Program management ensures that all of the functional areas of the
BC/DR lifecycle are managed properly and activities within these areas
are coordinated to create a cohesive process. Without program
management, plans, exercises and strategies are often left to flounder.
This results in obsolete documentation, recovery strategies that no longer
function as designed and ultimately wasted funds.
Program management doesn't need to be an intrusive process. Typical
major program management components include:
- Quarterly leadership meetings
- Annual functional exercises
- Semi-annual tabletop walkthroughs including plan updates
- Bi-annual BIA
Major initiatives such as acquisitions, platform/applications changes and
organizational restructuring are addressed on an as-needed basis. Effective
program management ensures that impacts from these types of changes
are addressed in existing strategies and plans and any new requirements are
addressed as part of the normal lifecycle.
Continuity Flow consultants have extensive program management
experience, including PMP certifications, to ensure our customers have
proven effective BC/DR programs.
Contact us for further details on how to get the most out of your continuity program.