Business continuity management systems : implementation and certification to ISO 22301

Annotation This practical guide is written for organisations who are implementing a business continuity management system and certification in line with ISO 22301. The development of a BCMS requires commitment, time, resourcefulness and management support. This book will fully equip those new to business continuity management or to management systems with survival skills for the ups and downs of the journey. Enriched with checklists, worksheets and invaluable top tips This practical guide is written for people and organisations that are implementing a business continuity management system and certification in line with ISO 22301. The development of a BCMS requires commitment, time, resourcefulness and management support. This book will fully equip those new to business continuity management or to management systems with survival skills for the ups and downs of the journey. It is divided into four parts; the first two focus on the management system aspects and the remaining two look at the requirements of the standard and translate them into user-friendly guidance notes. Included are checklists to self assess progress and worksheets to assist with the development of a BCMS as the reader progresses through the handbook This practical guide is written for organisations that are implementing a business continuity management system and certification in line with ISO 22301. The development of a BCMS requires commitment, time, resourcefulness and management support. This book will fully equip those new to business continuity management or to management systems with survival skills for the ups and downs of the journey. Enriched with checklists, worksheets and invaluable top tips. Content: List of figures and tables Author Foreword Acknowledgements Abbreviations 1 INTRODUCTION 2 MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS UNCOVERED 3 BUSINESS CONTINUITY FROM A MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PERSPECTIVE 4 COMPARING ISO 22301 WITH BS 25999 AND UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES 5 THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS APPENDIX A APPENDIX B REFERENCES SOURCES OF FURTHER INFORMATION Index This practical guide is written for organisations that are implementing a business continuity management system and certification in line with ISO 22301. It will prove invaluable for those new to business continuity management or to management systems. Enriched with self-assessment checklists, worksheets and top tips. This practical guide is written for organisations who are implementing a business continuity management system and certification in line with ISO 22301. It will prove invaluable for those new to business continuity management or to management systems. Enriched with self-assessment checklists, worksheets and top tips