Part 1 of this article suggested that today’s BIA Survey is overused, over-stuffed, over-valued and usually overwhelming.  Instead, the article advocated a solid starting point, narrowed objectives and easily quantifiable goals. The survey itself is a process fraught with problems.  An earlier blog dealt with many of those problems (subjectivity, poor wording, wrong respondents, etc.).  […]

In many organizations, buried somewhere in their Business Impact Analysis (BIA), is a form asking participants to designate what Resources (computers, phones, printers – even desks and chairs) they will require if their normal business operations are disrupted. That sounds like a reasonable request.  For years the concept of Resources-over-Time has slithered its way into […]

Some time ago eBRP posted a blog article I chose to call “The BIA Survey: an Effort in Futility” I’ve been asked why I haven’t published a follow-up article (as the original implied).  It’s less lack of inertia and more a wish to avoid controversy.  Not everyone agreed with my original premise; fewer still may […]

Since the early days of Business Continuity Planning, many organizations have chosen to focus efforts on “Worst Case” and “Hole-in-the-ground” scenario planning, and Departmental Continuity Plans.  The value of Departmental Continuity Plans is a myth. Planning for an artificial, organizational construct ‘the Department’ shifts emphasis from the real reason BCM exists: to resume delivery of […]