That's first sentence! Catherine Great has said nothing, but oh how we are listening.

I especially love that "and sovereign of many others," i.e., when you're boss, don't split hairs. It's demeaning.

Now these were edicts and manifestos, which are written. In person, 90% of our communication is nonverbal. That’s why when Henry or Catherine entered – let’s say “granted an audience” – they arrived in state, dressed regally, with attendants, sat in a special chair, others sat away from and below them … and a host of other nonverbal methods that established their authority. How can you translate this into modern-day? Study Emotional Intelligence and nonverbal communication.

3. Automate backup process

Backups are tedious to do. At 6:30pm, most people would prefer to set off home or join colleagues in bar rather than stay in office to find correct tape and start a backup. Automating tedious tasks means they get done.

4. Monitor backup process

While automating backups is a good idea, do check that they are running correctly. Make sure new files are being backed up; make sure files of new users are being backed up. A quick check once a week could avert a much more serious problem later.

5. Keep backups offsite

If your business premises suffer a fire or flood, it is likely that backup media will be lost as well. Fireproof safes only protect media for a given time, typically one hour - if you use one, check manufacturer's specification. If you always keep your backup tape in server then when it is stolen thief will probably throw tape away. It's worth nothing to him, but it could represent bankruptcy to you.

6. Produce a "backup recovery" manual

A major disaster is not time to try to remember how to recover data from your backup media. Have an idiot-proof, step-by-step procedure written - with a copy stored off-site - detailing how to reinstate your company data.

7. Test recovery procedure periodically

Without warning, give backup recovery manual to a member of staff and see how long it takes them to recover data. Many organisations never do this! No one involved with creating manual or backups themselves should be involved in test. The results of test should be analysed and manual updated accordingly. A recovery test should be carried out at least twice a year. This proves both that backups themselves are usable, and that your organisation understands how to use them if necessary.

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