An organization should conduct preparedness exercises to ensure the workforce is ready to address a crisis or emergency.
> Practise makes perfect
> Use a mix of tabletop exercises, simulations and activation exercises
> Nobody should be exempt from their responsibility to practice
Business Objectives
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To ensure that the entity can effectively handle a crisis should it occur
Considerations
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What functions does the entity need to restore immediately to effectively handle the crisis?
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What scenarios / risks has the organization decided to accept?
Critical Success Factors
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Periodic testing of the plan
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Educating and training personnel responsible for plan execution
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Keep the plan simple