Chartered Management Institute Business Continuity Survey 2008
17 March 2008
On the 10th of March 2008 the results of the 2008 Chartered Management
Institute (CMI) Business Continuity Survey, which has been supported by
Cabinet Office (CCS) was published. Although the report shows a situation
where organisations are taking steps to improve their business continuity
arrangements, for example in relation to the impact of an influenza
pandemic and supply chain resilience, it also shows that there is much more
to be done.
There are many risks that can affect an organisation’s ability to continue
their day to day business, and these can affect organisations of all sizes,
across all sectors, both directly and indirectly. This was highlighted most
recently with the floods of 2007 as evidenced by the findings of this
survey that found up to 33 per cent of respondents in the affected areas
were significantly disrupted. However despite this evidence, too many
organisations still do not have effective business continuity arrangements
in place.
The need for more resilient business continuity arrangements also came out
strongly in the interim findings of the Sir Michael Pitt review of the
lessons learned from the 2007 floods.
By following the recommendations contained in this document and by drawing
on the help and advice set out at the back of the report, you will be
making a first step to mitigate the impact an incident will have on your
organisation. This is not only good news for your organisation but for
national resilience as a whole.
