Issue Archive: July/August 2007

No one wants their corporation to die, but unfortunately the odds are that your organization will indeed disappear.

When you plan your work area space, make sure you anticipate not just day one needs, but also how end user requirements will change over time. Have a handle on the amount and configuration of space so that growth can occur without disrupting the recovery operation that is already in place.

Without exception, organizations leveraging BS 25999 are finding that the content is actionable and positioned to be understood by executive managers. And by evaluating and implementing the process recommendations found in BS 25999, business continuity management organizations are realizing higher levels of credibility with their executive management teams.

In May 2006, seasonal hurricane forecasters predicted 17 named storms, including nine hurricanes and five major hurricanes. In reality, the 2006 season ended with 10 named storms, five hurricanes, and two major hurricanes. There are several reasons for the bad 2006 forecasts. Let's look back at 2006 and ahead to 2007.

Q: When an outside firm requests a description of your business continuity plan or program, how do you respond? How much detail is appropriate to disclose? How can a firm demonstrate a reliable recovery capability without revealing sensitive and confidential information?

Compensation for business continuity professionals has been on the rise since 2003. In fact, 2006 showed the highest increases in compensation for full-time, permanent employees (FTEs) with an average of 7 percent. Last year also marked the first time that average total compensation surpassed $100,000 for FTEs.

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