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The Continuity Code: Mastering Business Resilience

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Master Business Resilience—Before the Next Disruption Hits

From Bryan Strawser and Haley Olvey at Bryghtpath—advisors to the world’s leading brands on continuity, crisis, and resilience.

Your Real-World Playbook for Business Continuity

Disruption is no longer a surprise. It’s the environment we operate in.

The Continuity Code arms you with the frameworks, tools, and confidence to build a business continuity program that works in the real world—one that earns executive support, delivers measurable value, and holds up when things go wrong.

Whether you’re starting from scratch, modernizing a legacy program, or trying to get unstuck, this book gives you the clarity and structure to lead with impact.

What You'll Learn

✅ How to shift your continuity strategy from compliance to influence
✅ How to build a business case executives will actually support
✅ How to conduct a Business Impact Analysis that drives decisions
✅ What “good” looks like in today’s complex organizations
✅ The 10 biggest traps continuity leaders fall into—and how to avoid them
✅ How to align continuity work with business strategy and outcomes

Who It's For

This book was written for:

  • Resilience and continuity professionals building or evolving programs
  • Executives and sponsors seeking clarity on how continuity fits into broader strategy
  • Practitioners stuck in compliance mode who want to shift toward high-impact leadership

If you’re tasked with ensuring your organization survives and thrives through disruption—this is your field guide.

Inside the Book

A sneak peek at what’s waiting inside:

🧠 Business Continuity 101
🛠️ Why invest in Business Continuity?
📊 Ten Tips for Making the Case to Executives
🗺️ What to Do if Your Program Is Stuck
📈 3 Key Metrics for Program Success
🏢 How to Build a Resilience Culture in Your Organization

With real examples, proven frameworks, and battle-tested tactics, this is not theory. It’s what actually works in the field.

Get The Continuity Code Today

Choose the package that best fits your journey:

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Bryghtpath’s Business Continuity Plan Templates:  You can get the exact battle-tested plan templates we use for our work with clients. (normally $199).

Coaching Package

eBook (PDF + ePub versions)

Bryghtpath’s Business Continuity Plan Templates (normally $199)

1 Hour with Bryghtpath Chief Executive Bryan Strawser via Zoom (normally $500)

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Amazon Kindle Version

The Continuity Code is also available directly from Amazon’s Kindle Store.

Buy The Continuity Code on Amazon >>

Why This Book. Why Now.

Your organization’s resilience isn’t a binder. It’s a capability. It should earn executive attention, drive decisions, and protect what matters.

But most continuity efforts get stuck in bureaucracy and buzzwords.

This book is different.

Written by the team at Bryghtpath, The Continuity Code delivers clarity, simplicity, and action. We’ve built and led resilience programs for some of the world’s most complex organizations—and we’ve put the best of what we’ve learned into these pages.

What Readers Are Saying

Andrea M, Manager, Business Continuity

The Continuity Code: Mastering Business Resilience’ is a game-changer for any leader seeking to navigate the turbulent waters of business continuity and crisis management.

This book, expertly crafted by the Bryghtpath team, offers a treasure trove of insights and actionable strategies that are both innovative and practical. The real-world examples and in-depth discussions provide a rich, comprehensive guide that has fundamentally shifted my approach to risk management and organizational resilience.

It’s a pivotal resource that’s indispensable in today’s fast-paced, uncertainty-filled business environment.

Kerilee A., Vice President, Business Continiuity

I have encountered numerous resources on crisis management, but ‘The Continuity Code: Mastering Business Resilience’ truly stands out.

This book is a remarkable compilation of practical insights and strategies vital for any organization looking to bolster its resilience capabilities.

What impressed me most about this book is its ability to translate complex business continuity concepts into actionable and understandable strategies.

About the Authors

Bryan Strawser is the Principal & Chief Executive at Bryghtpath. With over two decades of experience in crisis management, business continuity, and corporate security—including as a former Target executive—he’s advised some of the world’s most recognizable brands.


Haley Olvey is a Senior Analyst at Bryghtpath and the editorial lead behind The Continuity Code. A rising voice in resilience, she specializes in helping organizations build sustainable continuity strategies rooted in simplicity and action.

Ready to Build a Resilient Organization?

No more guesswork. No more overcomplication. Just a practical, proven guide to mastering business continuity—on your terms.

Get the Ebook Today

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