Succession plans are difficult in that most execs think they'll live forever. But Business Continuity plans have succession "built in." It's called "alternate...
Hello, I am doing some research to find any existing solution integrating video surveillance and mesh-ed network capabilities. Ideal being to link together...
Dear Sandip Not sure of your requirement, but we do believe that Succession Planning is towards BC, and our BC Plan template has a sub-section on Succession ...
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Dear Sandip, We regard succession planning as a serious risk and one that is NOT usually addressed fully by organizations. While BC plans usually require an ...
Sandip A few things to consider in developing a viable succession plan are: Ensure that the people under consideration have the authority for financial...
Sometimes there are areas best left to the higher ups. Check with your legal group or an authorative senior manager. Sometimes thy put succession planning in...
Not mainstream business continuity work, but nonetheless a major threat to business as usual and so very much our concern, is when a company decides to finally...
Jon, I did not see training or cutover practice in your list. Parallel testing is fine for many projects, but running in parallel can be a real problem for...
Sandip, In my experience with several companies, Succession Planning is not in scope for the BC Planner. This is a task of the Executive and the Board of...
Added thoughts Is there a Project Manager who understands project risks? What about vendors - will deliveries/services be in place on time? BC planners...
John, Excellent point about project risks. Every project needs to deal with risk on two levels. The first level of risks are to the project itself. These can...
Let's say I have a building of significant importance to the organization and it houses 250 staff of significant importance to the organization. The...
I'm a Business Continuity planner, not a builder. You need someone - architect, builder, building code person at the municipality, SOMEONE with knowledge of...
Would it be feasible to create some strong internal structures - a strong' metal box' such as are used for airport control towers or bomb-proof computer...
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Jul 6, 2007 6:35 am
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Yes, you need a structural engineer. Give them the average enhanced Fujitsu scale winds experienced in the area that you want to try and survive. For lateral...
You may not be able to roll-back the new application. However, if you have kept the old application active it is always possible to enter new transactions into...
I'm going to assume that there is no stronger facility next to your building where your employees could quickly find stronger shelter: 1) Engage an engineering...
Speak with an insurance risk management expert, they may have information on what to look for before your firm buys, leases, or builds. Following their...
Chris, I know that I speak for many when I say "I feel your pain!" Many of the products out there are simply inadequate for a business of any complexity. When...
I think I've finally got my management to accept the idea that we need a BC planning package. The bewildering array of Word, Excel, .TXT, . PDF files, etc.,...
Hi I'm in the market for some call cascade software but have a few requirements. - I need the software to be hosted by a third party - Accessible via the...
Chris, Whilst I will probably be shot down by someI have in the past looked at planning packages and have narrowed it down to three which have ticked enough of...
Jim, Spoken like someone who has recognised the need for, and potential value of, bespoke BC software and who after evaluation has concluded that its best to ...
I am looking to find a (good) case study that discusses a firm that went out of business because it did not prepare well (or not at all). I have searched the...
Two examples that jump out immediately are the Public Information Officer role in the TWA flight 800 case, where the COB went on television to emphasize that...
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The actions or lack thereof of PanAm after the Lockerbie bombing played a big part in the eventual failure of the company. Anotehr good example is the was...
Chris, I would like to add one more to the list provided by Dave, www.ebrp.net. I witnessed a demo recently and the product was pretty good. ALLEN SELVARAJ ...
