Overview

Averaging across industries, companies can now expect supply chain disruptions lasting a month or longer to occur every 3.7 years, and the most severe events take a major financial toll (McKinsey & Company, August 6, 2020). ISO 22301:2019 Security and resilience — Business continuity management systems specifies management system requirements to help you increase your business resilience. It lays out the requirements to implement, maintain and improve a management system to help your organization recover from disruptions when they arise.

A well-designed business continuity system can reduce the negative impacts of interruptions through preparation for the occurrence of and response to disruptions. The key is preparation, detecting vulnerabilities and creating a more resilient organization, in terms of interactions with local and global conditions. That’s how a business continuity management systems (BCMS) fits into your future.

Key takeaways and learning objectives

• What does a BCMS look like? 
• How can a BCMS help after a disruption?
• How does ‘business resilience’ contribute to recovery?

A Business Continuity Management System that meets the requirements of ISO 22301:2019 will help you to continually monitor and manage conditions across your organization. You’ll be less likely to be crippled in the wake of an unusual event, be more prepared and recover more quickly.

Presenter information

Speaker - Jim Moran, Training Instructor, BSI Group

Host - Caio Cologni,Businss Development Manager, BSI Group Canada