The Why for BCM Risk Controls It makes sense to consider the value of risk controls for business continuity. As we see Organizational and Operational Resilience gain traction in the industry, it is vital to understand risk controls for Business Continuity Management (BCM). In a previous blog, I talked about Resilience And Risk Advantage, sharing
COVID is over, so what now? I learned from conferences this year that we are all still recovering from the worldwide pandemic. Many of you read my blog, In Praise Of Conferences, where I had my first real in-person experience since the COVID-19 emergency restrictions were enacted. Like others, I was glad to return to
Workforce planning & the COVID Outbreak The Future of Work is essential to resilience because of the sweeping changes to our lifestyles and economies. When I use the term “Future of Work,” I reflect on the changes that occurred due to the pandemic. However, I am also indicating the societal changes that were already occurring
How economic downturns impact BCM How economic downturns impact BCM and what you can do about it. Business Continuity is a critical player in building an organization’s resilience. I’m honing in on Business Continuity Management (BCM) practitioners for this blog. We are all following the risk and impacts of 2022’s economic downturn. The tightening of
BCM gets a bad rap Is BCM a sham? You likely had a similar experience. You are in a meeting with an executive or mid-level manager. After providing a kick-off presentation or results report, you get a question about why Business Continuity Management (BCM) is necessary to the company. Of course, this is when having
Doubling-down on the Disaster Empire mission Some of you have asked what Disaster Empire Quick Views is. Over the past year, I reflected on why I launched the blog. Back in 2019, I had the idea to provide an opportunity to share and connect the great work of practitioners worldwide. I was learning so much
Hurricane Ian’s lesson in resilience Over the past week, Hurricane Ian slammed into the Caribbean, Cuba, then the Southern US reminding us of the importance of recovery and resilience. Experts are already ranking it among the top storms in United States history. As the storm moved northwards up the coast, millions were without electricity in
The value of lifelong learning Recently, I had the fortune to attend a course that got me thinking about resilience and risk advantage. Amazingly, it was my first focused risk management training. Offered through Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII), Risk Management for the Business Continuity Professional provided an opportunity to establish a knowledge base. Industry
The problem with multitasking The problem with multitasking is that, in the end, you end up not being able to focus on any one thing well. Author Jeff Shannon wrote a book I referenced in my blog, 911 Is Not Showing Up. He shared that an issue with many of today’s workers is leveraging multitasking
Leading through a catastrophic crisis There’s a lesson that every emergency and crisis manager learns about disaster response; that’s the realization that 911 is not showing up. It’s not an expectation but a realization of two things: In an actual down situation, you can’t expect the first responders (911) to be around to help. When
