Business Continuity and the Pandemic Threat: Learning from COVID-19 while preparing for the next pandemic

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· Packt Publishing Ltd
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About this ebook

A deep dive into the pandemic threat, focusing on COVID-19's lessons and preparations for future outbreaks. This book offers crucial strategies to ensure businesses are ready for the next pandemic.Key Features
  • Practical guidance for pandemic preparedness
  • Real-world case studies from the COVID-19 crisis
  • Actionable crisis management strategies and leadership insights
Book DescriptionIn today’s volatile world, businesses must be prepared for crises, especially pandemics. This book offers a comprehensive guide to help organizations adapt and survive in the face of such challenges. Analyzing the COVID-19 pandemic, it explores the virus's origins, the global response, and the reasons behind widespread unpreparedness. Real-world case studies provide insights into effective strategies and missteps during the crisis. The book offers practical tools for developing a robust business continuity plan and highlights the crucial role of leadership and crisis management teams. It also covers key lessons on managing lockdowns, mitigating economic impact, and addressing the psychological and societal effects of a pandemic. Emphasizing both operational and human aspects of crisis management, the book underscores that proactive preparedness today can safeguard businesses and lives tomorrow.What you will learn
  • Analyze the impact of pandemics on business continuity
  • Understand the origins and spread of pandemics like COVID-19
  • Develop effective pandemic plans and crisis management strategies
  • Examine leadership roles and decision-making during crises
  • Validate and test your pandemic plan through simulations
  • Address the psychological and social impacts of pandemics
Who this book is for

This book is ideal for business continuity professionals, risk managers, corporate crisis management teams, and organizational leaders. It assumes that readers already have a foundational understanding of risk management, organizational structures, and business continuity concepts. It is also valuable for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of pandemic preparedness, with a focus on practical steps that can be implemented in real-world crises. Those looking to enhance their ability to navigate large-scale disruptions will find this book invaluable.

About the author

IT Governance Publishing (ITGP) is the world's only specialist IT governance publisher. We produce books, toolkits and training aids on a wide range of topics including information security, IT governance, information risk, compliance, cyber security, IT service management, project management and management system standards.

Robert A. Clark is a Fellow of the Institute of Business Continuity Management, Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management, and a Fellow of the British Computer Society. His career includes 15 years with IBM and 11 years with Fujitsu Services, working with clients on business continuity management-related assignments. He is now a freelance business continuity consultant, trainer, university lecturer and published author. Contact Robert at www.bcm-consultancy.com.

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