article thumbnail

The 7 critical elements of a business continuity plan

Online Computers

From floods and fires to cyberattacks and supply chain disruptions, unexpected circumstances can wreak havoc on even the most robust businesses. Therefore, having an effective business continuity plan (BCP) is vital to operational resilience.

article thumbnail

Weathering the Storm: Tips for Coping with a Disrupted Climate

MHA Consulting

Today’s post looks at how companies can ensure they will be resilient in the face of any type of extreme weather event, including fires, floods, and everything in between. The current ongoing disruption in long-standing weather patterns means that organizations everywhere are at risk of being struck by punishing natural disasters.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Why is so hard to engage an IT Organization???

Stratogrid Advisory

The conclusion was that to be successful and effective, Business Continuity Planning must be an organization-wide activity. It involves the collaboration of all business functions and all departments. Does IT understand that their mission is to deliver critical business strategies, business models and business services?

BCM 52
article thumbnail

Why is so hard to engage an IT Organization???

Stratogrid Advisory

The conclusion was that to be successful and effective, Business Continuity Planning must be an organization-wide activity. It involves the collaboration of all business functions and all departments. Does IT understand that their mission is to deliver critical business strategies, business models and business services?

BCM 52
article thumbnail

Write or Wrong: Five Common BCM Documentation Mistakes 

MHA Consulting

The very first thing every organization needs is a sound recovery strategy and plan. 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. But quality documentation is a close second.

BCM 101
article thumbnail

The Human Factor: BCM Team Roles and Skill Requirements 

MHA Consulting

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. Business continuity planning is a social activity. Business and Disaster Recovery. Extraversion.

BCM 91
article thumbnail

Planning to Fail: 10 Common Mistakes Companies Make with Their BC Plans

MHA Consulting

Not planning for the loss of third-party suppliers. Many planners make overly optimistic assumptions about the resilience of vendors providing them with essential supplies and services, including SaaS solutions. Many companies mistakenly assume that if their staff is capable of working remotely, they don’t need a BC plan.

Outage 80