Summary:  In this seminar session we will consider the advantages of developing a continuity capability to help mitigate the risks facing organisations and satisfy clients of this fact. We will explore how to manage the likely consequences of a business interruption and how to plan for recovery. Importantly we will look at the British Standard BS25999 and hear from an organisation that has developed a continuity capability.

Who Should Attend: Anyone with responsibility for the continuance of service or product provision in the event of an emergency and anyone keen to understand how continuity can be a competitive advantage. This is likely to include senior managers, operations managers, risk managers and H&S managers.

Venue:  Holiday Inn Express, University Street, Belfast

Price per delegate: £10 plus VAT

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Summary: In this seminar session we will look at how best to design, deliver and evaluate an exercise of your emergency or continuity plans. We will explore the new British Standard Published Document PD25666 Exercising and Testing and will hear from an organisation that has recently undertaken an exercise using this guidance.

Who Should Attend: Anyone with responsibility for ensuring that their organisation’s procedures and people are truly ready should the plan have to implemented. This is likely to include senior managers, operations managers, risk managers and H&S managers.

Venue: tbc

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Summary: In this seminar session we consider Organisational Vulnerability and the importance of leadership in preventing the ‘incubation’ period for crisis. We will see that organisational culture and poor leadership have a significant role in the majority of disasters even though some other physical event may be given the blame. We shall explore individual mental toughness and decision-making as determinants for success in preventing or managing disaster.

Who Should Attend: Anyone with responsibility for ensuring the long-term viability of their organisation. This is likely to include senior managers, operations managers, risk managers and H&S managers.