AgileBCP is a tool which supports all nine elements of this comprehensive and integrated workflow.
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AgileBCP – favorite feature number 4 – comprehensive, incisive information about critical resources.
AgileBCP uses a ‘5 P’ heuristic with 3 questions informing each P. Yes, that’s fifteen questions 😂
AgileBCP – favorite feature number 3 – a structure focused on purpose.
Yes, it’s as simple as that 😂
AgileBCP favourite feature number 2 – risk as a lens into the future
Risk is a concept. It helps us get a better handle on our future uncertainties. The risk lens can be applied BEFORE a disruption event – and AFTER a disruption event. Nature’s warning colour – red – is used to stimulate discussion.
AgileBCP – favourite feature number 1 – risk criteria
As we enter our finalising stages of our User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the AgileBCP software platform, it’s time to let the cat out of the bag on some key features. First, for the things you care about, our Business Continuity algorithm focuses on criticality (to operability) and vulnerability (to impact). Central to our thinking… Read More
Improving governance – an opportunity
Introducing an aide-memoire – “YourOughtWe decision-making app” I think it is a useful tool to support better decisions. It addresses several of the key needs being voiced across our community. If you want your “governance people” to look at my offer please share this note and direct them to YourOghtWe description and YourOughtWe example
Hindsight and Foresight
I’m sure there are quite a few old sayings about “hindsight always being useful to learn from – but foresight being better to not have to“. Sage. I was reminded of the value of foresight in a recent conversation on LinkedIn. Reflecting on the essence of the conversation – supporting good decisions with foresight –… Read More
OughtWe decision app – illustrated with a pinch of fun, and a small example
OughtWe decision app – an Expert System
All criteria are full editable – from delete them, to neutralising them (by setting their weighting to zero, to adding new criteria. Weightings should be adjusted to reflect your context and your values.
Wisdom and trust
Covid has reinforced “it’s tricky who to trust”. This piece in the Financial Review today reflects that – and the classic way of wisely balancing your pool of advice.
Selecting a spokesperson …
… with some tongue in cheek Caucasian male Asian female Bemusing fox
A few quick thankyous …
A “shout out” and thanks to the generosity of many friends – who know who they are and prefer to remain unnamed. Your thoughtful feedback on the OughtWe decision app has seen several significant results. Improvements in ease of use (with more “tips and buttons”) for functionality and navigation; Some good suggestions to incorporate in… Read More
Appreciate the situation.
It’s a golden oldie but the caution to avoid “situating the appreciation” was nicely summarised by Alastair Grant in 2010. “There is a glitch with this process, and it’s called ‘Situating the Appreciation’. It goes like this: You start with a blank sheet of paper and full of good intentions apply logic objectively and without… Read More
Hit the share button to collaborate
For decades great leaders have recognised the strength that good planning processes bring to people who work together. We are simply continuing that tradition. The tool we use facilitates collaboration by enabling “screen sharing” on the platform of your choice, throughout the decision making / planning process.
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Ought we use “lite (tongue-in-cheek) ads”?
Is it a bit of fun? Or is it just a trite distraction? Does it stimulate interest and thinking? Does it enhance accessibliity? Or is it a demeaning? Establishing Context Never underestimate the importance of establishing context. Of agreed objectives, potential options, and weighting agreed assessment criteria. In short, of having your ladder against the… Read More
“Old and Obvious” … but
The underpinning context is always crucial – and a key aspect of that is about objectives. What have they been? How well have we been hitting them? Do they need to be changed in response to our uncertain times? Above all, objectives are not “fuzzy”. They are about what you need to achieve – and… Read More
A hat tip to Edward de Bono
My opinion only – I reckon obituaries ought not be used as an opportunity to put the boots in. Today, it was disappointing to see the prominence given to negative criticism of Edward de Bono in the Weekend Financial Review (see below). The snide style of “de Bono was a purveyor of tosh who traded… Read More
Sure you could – but why would you want to?
“Sure you could – but why would you want to?” is a simple way of challenging the rationale of a decision. I was quite young when I saw the famous film “Lawrence of Arabia” and I vividly recall the above conversation about why someone ought to do a particular thing. In this case, the someone… Read More
What is the value of thinking about the second question?
In an old fave TV Series of mine, Rumpole of the Bailey used to advise “never ask a question unless you know the answer”. Alright – indeed important – in some contexts, but not realistic when dealing with matters of high uncertainty. Uncertainty is like the proverbial onion. Layered with complexities which can be best… Read More
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