BIA Standoff: Value vs. Resistance

We have all felt the pushback when we open a business impact analysis (BIA) with members of our organizations. “Why is this necessary?” “Do we have to do this?” These comments often land hard, with frustrated tones and slouched shoulders. Have you ever had someone audibly groan? I have. People are busy and the questions are tough. In their shoes, I might feel the same. Anti-BIA sentiment comes up on LinkedIn and other forums as well. Even industry practitioners have been known to question its relevance or the value of its outputs. Occasionally, we see a lively response when someone…