12 Point Program to Business Continuity Planning
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Point 1 - Creating a Planning TeamParticipants will discuss the importance of creating a planning team and who should be included. The size of the team will depend on business operations, requirements and available resources.Workshop Offerings |
Point 2 - Continuity of AuthorityCreating a chain of command with Continuity of Authority maintains leadership during any type of operational interruption. Is the CEO the first person you would call?Workshop Offerings |
Point 3 - Risks and HazardsLearn how to recognize the risks and hazards that are the most probable to your facility and location. How should you plan against specific types of interruptions? What is your highest risk...it may surprise you!Workshop Offerings |
Point 4 - Internal / External Resources and CapabilitiesEach business or organization has internal and external resources that can be utilized for emergency response and recovery. Participants will learn to identify what capabilities are currently available and how to develop others.Workshop Offerings |
Point 5 - Vulnerability AssessmentsFire - Flood - Earthquake - Data Loss or Human ErrorWhat types of emergencies within your facility or community are the most likely to occur? The planner will walk through a vulnerability assessement that assigns probabilities, estimates impact and assesses resources using a numbering system to identify certain types of interruptions. Workshop Offerings |
Point 6 - Essential Business FunctionsYour bottom line could depend on how quickly you are able to resume normal business operations - but what needs to be operating first? Planners need to focus on the most essential of a company's business functions to determine the "what, who and how" of business resumption.Workshop Offerings |
Point 7 - Human Resources: Employee / Owner ContactsThe human resources within your organization are likely your most valuable assets. Discover the skills and specialized training that cannot always be replaced with outside resources. Develop a communication network to notify employees and key contacts.Workshop Offerings |
Point 8 - Workplace Evacuation PlanTraining employees in a simple evacuation or fire drill plan prepares them to react without confusion during an actual emergency event. Assigning responsibility to assist customers, clients or patients out of the facility increases exit efficiency. Where should they go, what should they take, how long should they plan to stay away -- or is it safer to shelter in place?Workshop Offerings |
Point 9 - Workplace Emergency Supply KitEmergencies are unpredictable and could happen during working hours. Is your workplace prepared with necessary supplies to sustain occupants for 8 - 12 hours if necessary? This session will provide participants with supply lists for practical emergency kits for the office and car.Workshop Offerings |
Point 10 - Insurance CoverageWould your insurance claim benefit be enough to keep you in business? Each month businesses pay a premium, confident that their coverage will be sufficient in case of an emergency yet fewer than 10% of Utahn's carry earthquake insurance. Identify alternate types of insurance to cover possible gaps.Workshop Offerings |
Point 11 - Vital RecordsCould you provide vital documents or records upon request to an insurance provider, banker or tax accountant? Recognizes types of records that are vital to the survival of a business or organization.Workshop Offerings |
Point 12 - Data Protection / Storage / RecoveryA major cause of business interruption is a result of a significant data loss. Human error, power failure, a facility fire - all could be the cause. What should an organization do to protect, store and recover vital records and safeguard cyber system?Workshop Offerings |
