Business Continuity Planning/Pandemic Planning Workshop
Duration: 3 Days
The H1N1 virus is in the news. Companies are wondering how to deal with a possible massive outbreak. This course discusses how to prepare for such an event, in terms of considering the risks that may occur and knowing how to deal with them.
This is a three-day course which includes much practical information. At the end of this course, you will have a solid, thorough plan for preparing for a pandemic situation.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is for members of organizations that want to be prepared for a pandemic situation, ensuring that their organization can operate optimally. Companies that interact with larger organizations may find this course valuable – showing their suppliers and customers that they are prepared and can be relied upon.
Workshop Outline
- Assess the Risk – Identify what the risks are for your organization in case of a pandemic situation, including:
- Employee risks
- Customer/Market risks
- Vendor/Supplier risks
- Process risks
- Insurance risks
- Location risks
- Other unique risks to your situation
- Analyze the Impacts – See how your organization will be affected, including in the areas of:
- Customers
- Regulations
- Financials
- Prepare to Mitigate the Impacts – Learn what to do now to reduce any difficulties:
- Know what to do with critical resources
- Work with travel restrictions
- Determine what special skills and training you’ll need
- Prepare for succession
- Keep Your Supply Chains Open – Be sure you can get what you will need when you need it:
- Identify your critical goods and services
- Be prepared with alternate suppliers
- Know how to raise your priority level
- Ensuring Your Employees are Safe and Secure
- Identify optimal work arrangements
- Know how to keep your staff protected
- Ensure your employees get the health care they need
Telephone: +1 (902) 222-9529
