Mon.Aug 19, 2024

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Leading vs Lagging Indicators: What’s The Difference?

BMC

Leading and lagging indicators are terms for statistics you use to measure and manage performance. Both can help you gain an understanding of business conditions and trends. Below is a simple explanation of leading indicators and lagging indicators, the difference between them, and how to use each. What are indicators? Indicators are statistics used to measure what may be affecting your business.

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Effective Hurricane Planning: Essential Steps for Resilience

BryghtPath

As climate change continues to influence weather patterns worldwide, the frequency and intensity of hurricanes have become more pronounced. Regardless of location or industry, organizations must recognize the increasing threat and take proactive measures to prepare and plan for hurricanes. This article delves into why organizations must initiate hurricane preparedness efforts early and offer actionable … The post Effective Hurricane Planning: Essential Steps for Resilience appeared fir

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The Double-Edged Sword of Air Conditioning in a Warming World

The Rand Blog

Last summer was the hottest on record and 2024 looks to be hotter still. Cranking up the AC can provide temporary relief but it could lead to greater vulnerability to extreme climate events over time. Fortunately, there are strategies that could reduce air conditioning's greenhouse gas emissions.

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Operational Technology and Physical Security Convergence: A Primer

Security Industry Association

As physical security professionals, we might not always think about how operational technology (OT) fits into our work; however, OT is becoming increasingly important, especially as security systems and information technology (IT) continue to converge. With the rising number and sophistication of breaches occurring within facilities, the lines between physical security and OT are blurring.

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The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity

The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity is a step-by-step resource for developing an effective Business Continuity Management (BCM) program and navigating challenges. Whether building from scratch or enhancing a plan, this guide offers practical tools, expert advice, and strategies to ensure resilience. What You’ll Learn: Key elements of BCM and resiliency Steps to build and test your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Conducting risk assessments and BIAs Integrating cybersecurity into p

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Why We Are Likely to See An Increase in Incidents Over the Coming Years

Plan B Consulting

In today’s bulletin, Charlie looks at some factors which are leading to increased incidents in the world and gives advice on how we can prepare for these incidents. This week I thought I would share some thoughts I have had for a while on why I believe we are going to see an increased in incidents over the coming years. If you believe this is true, then this underlines the need for resilience within our organisations, and we need to double our efforts to ensure we have assessed our risks, have g