Business Continuity and Crisis Management Consultants
Most business continuity budget requests get the pricing wrong before they reach the CFO. They put one salary or one consulting quote on a slide and call it the cost of the program. That undercounts what an in-house program costs and overcounts what you need to buy from outside. Then the request leads with “audit …
Make Your Case: Business Continuity Pricing and How to Budget for ItRead More
In this insightful episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryan Strawser, Principal and Chief Executive at Bryghtpath, outlines a comprehensive emergency management and resilience agenda tailored for President Trump’s upcoming term. Focusing on strengthening America’s national preparedness, Bryan emphasizes the importance of investing in resilient infrastructure and fostering robust public-private partnerships. With critical infrastructure predominantly …
Discover critical bcm success factors to elevate your organization’s resilience. From gaining leadership buy-in to leveraging technology, this comprehensive guide will help safeguard your business in today’s world.
BCM Success Factors: What Actually Makes a Business Continuity Program WorkRead More
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, titled “Election Day Crisis Management: Last-Minute Strategies to Protect Your Organization,” Bryan Strawser of Bryghtpath offers crucial insights into navigating the challenges posed by the upcoming U.S. Election Day. He discusses effective crisis management strategies to help organizations maintain stability and security amid potential turbulence. Listeners will …
Discover crucial insights on Crisis Management for Agriculture. Learn how to develop robust strategies, utilize USDA programs, and harness technology to enhance farm resilience.
Crisis Management for Agriculture: Planning for the Disruption You Can’t PauseRead More
Disaster preparedness for critical infrastructure is mostly a dependency problem. A substation, a water plant, or a hospital rarely fails on its own. It fails because something it depends on failed first: the power, the fuel truck, the network, the one vendor nobody listed. Plan for those dependencies and you are prepared. Plan only for …
Disaster Preparedness for Critical Infrastructure: A Guide to Building ResilienceRead More
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, host Bryan Strawser, Principal and Chief Executive at Bryghtpath, delves into the pressing concerns surrounding the 2024 presidential election. With former President Donald J. Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris as key contenders, the potential for civil unrest looms large. Bryan explores various scenarios that could …
Episode #270: The 2024 Election & Potential Civil UnrestRead More
This guide explores the importance of identifying and mitigating single point failures for a more robust system, complete with examples, analysis, and actionable strategies.
Understanding Single Point Failures: CISA’s Definition and How to Fix YoursRead More
Navigate disruptions & thrive with this comprehensive guide to Business Continuity for Operations. Learn key strategies, real-world examples, and best practices.
Business Continuity for Operations: A Practical Guide for Every Business FunctionRead More
Securing the IoT (the Internet of Things) means protecting the cameras, sensors, badge readers, building systems, medical devices, and industrial controllers that connect your physical operations to your network. Most guides treat that as a device problem. It is also a resilience problem. The Internet of Things is the network of physical devices embedded with …
Securing the Internet of Things (IoT): Strategies That Survive the IncidentRead More
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryan Strawser, Principal and Chief Executive at Bryghtpath, delves into the vital role of transparent communication in building trust during a crisis. As trust becomes an ever-important currency in today’s digital and post-COVID era, Bryan unpacks the psychological benefits of being open, honest, and proactive. He highlights …
Episode #269: Building Trust through Transparent Communication in a CrisisRead More
There is a question that is often asked in private but ever-present as the proverbial “elephant in the room” when it comes to the relationship between an organization’s information security (InfoSec) and crisis management functions: “Why is this always so difficult?” Organizations face various daily threats, ranging from cyberattacks to natural disasters. Critical functions like …
In Episode #268 of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, titled “How Mutual Aid Works in a Major Emergency in the United States,” host Bryan Strawser, Chief Executive at Bryghtpath, delves into the intricacies of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Joined by Helen, the discussion uncovers the critical role EMAC plays in facilitating resource coordination across …
Episode #268: How Mutual Aid Works in a Major Emergency in the United StatesRead More
Integrating cybersecurity into business continuity planning starts with one shift: a cyber event is a whole-business crisis, not an IT incident. Most business continuity plans still treat a cyberattack as a technology scenario owned by the security team. When it hits, the CEO calls the CIO, and the CIO goes to work on the servers. …
Integrating Cybersecurity into Business Continuity Planning: A Practitioner’s GuideRead More
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryan Strawser, Principal and Chief Executive at Bryghtpath, shares valuable insights on fostering successful consulting partnerships. The episode highlights key strategies for transforming organizational resilience through effective collaborations, clear communication, and leveraging expert knowledge. Bryan emphasizes the importance of setting objectives, defining scope, and maintaining open lines …
Episode #267: How to Best Work with a Consulting Partner like BryghtpathRead More
Navigate a crisis with confidence! Our examples of crisis management examine real-world scenarios & equip your organization for effective response & resilient brand-building.
Examples of Crisis Management: Real Cases and What They TeachRead More
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty podcast, Bryan Strawser, Principal and Chief Executive at Bryghtpath, delves into the impacts of global political upheavals such as Brexit, the Russia-Ukraine war, and US-China trade tensions on crisis management and resilience planning for businesses. We explore the far-reaching effects of geopolitical risks on supply chains, economic stability, …
Episode #266: Adapting to Geopolitical Shifts – Crisis Management in an Uncertain WorldRead More
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryan Strawser, Principal and Chief Executive at Bryghtpath, delves into the 2011 film “Contagion” to extract vital crisis management lessons. Bryan discusses how the movie eerily mirrors real-life events, especially the COVID-19 pandemic, and offers a detailed examination of crisis escalation, the critical importance of transparent communication, …
Episode #265: Why Contagion is the Best Crisis Management MovieRead More
Learn about the importance of disaster recovery teams in safeguarding businesses. This guide delves into building, structuring, and managing a successful disaster recovery team for enhanced business resilience in today’s unpredictable world.
Disaster Recovery Teams: Who’s on Them, What They Do, and How They ConnectRead More
Discover how a comprehensive business continuity assessment can safeguard your organization against unexpected disruptions and ensure long-term success.
Business Continuity Assessment: A 20-Question Self-Assessment for Your ProgramRead More
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryan Strawser, principal and Chief Executive at Bryghtpath, delves into the art of presenting high-stakes strategies to executive teams. Drawing from a recent presentation on a cutting-edge crisis management and business continuity strategy, Bryan shares valuable insights on framing complex initiatives, setting clear objectives, and using relatable …
Episode #264: The Anatomy of an Executive Strategy PresentationRead More
The following statement will not surprise individuals with chronic medical conditions or disabilities or their caregivers. Emergencies can happen unexpectedly, and their effects can be disruptive and potentially devastating. That’s why there is often training, medication, equipment, and basic plans to respond to the most common disruptions or emergencies that may affect their needs and …
Special Needs and Emergency Preparedness: Tailored Advice for Individuals with DisabilitiesRead More
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryan Strawser, Principal and Chief Executive at Bryghtpath, delves into the critical components of mastering stakeholder meetings to elevate your leadership in resilience. Bryan shares a compelling real-life example of a poorly managed meeting, illustrating common pitfalls and offering actionable strategies to enhance your credibility and preparedness. …
Navigate the complexities of business continuity planning and implementation with this comprehensive guide to the BCI Good Practice Guidelines 2023!
BCI Good Practice Guidelines 2023 (Edition 7.0): A Practitioner’s GuideRead More
