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BCM Basics: The Strategic Side of Crisis Management  

MHA Consulting

This post is part of BCM Basics, a series of occasional, entry-level blogs on some of the key concepts in business continuity management. Few have given much thought to the strategic side, an oversight which can lead to costly delays and bad decisions during an emergency. They are: Crisis team distribution and integration.

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Why BCM and ERM Should Be BFFs 

MHA Consulting

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). BCM is more tactical and operations-focused.

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Risk Management as a Career: A Guide for BCM Professionals

MHA Consulting

It’s a permanent ongoing activity. Defining the Risk Framework The risk framework refers to the activities that make up the role of risk manager. Exiting activities that bring it on or implementing protections to eliminate the exposure. It’s not about eliminating risk completely but managing it in a rational, informed way.

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Crisis Management Team, Assemble!

Bernstein Crisis Management

Responsibilities of the Crisis Management Team The CMT isn’t just a reactive unit; it’s proactive, strategic, and constantly vigilant. Reputation Protection: Actively working to protect and even enhance the company’s reputation during and after the crisis. appeared first on Bernstein Crisis Management.

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Not another BCM Program audit?

Stratogrid Advisory

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. When to do an audit of your BCM Program A final consideration is a decision of when exactly an audit is appropriate.

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Not another BCM Program audit?

Stratogrid Advisory

Not another BCM Program audit? Another Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program audit. BCM Program Audits. When to do an audit of your BCM Program. BCM as a Service. Last Updated on May 31, 2020 by Alex Jankovic. Reading Time: 4 minutes. Business Continuity Management. 18 Articles. 6 Articles. 16 Articles.

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These 8 Risk Domains Are the Meat and Potatoes of Risk Management 

MHA Consulting

As a practical activity, enterprise risk management (ERM) centers on eight distinct risk domains, some strategic and some operational. Strategic : Involves assessing risks that may impact the achievement of long-term organizational objectives, guiding decision-making and strategic planning.