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.
Risk | Important Scale 0-10 0: no risk 5: moderate risk 10: extreme risk | Mitigation Strategy |
|---|---|---|
Data Breach | ||
Natural Disaster | ||
Power Outage |
Critical Functions and Recovery Priorities
Tier | Recovery | Target |
|---|---|---|
1 | Immediate Recovery | |
2 | Short-Term Recovery | |
3 | Long-Term Recovery |
Roles and Responsibilities
Crisis Management Team (CMT) | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
Team Leader | |
IT Leader | |
HR | |
Supply Chain Manager | |
Communication Manager |
Communication Plan
A. Internal Communication
Utilize multiple communication channels (email, intranet, messaging apps) to ensure broad access and timely updates
B. External Communication
Communicate with clients, suppliers, and key partners to provide updates on the situation and ensure minimal disruption to external relations
6. Action Steps
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.
Natural Disaster: Implement evacuation procedures, activate emergency protocols, and assess facility damage. Ensure employee safety and begin the recovery process.
Power Outage: Switch to backup power systems and monitor the situation. If prolonged, implement alternative working arrangements and ensure business-critical functions continue.
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