COVID-19 is proving an existential crisis for many non-profits and charities, but the reality is that such organizations are equally vulnerable to the whole range of usual crisis risks, and many are simply not adequately prepared.
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Is it time for Business Continuity Managers to step away from the COVID-19 response? Charlie Maclean-Bristol discusses his thoughts on how organizations should move forward in dealing with the virus.
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In this chapter you will discover: • An overview of the concept of an “observation.” • The primary elements included in the observation as well as its format. • Fundamental considerations when performing and documenting the observation including...
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These exercises and many more one-hour exercises are contained in Charlie Maclean-Bristol’s new book, Business Continuity Exercises: Quick Exercises to Validate Your Plan.
Read moreInvention Identifies Lost 911 Callers It’s a nightmare for emergency managers: Who is dialing 911 but not getting through? Dallas-based FailSafe Communications believes it has the answer. It has licensed a technology that uses Signaling System 7...
Read moreThe main scenario people write plans for is the loss of their building, and they may have some other plans for loss of people, suppliers, or IT. Often the scenario plans, which I like to call contingency plans, are generic, contain little detail...
Read moreA crisis is a test of leadership. A test of systems. And a test of relationships. But it is also a test of values.
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By accommodating unique requirements and conditions at different sites, security pros can dig deeper get a clearer sense of organizational risk.
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The observation may be a simple set of notes or it can be a formalized report. In either case, the most effective aspect of an observation is that it results in improvement or added excellence to the performance of your company’s performance.
Read moreA crisis is a test of leadership. A test of systems. And a test of relationships. But it is also a test of values.
Read moreAn Unexercised Continuity Plan Could Be More Dangerous Than No Plan At All!
Read moreA crisis is a test of leadership. A test of systems. And a test of relationships. But it is also a test of values.
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