A business does not always run on smooth lines, and that is why planning is so important if your organisation is to grow sustainably. This is where Business continuity management (BCM) comes into play. All organisations rely on a number of different aspects running smoothly to work well: think of what can go wrong with your IT, with the economy, with staff sickness or other scenarios that are entirely beyond your control. Is your business really prepared...?
Business continuity management is a process that establishes an ironclad strategic and operational framework that:
Business Continuity Management is all about having a proper plan in place before you need it, and not to be reduced to fire-fighting in an emergency.
Your BCM must be designed around your business and plan on using and protecting your business's own resources.
While the individual processes of business continuity can change with an organisation’s size, structures and responsibilities, the basic principles remain exactly the same for organisations from all business sectors, regardless of their size, scope or complexity.
Benefits of Business Continuity Management
The benefits of an effective Business Continuity Management programme are that your organisation:
The standard for effective Business Continuity management is ISO 22301. Achieving ISO 22301 certification is of great assistance if your business is interested in working with bigger companies, as it offers a guarantee that any disruption of your services will be managed and minimised.