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Introduction

Crisis Governance, Business Continuity, and Risk Recovery Planning Training Course provides a structured and practical approach to building organisational resilience in today’s uncertain and disruption-driven environment. Organisations increasingly face complex risks, including operational failures, cyber incidents, geopolitical instability, and supply chain disruptions, making effective crisis readiness essential.

This training course focuses on strengthening crisis governance, ensuring continuity of critical operations, and enabling efficient recovery. Participants will explore frameworks aligned with ISO 22301, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), and structured risk assessment techniques to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.

Through real-world case studies and scenario-based learning, the Crisis Governance, Business Continuity, and Risk Recovery Planning Training Course equips participants with the tools to respond decisively, protect key assets, and restore stability. It enables professionals to build resilient systems that support coordinated action, informed decision-making, and sustainable recovery outcomes.

What are the Goals?

Crisis Governance, Business Continuity, and Risk Recovery Planning Training Course aims to develop participants’ ability to anticipate, manage, and recover from crises using structured frameworks and practical methodologies. It focuses on strengthening governance, continuity planning, and recovery strategies.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Establish governance structures that enable rapid and effective crisis decision-making
  • Develop and maintain Business Continuity Management Systems aligned with ISO 22301
  • Identify critical business functions using Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessment techniques
  • Build comprehensive crisis communication plans for internal and external stakeholders
  • Design incident response and operational recovery strategies
  • Coordinate cross-functional roles and responsibilities during crisis situations
  • Develop Disaster Recovery Plans for technology, infrastructure, and facilities
  • Conduct simulations, drills, and tabletop exercises to test readiness
  • Strengthen organisational resilience and continuity culture

Who is this Training Course for?

Crisis Governance, Business Continuity, and Risk Recovery Planning Training Course is designed for professionals responsible for ensuring organisational resilience, continuity, and effective crisis response. It is ideal for individuals involved in leadership, risk management, and operational recovery planning.

This training course will be particularly beneficial for:

  • Crisis management team members responsible for response coordination
  • Business continuity and organisational resilience specialists
  • Risk managers and compliance professionals
  • Senior managers and executives involved in crisis decision-making
  • Security and emergency response leaders
  • Cybersecurity and IT disaster recovery teams
  • Public sector leaders and NGO preparedness coordinators
  • Professionals overseeing operational recovery and continuity planning
  • Individuals responsible for stakeholder communication during crises

How will this Training Course be Presented?

Crisis Governance, Business Continuity, and Risk Recovery Planning Training Course uses an interactive and application-focused learning approach to ensure practical understanding and skill development. Participants will engage in expert-led sessions that introduce key concepts such as crisis governance models, continuity frameworks, and recovery strategies.

The training course incorporates scenario-based discussions and real-world case studies to highlight best practices and common challenges in crisis management. Hands-on workshops guide participants through developing continuity plans, conducting Business Impact Analysis, and designing recovery frameworks.

Tabletop simulations provide opportunities to practice decision-making under pressure and evaluate response effectiveness. Collaborative learning and group exercises further enhance knowledge sharing. This approach ensures participants leave with actionable strategies to strengthen resilience, maintain operational continuity, and lead recovery efforts with confidence.

Course Content

Day 1

Day One: Crisis Governance & Leadership Under Pressure

  • Understanding crisis types and organizational vulnerabilities
  • Crisis Governance model: structure, roles, responsibilities
  • Crisis leadership competencies & rapid decision-making
  • Forming crisis committees and command centers
  • Legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations during crises
  • Stakeholder engagement & leadership communication principles
  • Case study: Global crisis governance failures and lessons learned
Day 2

Day Two: Business Continuity Management Foundations (ISO 22301)

  • Introduction to Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)
  • ISO 22301 framework and certification requirements
  • Understanding continuity lifecycle: Plan – Do – Check – Act
  • Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Identifying critical functions
  • Determining RTO, RPO, and MTPD
  • Risk assessment techniques for continuity planning
  • Workshop: Conducting a BIA for a real organizational scenario
Day 3

Day Three: Developing Effective Continuity & Crisis Response Plans

  • Designing business continuity strategies
  • Crisis response procedures and playbook development
  • Departmental continuity strategies (IT, HR, Operations, Finance)
  • Crisis communication planning (Media handling, Internal communication, Public announcements)
  • Escalation matrices & decision criteria
  • Workshop: Drafting a crisis response playbook
Day 4

Day Four: Disaster Recovery & Operational Recovery Planning

  • Technology and data continuity considerations
  • Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) structure and alignment with BCP
  • Cloud resilience and cyber incident recovery
  • Facility and infrastructure recovery strategies
  • Coordination with third parties, suppliers, and government entities
  • Testing, drills, and simulation exercises
  • Tabletop exercise: Responding to a simulated disruption
Day 5

Day Five: Organizational Resilience & Long-Term Recovery Strategies

  • Building a resilience culture across the organization
  • Post-incident evaluation and lessons learned processes
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action plans
  • Transition from crisis mode to normal operations
  • Financial and reputational recovery strategies
  • Designing the long-term recovery framework
  • Final workshop: Building an integrated Crisis Governance & Recovery Roadmap
  • Course wrap-up, evaluation, and open discussion

The Certificate

Recognition
  • Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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