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Business Continuity Plan Checklist

Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis

Identify critical business functions and processes

Evaluate potential risks and their impact on operations

Determine the maximum allowable downtime for each function

Assess the financial impact of disruptions

Prioritize business functions based on their criticality

Plan Development and Strategy

Develop recovery strategies for critical business functions

Create detailed continuity plans for each department

Establish roles and responsibilities for team members

Document emergency procedures and contact information

Develop communication plans for internal and external stakeholders

Training and Testing

Provide regular training for employees on continuity procedures

Conduct tabletop exercises to test the plan

Perform full-scale drills to evaluate preparedness

Review and update the plan based on test results

Ensure third-party vendors are included in continuity planning

Plan Maintenance and Review

Schedule regular reviews and updates of the continuity plan

Monitor changes in business operations and update the plan accordingly

Review regulatory requirements and ensure compliance

Maintain an inventory of critical resources and suppliers

Ensure the plan is accessible and stored in multiple locations

Crisis Management and Communication

Establish a crisis management team

Develop a crisis communication strategy

Set up emergency communication channels

Create templates for common crisis scenarios

Train spokespersons for media interactions

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