Blog 8: Business Continuity

My understanding of business continuity is basically keep an organization alive during and after some kind of crisis with in a specific amount of time. Knowing this, it seems imperative for every organization to have a business continuity plan on hand in case of a crisis. If I am correct, I remember hearing in class that most organizations are lacking in these kinds of plans. I just have to say that ignorance and denial is not good for anyone, not even for an organization. Companies must face the fact that crises are inevitable, and almost unpredictable. Any organization that does not have a BCP is in for a rough ride. Not being prepared could lead to even bigger crises, forcing the company into a snowball effect.

The Business Continuity Planners Association was created to help organizations with planning for crises. "The mission of BCPA is to provide a professional and educational environment for the exchange of experience, dissemination of information, professional growth, and for added value of mutual interest to the membership," according to bcpa.org. I think I would encourage my company to join even if a BCP had already been established. It never hurts to be overprepared.