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BCM Basics: The Strategic Side of Crisis Management  

MHA Consulting

Most companies have a pretty good handle on the tactical side of crisis management. However, relatively few are mindful of the strategic side of crisis management. Key Areas of Strategic CM Strategic crisis management centers on a few key areas. They are: Crisis team distribution and integration.

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BCM Basics: the Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

MHA Consulting

Defining BC and IT/DR Business continuity (BC) is informally used as an umbrella term encompassing both business continuity and IT disaster recovery. Sometimes the form business continuity management (BCM) is used. The larger point is, this is the zone where BC and IT/DR meet.

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The Human Factor: BCM Team Roles and Skill Requirements 

MHA Consulting

Legal: The legal team can provide important insight on the legal ramifications of activities performed in response to an emergency. Business continuity planning is a social activity. Crisis Management. Business and Disaster Recovery. Extraversion. Intellectual Openness.

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Everything You Need to Know About Business Continuity Plans

Erwood Group

Business Continuity Plan Governance (sometimes omitted if in a Business Continuity Charter). Business Continuity Statement. Business Continuity Plan Introduction. Plan Activation. Business Continuity Planning Committee. Business Impact Analysis Key Findings. Critical Recovery Timelines.

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Business Continuity Guide for Smaller Organizations

Stratogrid Advisory

This statement is quite a mouthful, but it boils down to the identification of organizational threats, management of their impacts, and building response strategies to protect critical resources. The BCM program contains three distinct implementation phases; its activities are outlined in the table below.

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Business Continuity Guide for Smaller Organizations

Stratogrid Advisory

This statement is quite a mouthful, but it boils down to the identification of organizational threats, management of their impacts, and building response strategies to protect critical resources. The BCM program contains three distinct implementation phases; its activities are outlined in the table below. ARTICLE SECTIONS.