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Enhancing Preparedness with Simulation Exercises
Preparedness simulation activities have become an essential component in the development of effective response strategies across various...

Daman Dev Sood
Sep 20, 20255 min read


BCM ≠ BAU: The Leadership Blind Spot That Undermines Resilience
Introduction Not long ago, I was sitting with the top leadership of an organisation, including the CEO. The discussion was on Business...

Daman Dev Sood
Sep 18, 20254 min read


Strengthening Business Continuity for Success
In today’s dynamic and often unpredictable business environment, the ability to maintain operations during disruptions is not merely...

Daman Dev Sood
Sep 15, 20255 min read


Internal Auditors: Police, Partners, or Both?
I have written this blog for Auditors (internal as well as external - used interchangeably or 'auditor' means both in this blog. Should...

Daman Dev Sood
Sep 8, 20253 min read


When Corporate Wisdom Arrives Too Late: A Resilience Perspective
Wisdom Tooth Arriving Late? In recent years, it has become common to see industry veterans and ex-CXOs make sweeping statements on work...

Daman Dev Sood
Sep 4, 20254 min read


Why Companies Should Rethink Their 'Fill it - Shut it - Forget it' Approach to Resilience Programs
Fill it-Shut it-Forget it: Does not work A recent BDO poll revealed that 61% of business leaders now prioritize resilience over growth ....

Daman Dev Sood
Aug 30, 20253 min read


Mastering Effective Risk Management Techniques
In today’s complex and fast-paced environment, mastering effective risk management techniques has become indispensable. Organizations and...

Daman Dev Sood
Aug 29, 20255 min read


Enhancing Business Resilience through Expertise
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, organizations face a multitude of challenges that test their ability to adapt and...

Daman Dev Sood
Aug 25, 20255 min read


I Am the Keeper of Continuity
A Call for Resilience Professionals to Stand Tall In the shadows of boardrooms and beneath the layers of spreadsheets and policies, there...

Daman Dev Sood
Aug 21, 20255 min read


There is Only ONE Business Continuity Strategy in the World – STOCKING!
“What if I told you that all the business continuity strategies you have ever heard of… are actually just one strategy in disguise?”...

Daman Dev Sood
Jul 18, 20254 min read


The MLM of TPRM: Uncovering the Pyramid of Hidden Third-Party Risks
In the world of business, Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) has earned both admiration and criticism for its pyramid-like model of expansion:...

Daman Dev Sood
Jul 6, 20253 min read


Innovation in ‘Resilience-2025’: Charting a Smarter, Safer Future!
I had been struggling to find a topic to write the first blog of the month (I write 2-4 every month). And this speech (...

Daman Dev Sood
Jun 24, 20254 min read


BE DUMB - BE SMART!
Sometimes, It Is OK NOT TO READ Between The Lines! A Resilience Manager’s Guide to Letting Go (Just a Little) We have all heard the...

Daman Dev Sood
May 26, 20253 min read


The Spare Wheel Fallacy: When Controls Exist But Fail Us
Organizations around the world invest heavily in risk management. They follow a familiar and often well-structured path: identify the...

Daman Dev Sood
May 9, 20254 min read


Rebuilding Trust in Crisis: A Three-Phase Approach to Communication and Recovery
1. Introduction In times of crisis, we focus on rebuilding what we can see — buildings, systems, timelines, reputations. Yet one element,...

Daman Dev Sood
May 2, 20255 min read


The ₹3,500 Cr IPO Withdrawal and the Bollywood Movie 'Tumko Meri Kasam'
a Risk Management Case Study Introduction In March 2025, the ₹3,500 crore IPO of Indira IVF, a leading IVF service provider in India, was...

Daman Dev Sood
Apr 25, 20255 min read


Through AI’s Eyes: My Journey of Resilience & Impact
A fellow professional Visakha Singhania ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/visakhasinghania/ ) gave these three interesting questions to...

Daman Dev Sood
Mar 22, 20259 min read


Case Study: The Digital Arrest Scam — A Cautionary Tale
Introduction: Naresh, a tech-savvy and financial professional (better than an average Indian) working in a nearby state and living in...

Daman Dev Sood
Mar 4, 20255 min read


The Monkey Business
The recent nationwide power outage in Sri Lanka caused by a monkey entering a grid/substation ( https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacifi...

Daman Dev Sood
Feb 26, 20254 min read


Beyond Simulations - Why Organizations Must Manufacture Real Crisis Scenarios
Why Simulations Are Not Enough For decades, crisis management practice has relied on tabletop exercises, simulations, and drills. While...

Daman Dev Sood
Feb 8, 20254 min read
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