Business Continuity Planning

Prepare your business for disruption with this practical 3-hour workshop. Learn to identify critical operations, assess risks, create response plans, and build resilience to keep your business running and recovering quickly.

 Workshop details:

Option one - In person
Date: Wednesday, 1 July
Time: 9am -12:30pm
Location: Matai Research Institute 

Option two - In person
Date: Wednesday, 15 July
Time: 9am – 12:30pm
Location: Matai Research Institute

Option three – In person
Date: Tuesday, 21 July
Location: Matai Research Institute

Disruptions can happen at any time - from severe weather and cyber incidents to supply chain issues, power outages, or the loss of key staff. This practical three-hour Business Continuity Planning Workshop helps business owners and managers build resilience, minimise disruption, and prepare their business to respond and recover with confidence. Using a simple, step-by-step framework, participants will gain the knowledge and tools needed to develop a practical Business Continuity Plan tailored to their business.

What You Will Learn   

• The fundamentals of Business Continuity Planning and why it matters
• How to identify critical business processes and key dependencies
• Common business risks and disruption scenarios
• How to assess impacts and set recovery priorities
• Practical strategies for communication, customer management, and staff support during disruption
• How to protect cash flow, systems, information, and operations
• The four key stages of continuity planning: Assess, Prepare, Respond, and Review
• How to create and maintain a practical Business Continuity Plan

Who Should Attend

Small and medium-sized business owners, managers, and decision-makers who want to strengthen their business resilience and be better prepared for unexpected disruptions. 

It is suitable for businesses at any stage of their continuity planning journey, whether you are creating your first plan or reviewing an existing one.