Processes Are Not First

Organizing to support RAS should be first. Structure the organization properly to support a mission-critical environment. Don't reorganize because you're implementing a new process. Many shops do this, but it's wrong. Once you restructure to support RAS, the organization will have clearly-defined process ownership. Processes need one owner for design, implementation, and maintenance.

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