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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. 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.

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Navigating the Unexpected: How a Crisis Communications Agency Can Protect Your Brand

Bernstein Crisis Management

Why is a Crisis Communications Agency important? In today’s digital age, news travels fast. With social media and online news outlets, a crisis can quickly become a viral sensation. Without a plan in place, a crisis can quickly spiral out of control.

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How a BCM should respond on hearing about the London terrorist attack

Plan B Consulting

Upon hearing about an incident I think business continuity managers should carry out the following: Check the location of the attack and decide whether any of your staff could be involved. You may have to verify if anyone is travelling, by contacting your travel provider or checking your diary. Do they report in regularly?

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How a BCM should respond on hearing about the London terrorist attack

Plan B Consulting

Upon hearing about an incident I think business continuity managers should carry out the following: Check the location of the attack and decide whether any of your staff could be involved. You may have to verify if anyone is travelling, by contacting your travel provider or checking your diary. Do they report in regularly?

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Paris attacks: how the BCM should respond

Plan B Consulting

Most of us have been to Paris and have sat in the same cafes that were attacked, and know people who live in or regularly travel to Paris. The post Paris attacks: how the BCM should respond appeared first on PlanB Consulting. So how should we respond to the attacks and advise our organisations on how to respond to the Paris attack?

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Paris attacks: how the BCM should respond

Plan B Consulting

Most of us have been to Paris and have sat in the same cafes that were attacked, and know people who live in or regularly travel to Paris. The post Paris attacks: how the BCM should respond appeared first on PlanB Consulting. So how should we respond to the attacks and advise our organisations on how to respond to the Paris attack?

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Business Continuity – The Future?

Plan B Consulting

In the diagram above, you can see some of the issues which need to be managed after the emergency response phase is over. You can add value by producing a crisis management or incident plan which will deal with these issues. The response to the issue usually goes beyond the exact site of the incident.