Combines a practical business lens with proven public‑sector and private‑sector capability models. Read More
Author: John Salter & Associates Consulting Services
John Salter - specialising in the facilitation of risk-based capability reviews; needs-based training; business continuity planning; crisis management exercises; and organisational debriefing. Recognised for “preventing disasters, or where that is not possible, reducing the potential for harm” Ref: Barrister H Selby, Inquest Handbook, 1998. Distracted by golf, camping, fishing, reading, red wine, movies and theatre.
Which risk metrics matter most?
We analyze risk so that we can better manage it. Read More
Capability is more than potential
Walking the Talk: Why Theory Must Meet Practice We’ve all met someone who can explain things perfectly — quote the books, name the principles, cite the research. But when it comes to putting those ideas to work, the magic fades. The truth is that theory without practice is like a plan without a journey; neat… Read More
Capability Assessments and Context
Context is critical for capability assessments. Read More
Consolidated Assessment
Executive Summary Exemplar (Basic Package) The report shows a solid management-system foundation, with no domains rated Absent or Ad hoc, but the overall maturity is 59.1%, so the organisation is stronger in design than in consistent operational proof of use. Four domains are at Operational maturity and seven are at Defined maturity, which means the… Read More
Consolidated Capability Assessment (Health Check) Framework
Understand whether your organisation is capable, not just compliant. Read More
Understand whether your organisation is capable, not just compliant
Understand whether your organisation is capable, not just compliant. Read More
Alignment of the Universal Framework with the American Productivity & Quality Center’s Process Classification Framework®
Understand whether your organisation is capable, not just compliant Read More
Unveiling a range of Gigs to meet your needs
We are pleased to launch a range of solutions which aim to meet various resilience needs by asking the right questions Read More
Sound on paper but …
You have a sound framework on paper (in several domains), but resilience is not yet embedded in how the organisation runs day to day. Read More
The move from traditional Business Continuity Planning to Operational Resilience is real and growing
How strong is the move from traditional Business Continuity and RTOs to a focus on Operational Resilience and Impact Tolerance? Read More
Assessment of Operational Resilience Capability Framework’s Suitability
How suitable is the Operational Resilience Capability Assessment Framework? Very. Read More
Business Continuity Review Document Checklist for Clients
Selecting the right paperwork to achieve an appropriate capability assessment review. Read More
Management Capability Assessment Report
A Capability Assessment of some value – but limited by publicly available information. Read More
Is Resilience Core?
“Can we demonstrate, with evidence, that our most important services will remain within acceptable limits during severe but plausible disruption?” Read More
Standard Continuity & Resilience Review
An example Executive Summary of a Business Continuity Resilience Review by John Salter Read More
A necessary and sufficient BCM/resilience “evidence set”
When commissioned to review a client’s continuity and resilience capabilities I am nearly always asked – “What documentation do you need to review?” You can reflect on my response below: “Minimum Viable” set to request client to consider BCM minimum evidence set: policy & framework, risk register with BCM risks and latest assessment, approved BIAs,… Read More
Necessary and Sufficient Evidence (Consolidated Framework)
For each domain, “necessary and sufficient” evidence means: the minimum concrete artefacts and observations that prove the criterion is in place (E1), enabled (E2), and working in practice (E3). Below is a concise, practical set of examples. 1. Context, Scope, Stakeholders & Strategy 2. Leadership, Governance, Culture & Accountability 3. Integrated Risk & Opportunity Management… Read More
“Necessary and Sufficient” Resilience Evidence
You can treat “necessary and sufficient” at each level as (a) existence of defined artefacts (E1), (b) evidence of use and quality (E2), and (c) evidence that use is routine, linked to other systems, and self‑reinforcing (E3) across all seven domains.[1] Below are concise criteria you can use as an assessment rubric. 1. BCM Program… Read More
Executive Brief – “How ya going?”
An example Capability Assessment across three sites and 11 management domains Read More
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