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You have recognised the risk, recorded it and planned what to do about it. What comes next?  There is plenty of guidance around for identifying and recording risks and lots of good ideas for monitoring and review but surely what ultimately counts is how aware we are of the risks we face as a business […]

In the world of risk and crisis management, one thing is certain: each year will deliver a series of events that make us sit up and take note, either in their unique nature, their far reaching impact or for their human factor.All of them will deliver lessons we can learn from. The following have made an […]

Is the world of risk, continuity and crisis about to change as new concepts and approaches linked to resilience gain momentum or are we seeking solutions to the same old stories repacked through a different language? Protecting organisations is big business, or at least it should be, as no one wants to fail and few […]

The proposition that human resources hold one of the golden keys to successful business continuity will be presented on day two of the BCI World Conference and Exhibition in the Listen Stream where we will argue that the HR role in business continuity is often understated, possibly not understood and for many organisations undervalued. This blog first appeared in the Business […]

This week sees the official launch of the new Crisis Management Standard BS11200; is it the answer to all organisations’ worst nightmare? The standard places crises at the boardroom door, with a focus on the strategic implications, the reputational exposure and the long term liabilities that arise. Whilst recognising that “disruptive incidents” which include fires, […]

Could businesses in Britain be setting themselves up for a fall by underestimating the effect of potential Scottish independence on the economic recovery? No one can have missed the deluge of leading broadcast stories and press headlines in response to the most recent polls on the Scottish Independence vote and the apparent swing in favour […]

Why should we pay attention to stories in the press about remote risks? How should they be approached? In recent days Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano has certainly kept us guessing. 4 years ago the Icelandic ash cloud descended: it was transformational in its impact.  No one expected it and no one was prepared for it. If risk […]

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