DCR Partners | Digital | Change | Risk

⭐ New White Paper - Software Testing! ⭐ With more organisations accelerating their digital transformation efforts to differentiate their brands and offerings, we created this white paper to introduce the topic of software testing and its importance for your organisation. It outlines key considerations to ensure that assurance effectively mitigates risk and that software testing results in quality outcomes. You will gain valuable insight about: ➡ Defining software testing ➡ Practical examples of a risk-based approach ➡ Providing assurance that adds value Download your copy now – https://hubs.la/Q02JJ2Vx0 We are in the process of planning our next roundtable. This is due to take place in September and will cover 'Change Portfolio Management'. To register your interest please email us - marketing@dcrpartners.co.uk #softwaretesting #software #testing #ITchange #changemanagment #assurance #changeframework #digital #digitaltransformation #whitepaper

👋 Welcome to the team! 👋 We are pleased to announce and welcome Chloe M. to the DCR team as a Senior Consultant! We’re excited to have you on board and look forward to seeing the impact your skills and fresh perspective will bring to our team. 🚀 Here is a little bit about Chloe... Chloe joins us as a senior consultant responsible for supporting on Crisis Management Simulations and to develop our frameworks and processes within DCR. Chloe's background is in Cyber Security where she has had various roles, developing policies, running social engineering exercises, system monitoring and running crisis management simulations. She also has an IntM security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies. Outside of work, Chloe enjoys meeting up with friends, reading, travelling, and participating in aerial sports. 📖🌍 #welcome #team #skills #perspective #dynamic #meettheteam

💥 New Video: Crisis Management 101: Avoiding Pitfalls and Building Resilience 💥 The importance of crisis management cannot be overstated. A crisis can escalate rapidly, causing significant harm to an organisation's operations and reputation. Effective crisis management is crucial because it helps organisations respond swiftly and efficiently to mitigate damage, ensure business continuity, and protect their reputation. Bryan Hurcombe, Director from the DCR team has provided his insights and perspective into: ✔️ Why crisis management is important today ✔️ The key components of an effective crisis management plan ✔️ The common mistakes made in crisis management and how they can be avoided Check it out below! 💡⬇️ If you’d like to learn more about how we can support you in all aspects of crisis management, please don't hesitate to get in touch - https://hubs.ly/Q02PGNq40 #crisismanagement #operationalresilience #businesscontinuity #strategy #resilience #riskmanagement #video

⭐ Success Story - Flutter Entertainment ⭐ Flutter's rapid growth led to a doubling of workload, especially in IT and cyber audits, highlighting a shortage of in-house IT audit skills. This, coupled with the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, meant that hiring proved to be a significant constraint, taking over six months to find suitable candidates. To address this, Flutter enlisted DCR Partners to bridge the gap in their resources and IT audit capabilities. To learn more about how Flutter's experience with DCR Partners has matured beyond simply addressing staff shortages to becoming a trusted and collaborative partnership, offering specialised skills, expert advice, and seamless integration with internal teams, take a read of our full case study here: https://hubs.la/Q02PhBns0 Gerard H - CISSP, CCSP #customersuccess #feedback #successstory #casestudy #operationalresilience #advisory #assurance #delivery #cyber #IT #riskmanagement #audit #auditdelivery

⭐ Free Supplier Exit Criteria Template & Guidance ⭐ Effective management of supplier exits is crucial for minimising risks and maintaining business continuity. A clear, well-structured exit strategy is essential to ensure a smooth transition and minimise disruption when parting ways with a supplier. To help businesses navigate this critical process, we’re offering a FREE expert-developed template designed to guide you through establishing clear and comprehensive exit criteria for supplier relationships. What you'll gain: ✔️ Clear exit criteria for smoother supplier transitions ✔️ Reduce risks, ensuring uninterrupted business operations ✔️ Tailor the template to suit your organisation's specific needs. Take control of supplier transitions with confidence. Download our free template today and safeguard your business! ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02NNcVf0 #supplychain #supplychainmanagement #thirdparty #vendormanagement #exitstrategy #process #offboarding #riskmanagement

🐾 Happy International Dog Day! 🐾 Today, our team is sharing some of our favourite snapshots of our loyal, four-legged work companions. These pups have been with us through every deadline, every Zoom call, and every coffee break. Here’s to all the dogs who make our lives (and our workdays) better! Share your dog’s photo in the comments - we’d love to see them! 📸🐕 #internationaldogday #workbuddy #workcompanions

⭐ Celebrating a Decade of Excellence! ⭐ In 2014, Raj Kohli founded DCR Partners with a clear focus: to enable organisations to make more impactful decisions, balancing risks that they face alongside the commercial realities of their business. Specifically, Raj was eager to help leaders deliver on their business objectives, whilst effectively managing complimentary capabilities relating to technology, cyber, data, and change. Over the past decade, our dedication to this goal has only grown stronger. 💪 In the course of our growth, we've built a strong team of passionate and skilled individuals, all dedicated to delivering outcomes that empower our clients to overcome their most significant challenges and discover new opportunities. 🤝 Sometimes though, it’s just about cutting through the noise and helping our clients to get things done! As we reflect on the past 10 years, we are incredibly proud of the impact we've made and the partnerships we've built. Thank you to our clients, partners, and our incredible team for your continued trust and support. Here's to the next decade of innovation, growth, and success! 🎉 #10yearanniversary #businessmilestone #innovation #technology #cybersecurity #datastrategy #change #advisory #assurance #servicedelivery #growth #success

💥 New Blog Post - 'Crisis Management: IBM's Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024 - Part 2' 💥 The "Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024" by IBM shows that the financial impact and complexity of data breaches are increasing. Having an up-to-date and well-exercised Crisis Management Plan is your road-map for dealing with a breach efficiently. It outlines roles and responsibilities, so there's no confusion about who’s doing what. This is crucial because during a crisis, every second counts. The faster you can identify and contain the breach, the less damage and cost you'll incur. Bryan from the DCR team has written a follow-up blog that has more of a focus on business disruption and recovery, particularly through crisis management. Check it out here! - https://hubs.la/Q02KbSQG0 If you missed the first part, catch up here: https://hubs.la/Q02KbF_10 #cybersecurity #businesscontinuity #databreach #data #cyber #risk #riskmanagement #crisismanagement #report #technology #financialimpact

💥 New Blog Post - 'Key Takeaways: IBM's Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024' 💥 As per every year, the "Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024" produced by IBM is a wake-up call for businesses worldwide. The financial impact of breaches is growing, driven by complex threats and evolving attack vectors. However, with the right mix of technology, training, and proactive measures, you can mitigate these risks. Bryan from the DCR team has helpfully summarised the key takeaways of the report, check it out here! - https://hubs.la/Q02JRLYS0 #cybersecurity #businesscontinuity #databreach #data #cyber #risk #riskmanagement #crisismanagement #report #technology #financialimpact

⭐ New Video - Roundtable Recap: Delivering Change Outcomes Through Software Testing ⭐ Change sponsors no longer accept unstructured and non-managed testing. A wide range of industry sectors have appeared in the national headlines where software challenges have been experienced. Given this and the increasing number of organisations accelerating their digital journeys to differentiate their brands and customer offerings, we hosted our second ‘change-focused’ virtual roundtable where we brought together audit, risk and assurance professionals from across industry sectors to gain their perspectives on the important topic of software testing. 💡 Three main areas highlighted as part of the discussion included: 1. Defining software testing 2. Practical examples of a risk-based approach 3. Providing assurance that adds value Watch our short overview video below to hear Aaisha's and Paul's insights on the roundtable. ⬇️ Stay tuned for our summary white paper that will be coming very soon! 👀 #softwaretesting #software #testing #ITchange #changemanagment #audit #assurance #changeframework #roundtable #overview #video