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Using self-assessments to enhance business continuity programmes.

Lisa Trousdale1

  • 1Ernst & Young, 303 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA 95110, USA.

Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning
|October 1, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Business continuity self-assessments are economical tools for identifying gaps and improving programs, though they don't replace independent audits. They enhance awareness and prepare teams for formal reviews.

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Area of Science:

  • Business Continuity Management
  • Risk Management
  • Organizational Resilience

Background:

  • Self-assessments offer an economical method for evaluating business continuity programs.
  • They serve as a preliminary step before independent audits, enhancing program readiness.
  • These assessments are crucial in resource-constrained environments for tracking progress.

Discussion:

  • While not a substitute for independent audits, self-assessments effectively identify program gaps and areas for enhancement.
  • They play a vital role in fostering awareness among team members regarding business continuity.
  • Self-assessments provide measurable outputs to track program maturity and identify deficiencies over time.

Key Insights:

  • Self-assessments are valuable for identifying gaps and enhancing business continuity programs.

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  • They improve team awareness and prepare organizations for independent audits.
  • Measurable outputs from self-assessments track improvements and deficiencies in resource-constrained settings.

    • Outlook:

    • Continued integration of self-assessments can lead to more robust and mature business continuity programs.
    • Future research could focus on standardizing self-assessment methodologies for greater consistency.
    • The role of self-assessments in fostering a proactive resilience culture is likely to grow.