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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Reflecting on the theme for this year’s BCI Education Month, ‘Discover Business Continuity & Resilience’, Charlie looks at how newcomers to the profession can learn from the experience of others and gain the knowledge to succeed in their role. Business continuity is not a profession you can learn out of a book.

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Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 21, 2013

This week I thought I would discuss what I think is a missing part of the business continuity life cycle. The new business continuity life cycle starts with ‘analysis’ or understanding the organisation, as we used to call it, and then goes on to ‘design’ (strategy).

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Business Continuity Fashion Communications Crisis Management 52

Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 21, 2013

This week I thought I would discuss what I think is a missing part of the business continuity life cycle. The new business continuity life cycle starts with ‘analysis’ or understanding the organisation, as we used to call it, and then goes on to ‘design’ (strategy).

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Fashion Communications Crisis Management 52

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APRIL 8, 2015

Charlie Maclean-Bristol lists ten areas where many business continuity plans can be improved in. On many of the business continuity plans that I see it is not clear what the scope of the plan is. I believe it should be clear what sort of incidents should cause the business continuity plan to be invoked.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity Strategic Activation 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 8, 2015

Charlie Maclean-Bristol lists ten areas where many business continuity plans can be improved in. On many of the business continuity plans that I see it is not clear what the scope of the plan is. I believe it should be clear what sort of incidents should cause the business continuity plan to be invoked.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity Strategic Activation 52

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 27, 2014

Charlie Maclean-Bristol lists ten areas where many business continuity plans can be improved. On many of the business continuity plans that I see it is not clear what the scope of the plan is. I believe it should be clear what sort of incidents should cause the business continuity plan to be invoked.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity Strategic Activation 52

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 27, 2014

Charlie Maclean-Bristol lists ten areas where many business continuity plans can be improved. On many of the business continuity plans that I see it is not clear what the scope of the plan is. I believe it should be clear what sort of incidents should cause the business continuity plan to be invoked.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity Strategic Activation 52

Security Industry Association

MAY 2, 2023

She spent over eight years in the biometrics field focused on quality assurance, information security and quality processes and has led a variety of projects, including the implementation and certification of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System (ISMS) for NEC Advanced Recognition Systems.

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Security Marketing Government Transportation 98

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 5, 2019

For a while, business continuity has always had a slightly uneasy relationship with risk management. In the 2010 and 2013 GPGs we looked at threat assessments, whereas in the more recent 2018 GPG, we cover a threat and risk assessment. The post Risky Business: Is Looking at Likelihood a Waste of Time?

All-Hazards 52

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Plan B Consulting

APRIL 5, 2019

For a while, business continuity has always had a slightly uneasy relationship with risk management. In the 2010 and 2013 GPGs we looked at threat assessments, whereas in the more recent 2018 GPG, we cover a threat and risk assessment. The post Risky Business: Is Looking at Likelihood a Waste of Time?

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Activation Business Continuity Hazard 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

At BC Training and PlanB Consulting, we have done a lot of Loggist Training, both before and after COVID-19. I noticed on the Scottish news that a fatal accident inquiry was being conducted for a helicopter crash which took place in Shetland in 2013. The post Logging in a Digital Age appeared first on PlanB Consulting.

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IT Governance BC

OCTOBER 17, 2019

They use the audit to generate consultancy work. After completing their assessment, the auditor knows exactly how your organisation operates and where its non-compliances are, so you might be wondering why they’d be a bad fit to consult you on how to correct those mistakes. Why is this bad? In theory, they are a perfect fit.

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Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

If it wasn’t written down, it didn’t happen” – Michael Mansfield QC At BC Training and PlanB Consulting, we have done a lot of Loggist Training, both before and after COVID-19. I noticed on the Scottish news that a fatal accident inquiry was being conducted for a helicopter crash which took place in Shetland in 2013.

Government 52

Government Consulting Communications Management 52

Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 1, 2022

Camel Estuary, Cornwall on 5 May 2013. appeared first on PlanB Consulting. Details of the two reports written after the accident can be found here: Report on the investigation of the ejection of six people from the rigid inflatable boat Milly. Marine Accident Reports. The post Has Health & Safety Gone Mad?

Response Plan 40

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Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

This week I have been doing a lot of thinking about BIAs, so I thought I would write this week’s bulletin on a strategy I think is missing from the Business Continuity Institutes “Good Practice Guidelines” (GPG). The post Increased Resilience – The Missing Strategy appeared first on PlanB Consulting. These are: 1.

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Resilience Manufacturing Insurance Insurance 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

This week I have been doing a lot of thinking about BIAs, so I thought I would write this week’s bulletin on a strategy I think is missing from the Business Continuity Institutes “Good Practice Guidelines” (GPG). The post Increased Resilience – The Missing Strategy appeared first on PlanB Consulting. These are: 1.

Resilience 52

Resilience Manufacturing Insurance Insurance 52

Plan B Consulting

JUNE 12, 2013

As most of you know this is the new International standard for business continuity which was published in May 2012. I have had a reasonable amount of experience with the standard having taken PlanB Consulting and a client, Water Direct, through the process of being awarded the standard. A few thoughts… 1.

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Accreditation BCM Business Continuity Consulting 52

Plan B Consulting

JUNE 12, 2013

As most of you know this is the new International standard for business continuity which was published in May 2012. I have had a reasonable amount of experience with the standard having taken PlanB Consulting and a client, Water Direct, through the process of being awarded the standard. A few thoughts… 1.

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Accreditation BCM Business Continuity Consulting 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Although the cause has been different I think there are a number of similarities and lessons which could be learned which we as business continuity people should take into account planning for the next incident. Have you as business continuity people, thought about riots and attacks possibility on your premises and staff?

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Publishing Risk Management Government 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Although the cause has been different I think there are a number of similarities and lessons which could be learned which we as business continuity people should take into account planning for the next incident. Have you as business continuity people, thought about riots and attacks possibility on your premises and staff?

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Publishing Risk Management Government 52

Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 12, 2022

There have been attempts, such as in 2013 when Iranian hackers breached the Bowman Avenue Dam in New York and gained control of the floodgates, but this was a very minor dam and it was not possible to cause major damage or death. appeared first on PlanB Consulting. The post Have Cyber Attacks Killed People?

Hospitality 40

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Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 15, 2013

If this was a busy commuter line into a major city and your staff mainly come in to work by train you may have to put your business continuity plans into place to deal with the lack of staff. The more resilient our business, even without a business continuity plan the more likely they are going to survive.

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Insurance Insurance Continuity Planning Business Continuity 52

Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 15, 2013

If this was a busy commuter line into a major city and your staff mainly come in to work by train you may have to put your business continuity plans into place to deal with the lack of staff. The more resilient our business, even without a business continuity plan the more likely they are going to survive.

Insurance 52

Insurance Insurance Continuity Planning Business Continuity 52

Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

This week Charlie highlights to Business Continuity Managers the importance of Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs). Defining the RTOs of your activities, I believe is one of the most critical activities the Business Continuity Manager will carry out.

Activation 52

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Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

This week Charlie highlights to Business Continuity Managers the importance of Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs). Defining the RTOs of your activities, I believe is one of the most critical activities the Business Continuity Manager will carry out.

Activation 52

Activation Business Continuity Hospitality Management 52

Plan B Consulting

MAY 28, 2013

BCT was the first company to teach this new course based on the recently published Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) 2013. For example, in a major fire there may be contractors injured, local residents evacuated from their homes and local businesses having to close for safety reasons or suffering reduced trade.

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Plan B Consulting

MAY 28, 2013

BCT was the first company to teach this new course based on the recently published Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) 2013. For example, in a major fire there may be contractors injured, local residents evacuated from their homes and local businesses having to close for safety reasons or suffering reduced trade.

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Authorization Publishing Vulnerability Media 52

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 14, 2014

I believe it should be fairly clear what sort of incidents should cause the business continuity plan to be invoked. Defining and agreeing your Recovery Time Objectives is one of the most important items you set during the analysis and design stages of the business continuity lifecycle. Invocation criteria.

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BCP Strategic Business Continuity Activation 52

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 14, 2014

I believe it should be fairly clear what sort of incidents should cause the business continuity plan to be invoked. Defining and agreeing your Recovery Time Objectives is one of the most important items you set during the analysis and design stages of the business continuity lifecycle. Invocation criteria.

BCP 52

BCP Strategic Business Continuity Activation 52

Plan B Consulting

MAY 8, 2013

On the UK Mail website there was no mention of the programme and their lead on their news section was “Pre-close trading update 9th April 2013”. Making senior managers aware of these dilemmas, and the work which should be initiated immediately after an incident, is part of our role as business continuity people.

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Media Communications Consulting Management 52

Plan B Consulting

MAY 8, 2013

On the UK Mail website there was no mention of the programme and their lead on their news section was “Pre-close trading update 9th April 2013”. Making senior managers aware of these dilemmas, and the work which should be initiated immediately after an incident, is part of our role as business continuity people.

Media 52

Media Communications Consulting Management 52

Plan B Consulting

JULY 14, 2017

Whilst Charlie was on holiday last week, he read a recently published book about Adaptive Business Continuity. The poor BIA is getting a hard time at the moment, with a number of practitioners questioning its usefulness and there is some debate among business continuity practitioners about whether it can be dispensed with.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Authorization Activation Strategic 52

Plan B Consulting

JULY 14, 2017

Whilst Charlie was on holiday last week, he read a recently published book about Adaptive Business Continuity. The poor BIA is getting a hard time at the moment, with a number of practitioners questioning its usefulness and there is some debate among business continuity practitioners about whether it can be dispensed with.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Authorization Activation Strategic 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 22, 2013

Lastly, these are the incidents we have heard of, I am sure there has been a whole load of incidents, which may have had major impacts on organisations, causing them to invoke their business continuity plans (if they have them) that we have not heard of. The post Armageddon appeared first on PlanB Consulting.

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Travel Emergency Planning Business Continuity Continuity Planning 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 22, 2013

Lastly, these are the incidents we have heard of, I am sure there has been a whole load of incidents, which may have had major impacts on organisations, causing them to invoke their business continuity plans (if they have them) that we have not heard of. The post Armageddon appeared first on PlanB Consulting.

Travel 52

Travel Emergency Planning Business Continuity Continuity Planning 52

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 19, 2015

I always think that reading any report into an incident, even into such horrific events as which occurred in Rotherham, there are lessons for us business continuity people to learn. It is part of our role to prevent incidents happening but they will, in spite of this, continue to happen.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Government Media Consulting 52

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 19, 2015

I always think that reading any report into an incident, even into such horrific events as which occurred in Rotherham, there are lessons for us business continuity people to learn. It is part of our role to prevent incidents happening but they will, in spite of this, continue to happen.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Government Media Consulting 52