Everything You Want to Know About Business Continuity

ISBN-13: 9781849282000 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 276 str.

Tony Drewitt;IT Governance Publishing

Opis

This is a unique practical digest for managers and professionals who need to know the whole story.

It delivers "how to do BCM in the most effective way," whether to do it and the difference it really makes to corporate governance, corporate social responsibility and directors' contingent liabilities.

This comprehensive guide deals with all aspects of "best practice" in business resilience, including current issues like choosing software, national and international standards, and even sustainability!

Readers won't be missing out on any significantly different thinking and will know how to make their organization as resilient to operational threats as it can be!

Business continuity is crucial to the survival of your business. Learn how to manage it effectively.The risks for businesses today are increasing all the time, as are the consequences of incidents and interruptions. Too many companies lose time, customers and income because of circumstances beyond their control. Companies that have a business continuity plan are able to not only minimise their losses and retain their clients, but also win new business!Everything you want to know about Business Continuity will show you how to develop a modern response to the operational risk landscape and how to prepare your organisation for interruptions to your key activities, minimising the impact on your bottom line, reputation and credibility. You will be able to identify and assess the risks to your company and put in place a fit-for-purpose business continuity plan which will enable you to meet the expectations of your customers and stakeholders in the event of an unforeseen incident.This practical book will guide you through domestic and international standards relating to business continuity, with particular reference to ISO22301. Companies achieving certification under the Standard will communicate to their stakeholders their commitment to uninterrupted supply. Your company will enjoy greater customer loyalty and be more competitive, enabling you to retain and win more business!Tony Drewitt held a number of technical, commercial and senior management positions before becoming a full-time management consultant 10 years ago. He was one of the first consultants in the UK to achieve full certification under BS25999-2. Tony has been a practising business continuity consultant, trainer and technical expert since 2001 and is a professional member of the Business Continuity Institute.Everything you want to know about Business Continuity is Tonys third ITG publication and follows the successful BS25999: A Pocket Guide and A Managers Guide to BS25999.Buy this book and gain the tools you need to future-proof your business!