Evolving Operational Resilience Testing In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, operational resilience has emerged as a defining factor in an organization’s ability to survive and thrive amid various disruptions. At the heart of operational resilience lies an often-overlooked but crucial element: testing. Welcome to the Disaster Empire blog, where we’ll take you on an illuminating
First, What Is DRI? The Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) is a globally recognized nonprofit organization promoting disaster recovery and business continuity. Established in 1988, DRI provides education, training, and certification programs to professionals and organizations involved in disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience planning. Above all, its mission is to enhance the resilience of
Understanding Resilience Types In this blog post, “Decoding Business and Operational Resilience: Unveiling the Key Differences,” we explore business and operational resilience. As these terms are often used interchangeably, dissecting their essence and discerning whether they are synonymous or harbor distinct characteristics is imperative. At first glance, business and operational resilience might seem to overlap,
Where The BIA Is Headed This time, we share how we believe Operational Resilience is revolutionizing Business Impact Analyses: unveiling the future of resilience and adaptation. Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few years, you have seen how the UK’s rule is changing the face of resilience. Of course, the
Business Resilience’s In Today’s Landscape The benefits of resilience to businesses can’t be understated in today’s environment. The term “business resilience” has been used for several decades and has gained prominence. While the concept of resilience has been studied and applied in various fields for centuries, its application to businesses and organizations received more attention
Wildfire Events Are Increasingly Impactful Wildfire events are on the rise. These disasters are increasingly devastating due to various factors, including changing climate patterns, prolonged droughts, and human activities. Rising global temperatures contribute to drier conditions and extended fire seasons. This enables fires to ignite and spread more readily. Urban sprawl and development in fire-prone
Return To Office Vs. Work-From-Home Risks More companies require employees to return to the office for two or more days, which makes me consider return to office vs. work-from-home risks. Business resilience professionals are crucial in ensuring an organization can withstand and recover from various disruptions, including employees working from home (WFH) or returning to
Partners in Resilience If you’re curious about the top features of Blackberry AtHoc, you’re not alone. Recently, I partnered with BlackBerry to share their software with my audience. Some of you have asked for more information after reading my post on BlackBerry AtHoc’s Crisis Management Advantage. While I recommend listening to my podcasts with Blackberry
It’s The Second Year of the Video Podcast Last week, I gave you an overview of the Top Three Blogs, and this time around, I am sharing the Top Three Podcasts of 2023. I have been a YouTube watcher for years, having given up cable some time ago. However, I never thought I would host
The Best Blogs of 2023 So Far Here are the top three blogs of 2023 as chosen by you, the readers. If you follow this blog, you know I started a retrospective review in 2022. Last year, I wrote about the Top 10 Disaster Empire Blogs and Top 5 Disaster Empire Podcasts on my YouTube
