Business Continuity and Crisis Management Consultants
In 2008, there were real concerns that the US economy was actually going to collapse. That would have led to a big recession, or perhaps another depression to rival the Great Depression of the 1920s and 1930s. But it was not just the US that was struggling. The entire global economy was experiencing crisis-level issues …
Crisis Management Case Study: 2008 Financial CrisisRead More
Uncover the ASIS business continuity standard’s role in crisis management, and how it stacks up against ISO 22301 and NFPA1600 for effective planning.
Its Friday afternoon when the phone rings. Something truly bad has happened – something that could change the face of your company. What to do next? Breathe deep and think through these steps: Gather the essential information. Gather all of the essential information. Not everything will be available right away, but more information will come …
Explore “Exercise success factors” in business continuity planning: enhancing performance, managing expectations, and accurate documentation.
By definition, a crisis creates an unstable and high pressure situation. In the moment, there are so many unknowns and you would give anything for a crystal ball to know how it will unfold. While we would not recommend speculating, we have seen hundreds of crises and identified common patterns that have emerged in most …
In December 2004, I graduated from Augsburg College in Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems, economics, and business administration. I wasn’t sure which direction my future career would take me but I was looking forward to finding out what was next. Discovering Disaster Recovery Fortunately, I landed the first job I applied …
An Unexpected Path: Finding My Niche in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery PlanningRead More
When the unexpected strikes, swift and strategic action can determine the outcome of a crisis. But what happens when the first notification of a crisis is a call from a local reporter? This very scenario occurs all too frequently, catching companies off guard and forcing them into reactionary mode. The phone rings, you pick it …
Crisis Management and Preparedness as an ImperativeRead More
Learn how to optimize crisis management exercises for business success, including common pitfalls, simulation strategies, and post-exercise reviews.
