Disaster Management Plans: Why Are They So Important?
Disaster Management Planning for your Business Avoiding disasters in life is impossible. There is always the potential for a risk to eventuate into a disaster, and businesses are not immune to such disruptions. From localised disruptions to global events, disasters of any size can have the potential to disrupt operations and have long-lasting negative impacts […]
Water Industry: Protecting your Business from Emergency Events
Water is integral to the survival and success of every nation across the globe. The water industry encompasses a variety of businesses involved in processes involving running pumping stations, water catchments, wastewater treatment plants, desalination plants, transport pipelines and dams and reservoirs for drinking water. The industry contributes $23 billion annually to Australia’s economy, and […]
Applying Risk Mitigation Strategies
Applying Risk Mitigation Strategies for Organisational Resilience Threats that have the potential to ruin a business’ profitability and longevity exist in every field. Your business may have been particularly unaffected by disruptions or crises in the past, but if the previous two years have taught us anything, it’s that risk is always around us, and […]
Reporting requirements are changing for federal critical infrastructure. Are you ready?
Under new legislation amendments, major operators of certain pieces of infrastructure will be required to report cyber threat activity and provide ownership details to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). These amendments to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (the SOCI Act) came into effect on 8th April 2022. While a three-month grace period is […]
What makes an organisation resilient?
Why do some organisations cope with disasters, emergencies and disruptions better than others? In our profession, we have witnessed organisations absorb and manage threats. At the same time, other vulnerable businesses are wounded, often mortally from the same event. Resilient organisations appear to have two strong features that vulnerable businesses lack, being: They manage strategically […]
Using Risk Mitigation Principles to Minimise the Impacts of Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply chains and logistics are principal components of global trade and commerce, and without stability and reliability, supply chains supporting the world market would suffer greatly. Many global events, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the current conflict in Ukraine, have led to unprecedented disruptions globally, with every party from the supplier to the store owner, […]
Keys to Business Longevity: The Importance of After-Action Reviews
If your business has been impacted by an emergency or crisis event such as major flooding, extreme storms, IT disruptions, fire or pandemic then it might be time to consider incorporating After-Action Reviews into your business’ emergency management planning process. After-Action Reviews are crucial to the emergency management cycle, as they allow your business to […]
Keys to Business Longevity: Emergency Management Planning
They may not be common, but emergencies are guaranteed to have an impact on your life at some point, and your business is no exception. Everything from natural disasters to equipment failure to supply chain disruptions can lead to sudden emergency events that have the potential to decimate business operations. Being able to effectively prepare […]
Natural Disasters: Extreme Flooding in Australia 2022
The current rainfall events in New South Wales and Queensland have taken the country by surprise and have caused unprecedented flooding in many areas of both states. Floodwaters have inundated houses, schools, and businesses, and have led to many having to wait for rescue from the roofs of their homes. Some reservoir and dam levels […]
What is Business Continuity Planning?
Back to Basics: What is Business Continuity Planning and Why is it so Important? Business Continuity Planning is the cornerstone of an established, enduring business. Put simply, a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) aims to see your business losing as little as possible during a crisis. A BCP focuses on maintaining key operations during a crisis […]
