Definition
A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a documented strategy outlining how an organisation will maintain essential functions during and after a disaster or disruptive event. It aims to minimise operational downtime and impact.
Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)
A well-executed BCP is vital for resilience, but the transcript highlights that these plans are often aspirational on paper (‘on slides’) and fail to reflect the reality of an organisation’s preparedness during actual outages or crises.
Key properties or components
- Risk analysis
- Business impact analysis
- Recovery strategies
- Plan testing and maintenance
- Communication protocols
Contradictions or debates
BCPs presented in documentation or during presentations often do not align with the organisation’s actual capabilities and preparedness during real-world disruptions.