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Building a Business Continuity Plan for the Manufacturing Industry. To protect their organizations from negative impacts, leaders must prioritize the development of a business continuity plan (BCP). WHITE PAPER: ENTERPRISE RESILIENCE DURING SEVERE WEATHER. What to Include in Your Business Continuity Plan.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 3, 2020

Business Continuity Planning Guide for Smaller Organizations Last Updated on June 4, 2020 by Alex Jankovic Reading Time: 26 minutes We all live in an unpredictable world. We recognize that many business continuity planning terms and industry-leading methodologies can be foreign to your organization.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 3, 2020

Business Continuity Planning Guide for Smaller Organizations. Regardless of their nature, weather-related events that cause havoc in our communities, pandemics that can wipe us out, or cyber-related incidents that can potentially shut-down our technology, these events require us to be more resilient. Reading Time: 26 minutes.

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MHA Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The year 2022 saw the tapering off of the pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, an ongoing wave of cyberattacks, continuing supply chain woes, and a renewed focus by organizations on identifying and protecting their most essential business processes. Read on to learn about the BCM year in review.

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Stratogrid Advisory

MAY 21, 2020

The link between Business Continuity and Organizational Culture? Last Updated on May 31, 2020 by Alex Jankovic Reading Time: 4 minutes Organizational culture is an often-overlooked factor in the long-term viability of Business Continuity Management (BCM) Programs. Here are are a few important ones: 1.

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Stratogrid Advisory

MAY 21, 2020

The link between Business Continuity and Organizational Culture? Organizational culture is an often-overlooked factor in the long-term viability of Business Continuity Management (BCM) Programs. BCM Program effectiveness. Business planning and organizational resilience. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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Castellan

MAY 16, 2022

As such, these evolving work environments have created new challenges for business continuity, including new and evolving risks for resilience management. Unfortunately, many resilience and security teams were just not prepared to respond to challenges created by the rapid adoption of these remote teams.

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Stratogrid Advisory

APRIL 12, 2020

Business Continuity Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Organizations Last Updated on May 31, 2020 by Alex Jankovic Reading Time: 4 minutes Readers note: Please check our recently published high-level Business Continuity Planning guide. There is not much time to deal with “non-essential” business problems.

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Stratogrid Advisory

APRIL 12, 2020

Business Continuity Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Organizations. Readers note: Please check our recently published high-level Business Continuity Planning guide. . have unique challenges not generally understood by larger Business Continuity Advisory firms. Reading Time: 4 minutes. Management Support.

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Stratogrid Advisory

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Introduction to Business Continuity Planning. Business Continuity Planning (BCP) should be one of the top priorities for organization leaders. BCP is one of the components of the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program which should be implemented in organizations of all sizes.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JULY 6, 2019

Business Continuity is NOT a Data Backup Last Updated on May 31, 2020 by Alex Jankovic Reading Time: 5 minutes There is something that bothers many Management Consultants in the Business Continuity and Information Technology field. Business Continuity is not a data backup. Let us repeat.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JULY 6, 2019

Business Continuity is NOT a Data Backup. There is something that bothers many Management Consultants in the Business Continuity and Information Technology field. Have you tried to search for the terms “Business Continuity” or “ Business Continuity Planning ” on Google or Bing search engines recently?

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The Failover Plan Podcast

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In this episode of the podcast, we’re talking with Michael Crooymans, the Global Resilience Officer for Signify (previously known as Philips Lighting). However, he’s also well known for his considerable efforts in building the business continuity professional practices through his volunteering. Links: Linkedin. .

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MHA Consulting

JANUARY 19, 2023

The rise in extreme weather has not affected the steps organizations must take to be resilient; however, it has altered the threat landscape for many, if not most, regions and organizations. Assessing the natural threats facing the organization has been a cornerstone of BCM all along. What has changed about all that?

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The Failover Plan Podcast

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

On this week's show, Shane interviews John Hill, a seasoned consultant with over 20 years of experience in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity. John integrated the concept of continuous improvement concepts into his BC programs and has lots of stories about how this work has enabled him to create value with leadership.

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Stratogrid Advisory

DECEMBER 14, 2019

BCM Trends for 2020! The Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) recently released its 4th Annual BCM Trends and Predictions Report , which provides predictions for resilience trends in 2019/2020. Business continuity planners must always be on the lookout for such trends to ensure that their plans stay effective over time.

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DRI Drive

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

I’m pleased to report that DRI2022: The Business Continuity Conference, our 10th event, was a huge success thanks to the energy and dedication of our community of resilience professionals! It’s been almost exactly two years since the last in-person industry event, DRI2020 in Savannah, Georgia.

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MHA Consulting

JANUARY 24, 2023

The rise in extreme weather has not affected the steps organizations must take to be resilient; however, it has altered the threat landscape for many, if not most, regions and organizations. Assessing the natural threats facing the organization has been a cornerstone of BCM all along. What has changed about all that?

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Stratogrid Advisory

JANUARY 29, 2019

Not another BCM Program audit? Last Updated on May 31, 2020 by Alex Jankovic Reading Time: 4 minutes Another Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program audit. By nature, audits must examine data over periods of time, unlike other assessment types that may only look at a specific point in time.

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