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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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The Human Factor: BCM Team Roles and Skill Requirements 

MHA Consulting

As the program matures, various other roles will be needed, possibly including the following: Building Maintenance or Facilities Manager: This individual can provide information on what mitigation steps are already in place for the facility, such as fire suppression and electrical service. Crisis Management.

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The 7 critical elements of a business continuity plan

Online Computers

A BCP is a comprehensive document that outlines the strategies and procedures a business must follow to keep its critical functions operational during and after a disruptive event. Its primary objectives are to minimize downtime, maintain business functions, and mitigate potential financial and reputational losses.

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BCM Basics: the Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

MHA Consulting

They soon find the field contains an abundance of specialist terms such as inherent risk , mitigation controls , and recovery time objective. However the most important terms to learn at the outset are surely business continuity and IT disaster recovery since they speak to the principal division of the entire field.

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Business Continuity Guide for Smaller Organizations

Stratogrid Advisory

Additionally, several members leading a BCM Program implementation may be chosen to form a Crisis Management Team (CMT), which will be responsible for managing disruptive business events and leading the organizational recovery efforts. Typical members of a CMT are outlined later in this guide.

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Business Continuity Guide for Smaller Organizations

Stratogrid Advisory

Additionally, several members leading a BCM Program implementation may be chosen to form a Crisis Management Team (CMT), which will be responsible for managing disruptive business events and leading the organizational recovery efforts. Typical members of a CMT are outlined later in this guide.