When family and friends ask me what I do for a living, I’m almost always greeted by the same blank, confused stare when I respond with “Business Continuity.” To me and others in our profession, the words seem to fit the job. However, even business-minded individuals do not always understand what business continuity means, let […]
If Not a BIA Survey, What? (Part 1)
The Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Survey has evolved over time into an often massive undertaking. Organizations devote 6 months or more to determining the Survey questions, distribution, collection, collation, analysis – and the inevitable follow-ups to resolve discrepancies, anomalies and misconceptions. Upon completion, not only are the results suspect (see my original article) but during […]