Hunting business continuity plans, the Outdoor Channel way:
Hunting business continuity plans, the Outdoor Channel way DATE: 10 Nov 2008
No matter what the size of your organization, when it comes to business continuity planning, walk tall and carry a big stick. Arnel Ticsay, senior director of IT and online technologies at the Outdoor Channel, doesn't shy away from a challenge. Ticsay was able to convince senior team members to jump on board with a business continuity plan, despite the seemingly remote threat.
It's not the size of the ship, it's the motion in the ocean. Bundle up and be prepared so you'll be ready to brave the elements. Ticsay takes on business continuity with skill, determination and a good plan.
Video Highlights
What is the Outdoor Channel? (:17)
Can you explain what an informal business continuity plan is? (:37)
What are the first steps that you take to formalize a business continuity plan? (1:35)
Preparing stakeholders for a business continuity plan -- do you think that's easier within a smaller company like yours, or does that present more challenges? (2:04)
What do you think was the most important topic covered, or the most interesting thing you learned while at the CIO Decisions Conference roundtable discussion on business continuity? (2:54)
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