As we head into the second half of 2023, there are several business continuity trends that organizations should be aware of. From increased ransomware attacks to geopolitical instability, it’s important to prepare for these potential challenges to ensure your business can continue to operate in the face of adversity. In this article, we’ll discuss the …
7 Advantages of Regular Crisis & Continuity Exercises
Have you ever spent time assembling a crack crisis management & business continuity program, only to discover that leaders weren’t willing to invest the time to conduct crisis exercises? A few years ago, we worked with a large organization that invested significantly in building a robust crisis management & business continuity program with us. They …
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Shifting your Disaster Recovery Strategy to the Cloud
In our fast-paced, digitally-driven world, the importance of robust disaster recovery strategies cannot be overstated. An unforeseen disruption, like a data breach or a natural disaster, can severely impact an organization’s operations, reputation, and bottom line. As such, it’s crucial to have an effective plan in place to recover and resume business as quickly as …
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Choosing the Right Crisis Leader
In April 2017, the internet exploded with the viral video of a passenger being dragged from United Express Flight 3411 by security and law enforcement officers in Chicago after refusing to exit the aircraft after the flight had been overbooked. The aftermath of this incident resulted in a significant reputational crisis for United Airlines. The …
How 2020 Shaped My 2023 Career
Figuring Out What I Want In 2018, the excitement of finishing my bachelor’s at Grand Canyon University was all-consuming. I was onto my Masters of Science in Leadership with an emphasis in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. I worked for the government in a legal setting, and I knew I was ready to pursue a …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #191: AI will change everything
In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser talks about artificial intelligence and business continuity. As a part of the episode, Bryan asks the OpenAI Foundation’s ChatGPT a few questions about business continuity and resilience and reads back its answers. Bryan also shares how Bryghtpath has been experimenting …
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3 Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Mistakes to Avoid
“You hit home runs not by chance but by preparation”- Roger Maris If you want to hit a home run within your organization with your business continuity program, then you need to prepare by conducting a proper business impact analysis and learning how to avoid costly BIA mistakes. When done right, the business impact analysis …
Help! My Business Continuity Program is Stuck!
I’m not known for giving advice with an extra helping of sugar- just ask my family. So when clients come to us for help because their business continuity program is stuck, my answer is usually one of three things. Your business continuity program is misaligned with your business’s objectives Business continuity is just one of …