{"product_id":"business-continuity-strategies-protecting-against-unplanned-disasters-hardback-9780470040386","title":"Business Continuity Strategies; Protecting Against Unplanned Disasters (Hardback) 9780470040386","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBusiness Continuity Strategies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eProtecting Against Unplanned Disasters\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKenneth N. Myers (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470040386, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 17 October 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages, Exhibits: 49 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 16.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.497 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"…Kenneth N. Myers, a renowned specialist in contingency planning, has written an excellent resource on a complex topic. It is highly recommended for anyone remotely responsible for business continuity programs. It will assist in enhancing current programs and definitely be an asset in developing new ones.\" (\u003ci\u003eSecurity Management\u003c\/i\u003e; January 2009)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eCost-efficient business contingency and continuity planning for a post-9\/11 and Katrina world\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Disasters can happen. Contingency plans are necessary. But how detailed and expensive do your contingency and continuity plans really need to be?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Employing a thoroughly practical approach, Business Continuity Strategies: Protecting Against Unplanned Disasters, Third Edition provides a proven methodology for implementing a realistic and cost-efficient business contingency program. Kenneth Myers--an internationally recognized contingency planning specialist--shows corporate leaders how to prepare a logical \"what if\" plan that would enable an organization to retain market share, service customers, and maintain cash flow if a disaster occurs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Completely updated throughout to reflect lessons learned from 9\/11 and hurricanes Katrina and Wilma, Business Continuity Strategies, Third Edition helps cost-conscious senior management:\u003cbr\u003e * Establish a corporate contingency program policy and strategy that ensures timely completion of a plan, with minimal disruption to operations\u003cbr\u003e * Minimize plan development costs\u003cbr\u003e * Understand the importance of conducting briefings to communicate the proper mindset before the program development process begins\u003cbr\u003e * Save time and money by avoiding a consultant's traditional approach of extensive information-gathering that contributes little to the development of practical solutions, but much in the way of consultant fees\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Addressing countless hypothetical disaster scenarios doesn't make good business sense. Business Continuity Strategies, Third Edition helps companies focus on what is necessary to survive a natural catastrophe, workplace violence, or a terrorist attack.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Defining the Problem.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Continuity Concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of a Sound Program.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost-Reduction Opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeed for Cost-Effective Solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Workplace Violence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncident Response.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Final Reports of the Federal Building and Fire Investigation of the World Trade Center Disaster.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreased Structural Integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhanced Fire Endurance of Structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Methods for Fire-Resistant Design of Structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproved Active Fire Protection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproved Building Evacuation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproved Emergency Response.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproved Procedures and Practices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation and Training.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 New Contingency Program Paradigm.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOld Paradigm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Paradigm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitioning to the New Paradigm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Developing a Contingency Program.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement’s Responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Much Market Share Could Cost You?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtect Against What?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContingency Planning Requires Specialization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreased Technology Dependency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporate Issue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContingency Program Phases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscretionary Expense.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Planning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAwareness Education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Impact Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a Methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance and Testing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Guidelines for Developing Contingency Programs at Multiple Locations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives and Scope.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection I: Organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection II: Standards for Implementation Planning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection III: Standards for Developing Interim Processing Strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection IV: Documentation Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection V: Standards for Ongoing Maintenance and Testing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Conceptual Business Continuity Strategies for Loss of Computer Operations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolicy and Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52256536822040,"sku":"9780470040386","price":55.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470040386.jpg?v=1781274840","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/business-continuity-strategies-protecting-against-unplanned-disasters-hardback-9780470040386","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}