Bernstein Crisis Management

APRIL 3, 2023

Navigating the Unexpected: How a Crisis Communications Agency Can Protect Your Brand As a business owner, it can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations of your company. That’s where a crisis communications agency comes in. That’s where a crisis communications agency comes in.

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MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

This post is part of BCM Basics, a series of occasional, entry-level blogs on some of the key concepts in business continuity management. Communication. Companies should develop pre-determined communication templates by audience (internal and external) and come up with a general schedule for communication to each audience.

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Bernstein Crisis Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Crisis Communication Strategy: First 5 Things To Do When a Crisis Breaks A major part of any crisis communication strategy is doing the preparedness and prevention work before you find yourself facing true crisis-level events that threaten to harm people or property, seriously interrupt operations and/or damage reputation.

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MHA Consulting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The first issue is that the content of the documentation—that is, the steps the organization must take to recover—is often not communicated to the people who need to implement it. There are not intrinsic to how the material is written; rather, they relate to how it is handled and shared.

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Bernstein Crisis Management

JUNE 26, 2023

Recent industry surveys have revealed that organizations that have experienced crises identified three key areas where they could have been better prepared: identifying crisis scenarios, executing timely and robust communications plans, and effectively communicating with employees. By know when and how to communicate (or not!),

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Bernstein Crisis Management

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Such proactive approaches could involve consistent brand audits, thorough media training for spokespeople, and establishing open channels of communication with stakeholders. Stakeholder Trust: Carefully curated communication during crises can shape the perceptions stakeholders have regarding your brand and your handling of negative issues.

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Bernstein Crisis Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The BCM Blogging Team The post Crisis Management Team, Assemble! Legal Advisor: A legal expert is indispensable for navigating the legal complexities of a crisis, ensuring compliance, and assisting in litigation prevention. This might include: IT Specialists: For handling technological crises, such as cybersecurity breaches.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2023

The framework has eight components: Internal control environment Setting of objectives Event identification Risk assessments Risk response Control activities Communication of relevant information Monitoring For an in-depth look at the risk framework, see “ Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Managing Risk but Were Afraid to Ask.”

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Bernstein Crisis Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

Trusting his belief that a firm specializing in crisis communications and management alone could succeed, he left his agency position to establish what would become Bernstein Crisis Management. Twenty eight years and about ten million twists and turns later and I feel I can safely say that was a good decision!

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Bernstein Crisis Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

They collaborate with businesses, designing crisis response blueprints that detail efficient communication pathways for diverse stakeholders, from media outlets to customers. Stellar communication prowess. Selecting Your Crisis PR Firm Identifying the right firm is crucial. Client testimonials reflecting their efficiency.

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Virtual Corporation

APRIL 30, 2021

Stay-at-home orders paired with an overwhelming number of abroad or overseas employees have meant that the need for constant digital communication, sharing, and incident management ability has drastically increased.

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Stratogrid Advisory

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

BCM Program Governance is a key for it's success. Unsurprisingly, governance also plays a key role in Business Continuity Management (BCM) , because effective BCM needs to be a part of the organization’s “way of life”. BCM Program requires a strong Governance model. Last Updated on May 31, 2020 by Alex Jankovic.

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MHA Consulting

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Well-chosen BCM software can help a continuity program be more nimble and effective. It is also a pretty good depiction of how business continuity management (BCM) programs need to be these days if they are to successfully protect their organizations from the unprecedented number of threats in the environment. Lifecycle parameters.

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everbridge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

I became deeply involved in BCM ( business continuity management ) as a CIO, supporting services 24x7x365, and before that, I was vice president for a boutique risk consulting firm, where I relied on Excel or MS Access to build out plans. Since then, I have always looked to leverage a BCM solution for my employer or customers.

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Bernstein Crisis Management

AUGUST 8, 2023

A well-executed rapid crisis response is not just a strategic move; it’s a critical element of effective crisis management and communications. Stakeholder Trust: When the situation calls for it, timely communication shows stakeholders – customers, employees, investors, and the public – that you take their concerns seriously.

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MHA Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Read on to learn about the BCM year in review. It’s the best way to get a handle on the organization, its culture, what their most important business processes are, the threats they face, and the current state of their BCM program. There’s a lot to be said for ruthless efficiency when it comes to BCM. A new focus on efficiency.

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MHA Consulting

MARCH 23, 2023

FFIEC is, of course, one of many standards that organizations can adopt and seek to come into alignment with to strengthen their BCM programs. For this reason, it is often referred to as the Gold Standard of BCM standards. The Gold Standard FFIEC is the most aggressive standard in the U.S. marketplace.

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IT Governance BC

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Comprehensive BCM (business continuity management) measures are essential for responding effectively to a disruption and providing a minimum acceptable service during a disaster. A crucial aspect of BCM is the development of an effective BCP (business continuity plan). Communications. What is a business continuity plan?

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MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Related on MHA Consulting: BCM Basics: Modern IT/DR Strategies The Benefits of a Sound Business Continuity Strategy A solid BC strategy is a fundamental component of a functional BC program. Step 3: Determine the Members of Your BCM Team To develop a BC strategy you need to assemble a business continuity management (BCM) team.

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Bernstein Crisis Management

MARCH 29, 2023

This plan typically includes a list of key personnel, communication protocols, and specific actions to be taken in the event of a crisis. This can include communicating with stakeholders and the media, as well as taking corrective action to address the underlying issue.

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everbridge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Once those are located, critical communication is of utmost importance. How Everbridge’s BCM Tools Can Help With Disaster Recovery. First, what needs to be protected during a disaster? It is important to be able to locate potentially impacted people, facilities, and assets.

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Castellan

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As Business Continuity Management (BCM) programs continue to evolve and mature, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes are just beginning to take hold. Can BCM jumpstart ERM? This article will explore the drivers for both BCM and ERM, as well as how the two intersect and complement one another. Why have both? Definitions.

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Bernstein Crisis Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Crisis-related communications flow properly. When facing serious crises or reputation threats, it’s critical to have communications be consistent. On most days, communications with customers, business partners, or referral sources might be handled somewhat informally. The BCM Blogging Team.

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MHA Consulting

MARCH 9, 2023

Related on MHA Consulting: Top 10 Resources to Help You Become a BCM Ninja Why the BIA Is Important The business impact analysis or BIA is one of the topics Richard Long and I write about the most here on “Roadmap to Resiliency.” Communications? In today’s post, we list, link to, and describe MHA’s best BIA resources. Customer Service?

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Bernstein Crisis Management

AUGUST 10, 2023

For example, the Chief Legal Counsel may be responsible for communicating with local regulators, while the head of human resources may be responsible for notifying business partners. This involves establishing which functional roles are responsible for which components of the crisis response before the exercise.

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 22, 2023

Many operations require integrations such as communication or data flowing between departments. Ordinarily, such communication is accomplished automatically. One thing we often see is that when the system goes down and the manual workaround is implemented, the integration and communication part gets left out.

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everbridge

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Dynamic communications that can alert employees, stakeholders, and/or customers of potential hazards, risk, or disruptions. How Everbridge’s BCM Tools Can Support Manufacturing Organizations. Other than having one centralized plan, consider outlining the following in your BCP: Secondary, even tertiary, supply vendors.

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Bernstein Crisis Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Clear Communication: Keeping all team members in the loop. The BCM Blogging Team bernsteincrisismanagement.com The post Crisis Response 101: Mastering the Art of Firefighting in Business appeared first on Bernstein Crisis Management. Assessment: Recognizing there’s a fire and gauging its extent.

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Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Rittinghouse is a management consultant for large enterprises as well as a member of the Federal Communication Commission’s Homeland Security Network Reliability and Interoperability Council Focus Group on Cybersecurity. Ransome have a combined 55 years of experience in IT and security operations. Ransome has a Ph.D. Ransome has a Ph.D.

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BCM METRICS

JULY 22, 2021

An example of the second type is that of handling media communications for a company undergoing a crisis, which has gotten insanely difficult over the past several years. The post Thriving in the Hot Seat: Crisis Communication Do’s and Don’ts appeared first on BCMMETRICS.

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Stratogrid Advisory

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

BCP is one of the components of the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program which should be implemented in organizations of all sizes. The implementation of a BCM Program could be a rather complex and lengthy process, which largely depends on the organization’s size. Reading Time: 6 minutes. Regardless of the industry (e.g.

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eBRP

JANUARY 14, 2025

To build an Adaptive, Resilient Enterprise , organizations must move beyond conventional Business Continuity Management (BCM) approaches. Traditional BCM is often limited to tactical response plans, perceived simply as insurance policies that rarely spark high-level executive engagement.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JULY 6, 2019

Many business management disciplines, including Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Operational Risk Management (ORM), contribute to continuous improvement and safeguards of the organization’s resources and strategic goals. Organizational resilience is a discipline, and there is no single approach to improve it or enhance it.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JULY 6, 2019

Many business management disciplines, including Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Operational Risk Management (ORM), contribute to continuous improvement and safeguards of the organization’s resources and strategic goals. Start with a Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program. Incident Response (Crisis, Emergency, etc.).

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Plan B Consulting

JUNE 12, 2013

My wife Kim was on the Committee that wrote the standard – BCM/1 so, if I have any questions on it, I ask her! Firstly it was NOT “BCM/1 who wrote the standard” (ISO 22301). All national bodies (or individuals) had an equal opportunity to contribute comments – but TC223 wrote the standard not BSI BCM/1.

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Plan B Consulting

JUNE 12, 2013

My wife Kim was on the Committee that wrote the standard – BCM/1 so, if I have any questions on it, I ask her! Firstly it was NOT “BCM/1 who wrote the standard” (ISO 22301). All national bodies (or individuals) had an equal opportunity to contribute comments – but TC223 wrote the standard not BSI BCM/1.

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MHA Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The plan includes the solutions, communications, preparations, and actions needed to recover the technical environment in the event of an outage, enabling it to resume supporting business functions. Many clients call us up and ask us to help them write an IT/DR recovery plan document, skipping the most important phase: developing the plan.

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