Forrester Seeks Input On Business Resilience Survey

Forrester and the Disaster Recovery Journal have teamed up to launch their annual study on business resilience, according to Forrester. The survey focuses on business continuity and operational resilience, and is open to individuals who work on creating business continuity plans, building operational resilience, or maintaining business operations despite disruptions.

The study aims to examine various topics in resilience, including disaster recovery and the adoption of operational resilience mandates. Forrester reported that in their last survey, they found that the testing situation for business continuity plans has largely remained unchanged since 2008, with most organizations only testing once per year.

The previous survey also found that IT failures had a significant impact on disruptions, with 59% of respondents reporting an IT failure that caused an invocation. Additionally, the top lessons learned from invocations included the need for better organization-wide communication and collaboration, as well as a central dashboard for decision-makers to track incidents.

This year's survey will also explore how AI is helping organizations improve their business resilience, as well as how it may be driving the invocation of plans. Forrester is seeking input from business resilience decision-makers and influencers, who can complete the survey in approximately 20 minutes.

Once the survey is complete, the results will be summarized on the Disaster Recovery Journal's website, and Forrester clients will have access to in-depth reports on the survey findings in the next few quarters. All survey responses will be anonymous, and participants who submit their email address will receive a complimentary Forrester report on the state of resilience in 2026.

The survey is an opportunity for organizations to share their experiences and help Forrester and the Disaster Recovery Journal get a better understanding of business resilience. By participating, respondents can also receive a free report and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights in business resilience.

The study's findings will be particularly relevant in today's business landscape, where organizations face increasingly complex disruptions and threats. By examining the latest trends and strategies in business resilience, Forrester and the Disaster Recovery Journal aim to provide valuable insights and guidance for organizations looking to improve their resilience and adapt to changing circumstances.