NEW EVENTS - Continuity Forum launches new BCM Educational Workshop Series
Business Continuity Management BCM - EVENT - Support - Advice
Introducing Business Continuity Basics
If you are new to Business Continuity Management, have just started (but find the task of implementing business continuity daunting) or if you need help in finding a way through the BCM jungle, then the Continuity Forum BC Basics series of educational events is for you. BC Basics is designed to lead you through the key steps of identifying where you need business continuity; gaining the support within the organisation and beyond and creating your first BC plans. The BC Basics Workshop events will be run in a specific order, and we strongly recommend that participants attend the entire programme, in order to maximise the value. BC Basics has been designed around current and evolving good practice and is applicable to public, private and voluntary organisations of all sizes. Those who have already attended similar events run by Continuity Forum have acknowledged the value of the information delivered and have achieved a clear understanding of how to implement the BCM process in their organisations. These BC Basics Workshop Events are held in a round table format, allows and encourages each of the delegates to build their knowledge and skills in a logical format. Each of the events will be facilitated by the Continuity Forum, and will use 'real life' examples to encourage a free and open exchange of views. The aim of the events is to establish a clear understanding of key elements of BCM in order to enable further development of skills and knowledge relevant to each particular group of delegates, which can be connected with the real life challenge of building BCM in your organisation. Continuity Forum BC Basics is run as a series of events, allowing each delegate to build their knowledge and skills in a logical, structured format. To ensure that best value is gained, the events will be run in a specific order, and we strongly recommend that delegates attend the entire programme. Places can be booked on individual events if desired |
Event Sessions: |
Each session will focus on a different aspect of the BCM process and over time builds to cover all elements required to develop an effective BCM process within your organisation. In addition, the structure and content conforms to current guidance and the standards. Combined with our benchmarking service this workshop series will enable all organisations to develop and measure their progress helping to create Continuity and building the organisational Resilience. The first sessions are directed towards initial phases of the BCM development process so vital for an effective BCM Plan. |
Understanding the Business 18th July |
The first event helps delegates to identify stakeholders, critical activities and processes and the resources the organisation needs to deliver critical activities at the time of disruption. The event starts with an overview of current good practice and concludes with a process mapping session and exercise. Session leader: John Sharp, Policy and Development Director, Continuity Forum |
Getting Buy-in 27th July |
The second event in the series concentrates on gaining support for Business Continuity Management from executives, middle managers, operating staff and suppliers. Delegates will be encouraged to consider how best to 'sell' BCM across the organisation and beyond. The event will commence this session with a presentation which will be followed by an exercise and feedback session. Session leader: John Sharp, Policy and Development Director, Continuity Forum |
Business Continuity and your Suppliers DATE - 1st August |
Your organisation, whether public, private or voluntary and regardless of size is dependent upon suppliers. Many will also have outsourced key activities and use intermediaries to deliver their products and services to their customers and clients. A failure by a key supplier, outsource organisation or intermediary may disrupt the supply to clients and customers who will hold you responsible for the disruption. Managing suppliers is therefore critical. The event will examine the role of procurement in including BCM requirement in contracts. Session Leader: Winston Kobylka, Government Management College |
Building A Business Continuity Plan DATE - 4th August |
This session will consider the range of options that can be used to ensure continuity at the time of disruption. It will cover what should be included in the planning process, and the style of plans. This event will help provide useful feedback on existing plans, and delegates are encouraged to bring their plans for sharing and advice. Session leader: John Sharp, Policy and Development Director, Continuity Forum |
Outline Agenda for all Events in this Programme |
09.30 Introduction & Housekeeping 09.40 Opening Address - The Continuity Forum 10.00 Round Table 1 - Discussion Exercise ba sed on Continuity, relevant to the Audience 11.00 Coffee & Networking 11.30 Round Table 2 - A discussion of topical issues relevant to the Audience 12.30 Round Up - Closing Comments from The Continuity Forum The first series is being run in London (City) and is open to delegates from all sectors and types of organisation. The events are run under the Chatham House Rule, encouraging delegates to share their experience and knowledge in the open forums. It is intended to run a further series out of London in the Autumn. The charge for each session in BC Basics will be £50 + VAT for non-members (payable in advance). Members of Continuity Forum are able to attend free of charge. |
Please do contact us ASAP to book your place on these highly valuable sessions Please do contact HERE! or by phone on 020 8993 1599.