Free Business Continuity Action Plan Template
Business Continuity Action Plan
Business Name: [Your Company Name]
Prepared By: [Your Name]
Email Address: [Your Email]
Risk Assessment
This section identifies potential threats, their likely impact, and the strategies in place to mitigate those risks.
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Risk |
Important Scale 0-10 0: no risk 5: moderate risk 10: extreme risk |
Mitigation Strategy |
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Data Breach |
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Natural Disaster |
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Power Outage |
Critical Functions and Recovery Priorities
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Tier |
Recovery |
Target |
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1 |
Immediate Recovery |
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2 |
Short-Term Recovery |
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3 |
Long-Term Recovery |
Roles and Responsibilities
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Crisis Management Team (CMT) |
Responsibilities |
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Team Leader |
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IT Leader |
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HR |
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Supply Chain Manager |
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Communication Manager |
Communication Plan
A. Internal Communication
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Utilize multiple communication channels (email, intranet, messaging apps) to ensure broad access and timely updates
B. External Communication
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Communicate with clients, suppliers, and key partners to provide updates on the situation and ensure minimal disruption to external relations
6. Action Steps
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Data Breach: Activate the IT and Security Team to contain the breach, assess the scope, and initiate recovery efforts. Notify affected parties and regulatory bodies, if applicable.
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Natural Disaster: Implement evacuation procedures, activate emergency protocols, and assess facility damage. Ensure employee safety and begin the recovery process.
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Power Outage: Switch to backup power systems and monitor the situation. If prolonged, implement alternative working arrangements and ensure business-critical functions continue.
