Operational Resilience

Building Resilience in the Supply Chain: Strategies for Success

Building Resilience in the Supply Chain: Strategies for Success

Disruptions in the supply chain can cost businesses as much as 5% of their annual revenue. With the increasing complexity of global trade and the growing risks of natural disasters, political unrest, and pandemics, ensuring supply chain resilience has become more crucial than ever. Organizations need to implement proactive strategies to build resilience into their ...

Planning and Impact Calculation: Identifying RTOs, RPOs, WRTs, MTDs

Planning and Impact Calculation: Identifying RTOs, RPOs, WRTs, MTDs

Did you know that 60% of businesses without a comprehensive crisis plan fail within one year of a major disruption? The impact of unexpected events on organizations can be catastrophic, leading to financial loss, reputational damage, and even closure. It is crucial for businesses to prioritize crisis planning and understand metrics like Recovery Time Objective ...

Resilience in the Remote Work Era: Adapting Your BCM Plan

Resilience in the Remote Work Era: Adapting Your BCM Plan

Did you know that 88% of organizations worldwide have encouraged or required their employees to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic? This unprecedented shift to remote work has highlighted the critical need for effective business continuity management (BCM), operational resilience (OPR), and organizational resilience (OGR). BCM, OPR, and OGR are essential concepts that ...

Leveraging Data Analytics for Predictive Operational Resilience

Leveraging Data Analytics for Predictive Operational Resilience

Organizations that effectively use data analytics in their enterprise risk management (ERM) strategies are 7 times more likely to achieve operational resilience. Data analytics is transforming risk management, enabling businesses to predict and mitigate potential risks. By using data analytics, organizations can make informed decisions that align with their strategic objectives, enhancing their operational resilience ...

The Role of Leadership in Fostering Operational Resilience

The Role of Leadership in Fostering Operational Resilience

Did you know that organizations with resilient leaders are 5 times more likely to overcome operational challenges and achieve long-term success? Effective leadership plays a crucial role in building and maintaining operational resilience within organizations. Resilient leaders not only overcome personal trials but also guide their communities to triumph over adversity. Just like Nelson Mandela, ...

Strategic Planning for Operational Resilience: Where to Start?

Strategic Planning for Operational Resilience: Where to Start?

Operational incidents cost organizations an average of $4.24 million USD per data breach in 2021. Operational resilience is no longer a nice-to-have, but a necessity in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. As organizations face increasing risks and regulatory scrutiny, strategic planning for operational resilience has become a crucial priority. This article explores the importance of ...

Managing Disruptions: Strategies to Maintain Critical Operations

Managing Disruptions: Strategies to Maintain Critical Operations

Did you know that 90% of businesses experience disruptions at least once a year, affecting their critical operations? Whether it’s a natural disaster, a cyberattack, or a supply chain breakdown, these disruptions can have a significant impact on businesses, their customers, suppliers, and employees. To ensure operational resilience and minimize the impact of disruptions, organizations ...

Achieving Long-Term Sustainability Through BCM

Achieving Long-Term Sustainability Through BCM

Organizations that implement effective business continuity management (BCM) practices are more likely to achieve long-term sustainability. Sustainability is no longer just an environmental buzzword. It has become a crucial aspect of ensuring organizational success in today’s rapidly changing world. BCM plays a vital role in this pursuit. BCM provides a structured approach to help businesses ...

Protecting and Enabling Long-Term Organizational Growth

Protecting and Enabling Long-Term Organizational Growth

Sustained, profitable growth is a goal that many CEOs and business leaders aspire to achieve. However, statistics show that only a small percentage of companies are able to achieve significant revenue growth on a consistent basis. Growth leaders who actively choose growth and align their mindset, strategy, and capabilities around it generate 80 percent more ...

Integrating Environmental Sustainability into Operational Resilience

Integrating Environmental Sustainability into Operational Resilience

Did you know that companies that focus on environmental sustainability in their operational resilience strategies achieve better long-term financial performance? This fact underscores the significant impact of sustainable business practices. The concept of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become a crucial factor in evaluating a company’s performance and long-term sustainability. ESG includes environmental considerations, ...