Business Continuity and Crisis Management Consultants
The intersection of climate change and hurricane activity has become a focal point for scientific research and policy discussions worldwide. While debates continue over whether climate change directly increases the frequency of Atlantic hurricanes, there is a strong consensus that global warming significantly impacts their behavior and intensity. This warming enhances hurricane dynamics by increasing …
Climate Change and Hurricanes: Unraveling the Impact and Preparing for the FutureRead More
Preparing for major events demands meticulous planning and strategic foresight across various operational facets of a business. These events introduce complex challenges that can disrupt normal operations and require an adaptive, comprehensive approach to maintain business continuity. Effective preparation is built on rigorous risk assessment, robust communication strategies, and strategic collaborations that enhance organizational agility. …
Mid-March 2020, Spring Break, COVID-19 is being discussed in the news and we are about to go to Florida for a long weekend. Should we go? It’s just a long weekend, and they won’t close everything down, right? Wrong. While in Florida, all the parks closed one by one during our last couple of days …
Effectively communicating risk metrics to organizational leaders is a nuanced challenge that encompasses several crucial facets, from navigating technical jargon and complexity to aligning metrics with business objectives, addressing data overload, providing context, and maintaining regular updates. The intricacies of risk metrics often involve elaborate details that may prove to be a communication barrier for …
Today’s scenario of handling public relations and navigating reputation management in a crisis reflects a distinct paradigm shift. In past ages, the press might have disseminated stories about your brand. It would start with a press conference or interview; then, other outlets would pick up the story over a period of a few days. Now, …
We all know that a success factor for any professional is the breadth and depth of their network. Maybe it’s time for a new job, or you are considering switching careers. Doing so would create an opportunity to reboot your professional network. We need to be less passive to reenergize our professional networks. The advice …
As a female professional with two young daughters, I’m always fascinated by research about women in the workplace. In 2018, I wrote an article about women in business continuity management leadership roles. I was curious about what has changed and stayed the same over the last five years. Recent Information about Women in The Workforce …
In an earlier post this year, I talked about the importance of validating the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) results. In today’s post, I want to address the actual validation process. In small to medium-sized organizations, a Business Continuity Manager will have easier access to senior leaders in order to gain alignment on BIA results. If you …
