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 …
Success factors for effective crisis exercises
Explore “Exercise success factors” in business continuity planning: enhancing performance, managing expectations, and accurate documentation.
Predictable Patterns During a Crisis
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 …
An Unexpected Path: Finding My Niche in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
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 …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #204: The Value of a Global Security Operations Center
Prepare to uncover the game-changing element that can take your organization’s resilience strategy to the next level – a Global Security Operations Center (GSOC). Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser explains the six core value propositions a GSOC offers, providing insights that could revolutionize your approach to security and risk management. We’ll discuss how …
Crisis Management and Preparedness as an Imperative
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 …
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Optimizing Crisis Management Exercises for Success
Learn how to optimize crisis management exercises for business success, including common pitfalls, simulation strategies, and post-exercise reviews.
Top Business Continuity Interview Questions
In this article, we review the top business continuity interview questions you should expect to answer when interviewing for a position in the field. Encompassing a strategic plan that ensures the heart of a company continues to beat during times of crisis, business continuity is a critical pillar of resilience for any organization. Without a …