Could your business continue operating after a flood, power outage, cyber incident or staff shortage? Join this free workshop to learn practical business continuity strategies and create your own business continuity plan.
Unexpected disruptions can have a significant impact on businesses of all sizes. Recent survey responses from local businesses identified severe weather, power outages, staff shortages and key personnel availability among the most common challenges affecting operations.
The Plan. Adapt. Recover. Business Continuity Workshop has been developed to help businesses prepare for these challenges through practical, achievable planning.
During the workshop, participants will:
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Identify the activities that are critical to business operations
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Understand key dependencies, including staff, suppliers, systems and facilities
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Recognise vulnerabilities and single points of failure
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Explore practical options for operating during disruptions
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Develop simple continuity actions that can be implemented immediately
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Connect with available business resilience support and resources
As an added benefit, having a Business Continuity Plan and/or Risk Management Strategy is becoming increasingly important when tendering for government and major projects. Many buyers look for evidence that businesses have quality systems in place and can continue operating during disruptions. Having these documents ready demonstrates capability, credibility and a commitment to business sustainability.
This workshop is suitable for small to medium businesses, sole traders, community organisations and business operators across all industries. No prior business continuity or emergency management experience is required.
Participants will receive:
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A practical Business Continuity Plan workbook
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Guided activities and discussion exercises
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Resources to support future business continuity planning
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Information about additional support available through the Plan. Adapt. Recover. Program
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Complimentary food and refreshments.
