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 Business Continuity plans are fundamental methods by which organizations prepare for crises. Updating these plans can be difficult and time-consuming, and only a few individuals may be up to the task. Yet, in order to be successful, BC plans must reflect the needs of the organization, and that can achieved through a combination of BC specialists and lines of business.
MissionMode accelerates the creation, management and use of BC plans through its unique management and communications capability.
Review and Change Plans
The responsible team can be notified that a review is required. Using the existing plan version, the reviewers can discuss and draft any changes. These can then be agreed or re-drafted as necessary. When the plan has been agreed, it can be uploaded into MissionMode and used immediately during an exercise or crisis. All comments and actions are audit logged for later analysis.
Active Plans—Templates
Beyond simple plan storage, MissionMode will take the principal elements of a typical, passive document and turn it into an active plan that can be used to manage an incident – thus providing a single way to both plan and execute.
Plans can be templated so that:
- Contacts can be mobilized
- Checklists can be utilized to prompt actions and track progress
- Resources are stored and made available to suit the need.
Testing and Exercising
The stored, active, template can be used to test the plan and exercise the business. Using the template, an exercise can be created which will allow participants to use MissionMode as if a real incident was in progress. Using the template to drive MissionMode's Situation Center, users can work as if they are in the same room together while still being able to conduct business as usual. This removes many of the organizational worries associated with an exercise, yet provides a more realistic working environment.
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