business continuity:
SELLING TO THE BOARD

One of the first hurdles that many business continuity planners reach is that of convincing the company's board to buy-in to the business continuity process and to provide an appropriate budget. This section provides information to help in this area...

Business continuity: a different perspective
Business continuity needs to be focussed on the strategic goals of the organization if senior management support is to be forthcoming, says John Stagl.
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Business continuity: helping firms stand out from the crowd
Using the example of the legal industry, Peter Joyce explains how business continuity can help differentiate companies in crowded sectors.
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Fact Sheet on Business Continuity Management
Useful overview by SPRING Singapore, the region's standards agency.
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Fending off disaster
Article aimed at convincing CIOs of the importance of business continuity.
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Justifying the business continuity project
A positive approach to the board, stressing the benefits of the project to the organisation and the 'bottom line', is more likely to be accepted. However, to achieve this the BC planner may need to interpret terms of reference a little more generously than is customary.
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Justifying the contingency plan
A Disaster Recovery Journal article.
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Making the case for business continuity
By seizing the initiative and getting involved in all the phases of the business, BC professionals can facilitate the development of processes that can create value for the organisation as well as mitigate risks.
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Overcoming preparedness fatigue
In the absence of an event or other external mandate, how do you keep management engaged and willing to continuously invest in organizational preparedness?
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Selling business continuity investment to the boss
Advice published by Purdue University may help in this area.
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Selling business continuity to finance directors
Nick Sutton discusses how business continuity professionals can gain more budget allocation for their departments.
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Successful business continuity programs: be strategic from the start
A business continuity program should start with a well presented business case and a clear roadmap. Mark Carey explains.
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The key importance of understanding Recovery Point Objectives
Garry Poole explains why RPOs are a vital tool for persuading senior management to invest in a business continuity programme.
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The intrinsic benefits of business continuity management
Understanding the full benefits of a business continuity management programme is key to obtaining board-level support, appropriate funding and to ‘selling’ the concept to stakeholders.
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Ten ways to help CFOs sleep better
ABD Insurance and Financial Services has compiled a check-list to enable businesses to initiate a relatively quick risk control programme.
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Why invest in business continuity?
In an article aimed at those just starting to explore the subject, Mel Gosling explains why business continuity is worth the effort and the expense.
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