There are few things more frightening than an audit. At the end of the process, you always feel blindsided. It’s never possible to see what’s coming, and you always end up feeling unprepared, no matter what the outcome. After all, when was the last time you talked to someone who had just left an audit feeling upbeat? For most, just the term “disaster recovery planning,” creates the same level of fear that is so often indicative of an audit.
Creating a solid plan to put in place in the event of a disaster, though, doesn’t have to be the negative process an audit often invokes. In fact, it could be a positive chance to address potential risks and come out as prepared to face your competition, as you are a flood or fire
The Auditor
Wondering what makes those audits so hard to face? It’s the auditors themselves. Auditors look for the negative in every situation. Sure, you did well in this area, but you clearly aren’t putting enough effort into this one over here. Auditors are trained to look for problems. They’re not looking at your strengths. The goal of any audit is to help your organization become stronger by identifying and addressing current problems.
The Disaster Recovery Consultant
Disaster recovery planning may seem just as difficult at the outset, but you approach the entire process from a very different mindset. While the goal is absolutely to help you recover after a disastrous event, the process of creating the plan, as well as the overall outcome, is nothing short of relief. During the development of your plan, you’ll see your company in an entirely new light. Instead of just seeing risks here and there, you’ll see your company’s assets and strengths. You’ll discover how to head off those little problems before they turn into disruptive, costly mistakes. It’s the chance to get a tighter organization filled with confident people who are ready to face a fire, a protest, or just your competition down the road.
Disaster recovery planning may be the most productive process you undertake all year. The best part? At the end, all you’ll feel is relief, peace of mind, and confidence, even if you can’t predict the threat that could be around the corner.
