Business, Interrupted: Post-Pandemic Thinking Like a Risk Manager
Dec 13, 2021
Has pandemic response changed the way your business continuity and
disaster response teams think about risk management? It should. Here’s why.
Category: Pandemic Planning and Response
Supply Chain Resiliency and What We’ve Learned From COVID-19
Feb 4, 2021
While supply chains have always been a critical consideration for business continuity programs, because of the pandemic, you’ve likely experienced extra stress on your supply…
Lessons Learned from the Pandemic: Business Continuity Strategies to Increase Resiliency
Jan 26, 2021
Throughout 2020 and into 2021, COVID-19 has been an ever-evolving puzzle for business continuity professionals to solve—and a puzzle that, at times, feels like there…
Reflecting on the Summer of COVID, Tips to Make the Most of Fall
Aug 12, 2020
Ahhh, summer. As we try to squeeze in a few more weeks of sunshine and fun before Labor Day officially calls the season a wrap,…
Epidemic or Pandemic? They’re Different and Why It Matters
Aug 2, 2020
Long before the World Health Organization (WHO) officially deemed COVID-19 a pandemic, people broadly used the term in conversations about the disease. The health crisis that started…
Three Quick Tips to Successfully Engage Executives During a Crisis
Jul 30, 2020
Dealing with leadership teams can be challenging when it comes to your business continuity program. In this unprecedented COVID-19 climate, challenges are even more pronounced:…
Was COVID-19 a ‘Black Swan’?
Jul 21, 2020
Why This is an Important Question for Business Continuity Professionals Many commentators labelled the COVID-19 pandemic as a “black swan” event, but this is a…
After COVID-19 Business as Usual (BAU) is Not Going to Be BAU
Jun 4, 2020
As companies emerge publicly to discuss their plans for return to operations post COVID-19, a return to business as usual (BAU), now seems difficult to…
COVID19 Underscores Why Organizations Need Business Continuity Programs
May 20, 2020
Unfortunately, many organizations don’t see the value of business continuity management programs (BCMP) until it’s too late.That may be the case for many organizations worldwide…
Changing Business Continuity Perspectives in a Post Covid-19 World
May 20, 2020
Like many, I’ve kept an informal journal that summarizes many of my thoughts and observations as our world responds to COVID-19. I’ve also collected excerpts…
How an Automated Notification System Helps Tackle COVID-19 Related Business Challenges
May 14, 2020
October through May is generally a time when many eyes turn toward flu prevention and curbing outbreaks. This year, however, the coronavirus quickly overshadowed the…
Covid-19 Mid-Event After Action Review – Now’s The Time
May 13, 2020
This article is the first in a two-part series, focused on what organizations can and should be doing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to progress….
Looking Backward to Face Forward: Lessons from the COVID19 Frontlines
May 6, 2020
In this age of COVID-19, what better place to look for insight than where a significant milestone of scientific progress occurred in combating germs? Louis…
Pandemic Response And Recovery: A CEO’s Perspective
Apr 23, 2020
Jon Ezrine highlights lessons that CEOs can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic, which will help businesses emerge in a stronger position when the outbreak subsides…