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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
