The Covid-19 pandemic highlights the importance of business continuity planning. Being prepared with a practical business continuity plan (BCP) that covers unexpected scenarios can help minimise disruption to your business.
An effective BCP should answer questions like:
- How robust are your communication networks and infrastructure to support internal communication and customer engagement?
- How robust are your supply chains?
- What business operations will be prioritised in the event of a disruption?
- Do your partners and vendors minimise potential disruption or make BCP implementation more challenging?
Implementation: Test your BCP
- Can your BCP withstand different test scenarios?
- How often should BCP be tested and reviewed?