Business Continuity and Crisis Management Consultants
Fusion Risk Management just published five years of market data, and buried inside it is an admission you rarely hear from a software company: the tools are not the constraint. Adoption is. The Enterprise Resilience Report draws on 4,571 intake conversations with 1,765 organizations evaluating resilience software between 2021 and 2025. It is vendor data …
The Resilience Maturity Gap Isn’t a Software ProblemRead More
Your CEO probably likes you. That is not the same as believing your program pays for itself. Two recent research studies about chief marketing officers explain this gap better than anything published in our own field, and they explain why executive buy-in for business continuity keeps eroding even when the relationship with leadership feels strong. …
Executive Buy-In for Business Continuity: Being Liked Is Not the Same as Being BelievedRead More
Hour three of a ransomware response. Someone on the call says what someone always says. “Didn’t we work through this in the spring?” They did. There was a tabletop in April that ran this exact scenario. The team reached a decision on the payment question, wrote down the criteria, and named who owned the call. …
Your Crisis Decision History Is a Single Point of FailureRead More
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 …
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 …
Four Days in the Office Won’t Fix a Product ProblemRead More
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 …
Building a Culture of Resilience in 2025: Leadership Tips for Business ContinuityRead More
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 …
Strengthening Business Resilience: Addressing Overlooked Weaknesses in Continuity PlanningRead More
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 …
