Overview
This is a professional, proven and trusted Business Continuity Plan Template fully aligned with ISO 22301 the international standard of business continuity. It is an effective Microsoft Word Template that is fast to deploy and easy to customise.
This is a comprehensive business continuity plan with examples that is simple to deploy, easy to configure and quick to implement.
The purpose of the Business Continuity Plan Template is to provide a plan for the business to continue in the event of a disaster. It is to protect life, preserve health, safety and wellbeing of people and minimise adverse impact on the business and customers.
Business Continuity Plan Template Contents
- Document Version Control
- Document Contents Page
- Major Incident / Crisis Planning
- Emergency Response Phase
- Crisis Management Phase
- Business Recovery Phase
- How and When To Invoke This Plan
- Incident Priority Levels
- Business Continuity Plan
- Establish Operational Comms
- Set up the Emergency Control Centre
- Set up the Telecommunications
- Access the Battle Box / Business Continuity Documentation
- Convene the Crisis Management Team
- Crisis Management Team Contact Details
- Key Site Contact Details
- Internal Key Site Contact Details
- External Media / PR / Communication Contact Details
- Determine what happened
- Assessment
- Decide Objectives
- Assess Risks
- Identify Resources
- Communicate
- ACT on Plans
- Scenario: Loss of Site or Loss of Access to Site
- Scenario: Loss of Systems
- Return to Business as Usual
- APPENDIX A – GUIDES
- Policy Compliance
- Human Resources
- Communication
- Finance
- Buildings and Premises IT
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