Jackie King, executive director of Ibec Global, recently argued that resilience is a profit issue, not just a risk issue (per Business Plus). She is right. And most boardrooms still do not act like it. Here is the claim, stated plainly. Resilience is a profit center. The work you fund to keep operating through disruption …
Four Days in the Office Won’t Fix a Product Problem
General Mills announced yesterday that most of its North American headquarters employees will be in the office four days a week starting September 8. The current return to office mandate is three. CEO Jeff Harmening tied the change directly to disappointing business performance. The implicit logic: if our people were in the office one more …
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Building a Culture of Resilience in 2025: Leadership Tips for Business Continuity
In today’s fast-changing business landscape, resilience is more than just a buzzword; it’s a critical capability that empowers organizations to navigate disruptions and seize opportunities. A resilient workplace doesn’t happen by chance—it requires intentional leadership, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to cultivating adaptability across teams. Here’s how leaders can foster a culture of resilience …
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Strengthening Business Resilience: Addressing Overlooked Weaknesses in Continuity Planning
In an era of increasing disruptions, business continuity planning is more critical than ever. However, many organizations fall into common pitfalls that weaken their resilience in times of crisis. From neglecting the human element in disaster recovery to underestimating cyber threats, these oversights can have severe operational and financial consequences. This article explores key areas …
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Major Events, Major Opportunities: Leveraging Major Events as a Catalyst for Innovation and Long-Term Resilience
Significant events such as the Super Bowl, Olympics, political conventions, or large-scale festivals are often considered logistical challenges for businesses. However, these events also present a unique opportunity to rethink and reinvent business continuity strategies. By shifting the focus from merely mitigating risks to leveraging these events as catalysts for innovation and long-term resilience, organizations …
Business Continuity as a Service: Leveraging Expertise for Organizational Resilience
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected business environment, organizations face a myriad of potential disruptions that can threaten their operations, reputation, and bottom line. From cyberattacks and natural disasters to supply chain interruptions and pandemics, the need for robust business continuity planning has never been more critical. However, many organizations struggle to develop and maintain effective …
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Unlocking Business Resilience: The Vital Role of the BIA
In an increasingly unpredictable business environment, the ability to withstand and recover from disruptions is crucial. This is where Business Impact Analysis (BIA) becomes invaluable. The BIA is a systematic process that helps organizations identify critical business functions, assess potential impacts of disruptions, and develop strategies to ensure operational continuity. By understanding and analyzing the …
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Redundancy, Diversification, and Resilience: Protecting Your Business from Single Points of Failure
Modern businesses run on a web of applications, systems, and third-party vendors—making operations faster, more innovative, and more scalable. But what happens when one crucial piece of that puzzle fails? Suddenly, that convenience becomes a significant risk, especially when a single point of failure (SPOF) is all it takes to disrupt everything. A single point …