Do you REALLY need a Business Continuity Consultant?
Before you start the process of retaining a consultant, why not make sure that you really need a "belt and braces" consulting arrangement. Are there just specific aspects that you need o concentrate on? The checklists below will help you identify which parts of your business continuity plan you need to focus on
Operational Priorities for Recovery
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We have identified all operational priorities
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We understand the difficulties that could be encountered if these operational priorities could not be met
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We have identified the information systems that support our operational priorities
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We have identified the suppliers that support our operational priorities
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We have identified our alternative workplace needs
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We have identified any specialist equipment that is required to meet operational priorities
Core Capabilities for Recovery
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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We have confirmation that our IT systems can be recovered to meet the tolerances within our operational priorities
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IT systems recovery capabilities have been recently tested and confirmed
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Our IT function has proven processes for the recovery of our IT infrastructure and critical application systems
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There is clear ownership and responsibility throughout the IT function for these recovery process
TELEPHONY
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A process for Telephony switching, if required, has been developed
REMOTE WORKING CAPABILITY
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Remote systems access facilities and capabilities can support the level of envisaged remote working
WORKPLACE RECOVERY
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Alternative physical workplace facilities can accommodate the envisaged number of staff to be relocated
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All necessary equipment is available at alternative workplace facilities OR “workarounds” are available and proven
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Transport arrangements are in place to move relocated staff to designated location
Departmental Action Plans for Recovery
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Key roles have been identified
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Contact details for individuals filling key roles have been included in the plan
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The plan identifies any communications facilities available to recovery team members and how to activate and use them
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As far as possible, we are confident that key role holders understand their roles and competent in their performance
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The plan recognises different types of impact and has included action plans accordingly
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The plan includes accommodates different phases of the business cycle (i.e. month-end, financial reporting deadlines etc.)
Communications Strategies
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We have identified all audiences that could be affected by an incident within our organisation
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We have clear ownership of the communications channel to each audience
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Those responsible for managing specific communications channels are competent in any technologies or platforms we intend to use to communicate with the chosen audience
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We are confident that any contact lists used are up to date and accurate
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We are confident that internal communications will remain INSIDE our organisation