Introduction to Business Continuity Planning

Objective

Understand the fundamentals of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and recognize its importance for your organization.

Key Concepts

What is BCP, and why is it essential?
Learn how BCP helps organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions.
Benefits of a well-defined BCP
Explore how proactive planning minimizes downtime, protects assets, and ensures operational resilience.
Your role in developing a BCP
Understand how individual departments and team members contribute to continuity and recovery efforts.

Assignment

Step 1: Read the Introduction

Begin by reviewing the Introduction to Business Continuity Planning document provided in the email.

Step 2: Reflect on Your Organization

Take a few minutes to think about your organization’s current state:

What are your organization’s main activities and services?
Have you experienced any disruptions or challenges in the past that affected operations?
Are there potential risks or threats specific to your industry or location that you’re aware of?

Step 3: Write a Brief Overview

Based on your reflections, write a 1–2 paragraph overview explaining why developing a Business Continuity Plan is important for your organization.

Step 4: Submit Your Work

Please submit your overview via email by [Insert Submission Deadline].

Next Steps

In Week 2, we’ll explore how to identify risks to your organization.
Your insights from this week’s reflection will help build the foundation for that step.