Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2020

This week I discuss why having a clear scope of the incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with is important within your organisation. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with. This was taken from the previous version of the GPG.

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Business Continuity Crisis Management Continuity Professionals Strategic 52

CCEM Strategies

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the face of escalating climate-related emergencies, the Province of B.C.’s s recent allocation of $18 million for Indigenous engagement is a critical opportunity for communities to increase preparedness through consultation and collaboration and meet new emergency management legislative requirements.

Management 64

Management Capacity Strategic Risk Reduction 64

CCEM Strategies

MAY 10, 2023

The Role of Communities in Wildfire Season Wildfire management is complex, especially when the seasonal severity is high. Review the plans and think about how wildfire might impact your community. Requesting and/or providing resources and mutual aid As you review, look for places to enhance the plans and procedures.

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All-Hazards Emergency Planning Hazard Telecommunications 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Reflecting on the theme for this year’s BCI Education Month, ‘Discover Business Continuity & Resilience’, Charlie looks at how newcomers to the profession can learn from the experience of others and gain the knowledge to succeed in their role. Business continuity is not a profession you can learn out of a book.

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Business Continuity Education Emergency Planning Publishing 40

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Reflecting on the theme for this year’s BCI Education Month, ‘Discover Business Continuity & Resilience’, Charlie looks at how newcomers to the profession can learn from the experience of others and gain the knowledge to succeed in their role. Business continuity is not a profession you can learn out of a book.

Business Continuity 40

Business Continuity Education Emergency Planning Publishing 40

BryghtPath

JULY 19, 2023

Explore "Exercise success factors" in business continuity planning: enhancing performance, managing expectations, and accurate documentation. The post Success factors for effective crisis exercises appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Continuity Planning Business Continuity Management Emergency Planning 40

Plan B Consulting

MAY 23, 2022

Business Continuity Awareness Week (BCAW) has been running this past week to raise awareness about the new hybrid work environment and how organisations need to rethink the way they embed, validate, and raise awareness amongst their staff of Business Continuity Plans.

Crisis Management 52

Crisis Management Management Banking Business Continuity 52

CCEM Strategies

JUNE 5, 2023

So, it’s important your emergency and continuity management program addresses summer hazards. Have alternatives in the event of utility outages All businesses and organizations are reliant on utilities. Include work arounds, alternatives, and redundancies in your planning this summer, rain or shine.

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All-Hazards Outage Hazard Continuity Planning 52

Plan B Consulting

MAY 23, 2022

Business Continuity Awareness Week (BCAW) has been running this past week to raise awareness about the new hybrid work environment and how organisations need to rethink the way they embed, validate, and raise awareness amongst their staff of Business Continuity Plans.

Crisis Management 52

Crisis Management Management Banking Emergency Planning 52

Plan B Consulting

MAY 23, 2022

Business Continuity Awareness Week (BCAW) has been running this past week to raise awareness about the new hybrid work environment and how organisations need to rethink the way they embed, validate, and raise awareness amongst their staff of Business Continuity Plans.

Crisis Management 40

Crisis Management Management Banking Business Continuity 40

MHA Consulting

MARCH 16, 2023

Every organization’s crisis management plan must include a crisis communications plan and strategy. Include brand protection in your crisis management plan. Free Ebook Crisis Management: A Handbook for BCM Professionals. The BCM Pro’s Role in Managing Social Media During a Crisis.

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Communications BCM Crisis Management Media 94

everbridge

APRIL 29, 2022

Even the best emergency response plan, however, stands little chance of being successful if the members of the leadership team orchestrating the company’s response are ill equipped to manage a coordinated response. There are three categories of critical events that organizations experience and need to be able to manage.

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Emergency Response Emergency Response Response Plan Communications 116

CCEM Strategies

JUNE 13, 2018

Public perception often places government at the core of emergency management and planning. And while this is largely true, it doesn’t necessarily represent the full picture of emergency preparedness in Canada. Emergencies can have a significant and even catastrophic (excuse the pun) impact on a business’ bottom line.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Disaster Recovery Hazard Emergency Planning 52

Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Why did they not anticipate this as a possibility and put in place a contingency plan, which they could have on the shelf ready for the moment if it was needed? Case study – Courier company plans verified by exercises. We were rolling out business continuity plans for their parcel operation.

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Alternate Site Transportation Government Business Continuity 52

CCEM Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In this second article in our three-part series for “Preparing Coastal Businesses for the Big 3,” we focus on what your business needs to do to effectively and efficiently prepare for an earthquake. Here are a few things to consider when preparing for earthquakes in your emergency management and business continuity plans: 1.

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Insurance Insurance All-Hazards Hazard 52

Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Why did they not anticipate this as a possibility and put in place a contingency plan, which they could have on the shelf ready for the moment if it was needed? Case study – Courier company plans verified by exercises When writing this bulletin, I was reminded of some work we did for a courier company.

Alternate Site 52

Alternate Site Transportation Government Logistics 52

Disaster Safety

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

DEVELOP COVID-TAILORED BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANS FOR WINTER WEATHER. Before severe winter weather strikes, prepare by developing a COVID-tailored business continuity plan and an emergency preparedness plan that accounts for the variables of the pandemic.

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Capacity Backup Vulnerability Pandemic 59

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 22, 2013

About 36 hours into the Texas incident, the Texas Governor turned up and was the first official to manage information on the incident. I suspect the Boston Marathon had its’ own multi-agency emergency plan, with the relevant responders and incident managers, on site ready to respond to any incident and implement the plan.

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Travel Emergency Planning Business Continuity Continuity Planning 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 22, 2013

About 36 hours into the Texas incident, the Texas Governor turned up and was the first official to manage information on the incident. I suspect the Boston Marathon had its’ own multi-agency emergency plan, with the relevant responders and incident managers, on site ready to respond to any incident and implement the plan.

Travel 52

Travel Emergency Planning Business Continuity Continuity Planning 52

Plan B Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

I have developed crisis management plans, emergency plans and business continuity plans at all levels, for a multitude of different organisations and industries. I have also run numerous exercises for senior management teams and feel confident and comfortable running them.

Communications 40

Communications Media Crisis Management Airlines 40

Plan B Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

I have developed crisis management plans, emergency plans and business continuity plans at all levels, for a multitude of different organisations and industries. I have also run numerous exercises for senior management teams and feel confident and comfortable running them.

Communications 40

Communications Media Crisis Management Airlines 40