Business Continuity Management: A Practical Guide to Organizational Resilience and ISO 22301, James Crask
Kogan Page, 2024

This decade looks set to be unlike any other in recent history. A short time after the world emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic, armed conflict erupted in Europe for the first time since World War II, and a major war flared up in the Middle East. At the same time, hostilities have escalated between both autocratic and ostensibly democratic nations, creating tensions around the world. As we explore in this issue of the magazine, so-called high-impact, low probability events are in fact a lot more likely than they once seemed.

One key lesson from this era of permacrisis is that the unlikely can – and very likely will – happen. Against this backdrop, robust continuity planning and high levels of resilience are critical. Thus, James Crask’s latest book is a timely tool to help organisations build the resilience they need to survive and thrive.

Highly experienced across the various fields of risk management and resilience planning, Crask has worked in a wide range of roles and across numerous sectors and industries, including the UK Government, the BBC, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, PwC, and most recently, Marsh.

The fully updated second edition of Business Continuity Management: A Practical Guide to Organizational Resilience and ISO 22301 features new case studies and guidance on the latest organisational challenges, describing in careful detail how businesses can make effective decisions in a world of constant crisis.

With expert evaluation of the response to Covid-19, and analysis of the impacts of the wars in Ukraine and Israel, Crask’s up-to-the-minute second edition offers pragmatic approaches for resilience practitioners seeking to grapple with a multitude of simultaneous challenges, and looking to build a sound case to secure any investment needed for recovery.

Featuring key performance indicators, templates and checklists covering planning, response, reporting and assurance, this edition is a vital addition to any business continuity and resilience professional’s bookshelf – whether a seasoned professional or new to the field.

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