Published in pamphlet, handbook, and eBook editions by the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1600’s full title is “Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity/Continuity of Operations Programs, 2016 Edition.” Anyone working in or having overall responsibilities for an emergency management standard in their organization should be familiar with NFPA 1600. It is a comprehensive, yet …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #24 – The Traditional Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
We’re often asked about the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) process, a part of the Business Continuity lifecycle, and how that should be structured within an organization. Over the next two episodes, we’ll take a look at the BIA, starting with the traditional business impact analysis process, followed by a look next week at the trend …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #21 – I hope you dance
We’re asked a lot about how to interact with senior executives – how do you make the elevator speech, for example. It’s not at all unusual for us to come in and make exactly the same points that an internal team is making to their executives, but the executives listen to our point of view, …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #19 – Exercises are boring
Exercises are an important part of preparedness and the lifecycle of crisis management, business continuity, or communications planning. But most exercises are just plain boring. In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & CEO Bryan Strawser and Senior Consultant Jennifer Otremba talk about why exercises are often so boring and techniques to “spice them up” for your …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #17 – Lessons Learned from the 2017 Hurricane Season
It’s been a difficult year for hurricanes, with multiple named major hurricanes making landfall in the United States and other countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Despite the difficulties, there are many lessons that can be captured from the hurricane season thus far that companies can use internally to increase their resiliency and ensure that they …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #16 – The Golden Hour
What does the first hour after a critical incident look like? What is going on inside of a company’s Global Security Operations Center (GSOC)? In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & CEO Bryan Strawser and Senior Consultant Jennifer Otremba share their experiences of leading and working within a command center environment during a critical incident. Topics …
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8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Business Continuity Consultant
You need a business continuity plan. We’ve previously talked about all the best reasons to invest in business continuity–one of which may be that your industry is subject to government oversight, which has dire implications of unpleasant sanctions should disaster strike. (See this Gartner compendium of laws influencing business continuity and disaster recovery planning.) Besides compliance, …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast: Episode #7 – After the Storm
In this episode, Bryghtpath Principal & CEO Bryan Strawser and Senior Consultant Jen Otremba talk about a recent storm in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul – and what happens after the storm hits for individuals and businesses. What does a business do after the storm hits? Topics discussed include building plans for natural disasters …
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