Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Abbreviations; List of tables; List of figures; Introduction; 1 Fundamentals of business continuity management; Background; What is business continuity management?; The principles of business continuity management; Long-range focus; Leadership; Governance; Good business practice; Multidisciplinary function; Communication; Value preservation; Adaptation; Application of business continuity management in corporate setting; Process evaluation; New product/service assessment; Resources allocation; Long-range planning; Workplace location.;"Wei Ning Zechariah Wong PhD MBCI CBCP is a principal consultant at Atkins providing business continuity management solutions to organizations across a range of sectors. He is one of the leading experts at the British Standards Institution (BSI), where he contributed to the development of the world's first business continuity standard BS 25999. He has written for several journals in the area including Continuity Journal and Disaster Recovery Journal. Dr. Jianping Shi is a highly experienced business and investment consultant with over 20 years' experience. She has worked in various sectors including financial services and management consultancies and she has a strong background in corporate strategic planning, asset management, risk management and business continuity management. She is Chief Executive of Instramax, which is an international provider of business continuity services"--;"A Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) is a management framework that creates controls to address risks and measure an organization's ability to manage disruptions. The International Standard, ISO 22301, helps protect against the threats, including natural disaster, IT failure, staff illness, terrorist threat or a disruption in the supply chain. It provides a framework for assessing critical suppliers and their associated risks, assessing current business practices and planning contingency measures, so when disruptions happen, businesses are prepared and able to respond effectively. Business Continuity Management System offers a complete guide to implementing a fit-for-purpose resilience capability in any organization. Structured in line with ISO22301 and with a focus on performance improvement throughout, chapters cover developing, establishing and operating a BCMS initiative. Built upon the principles of the International Standard and current best practice, with a practical focus on theories and models, this book offers an objective, thorough solution for the practitioner."--