Business Continuity Planning

Business Continuity (BC) is the practice of ensuring critical operations can continue or resume quickly during disruptions. Aligned with ISO 22301, a robust BC program minimises operational, financial, and reputational impact while protecting employees, customers, and stakeholders. 

Any organisation that relies on people, processes, or systems to deliver products or services can benefit from a BC program. Aligning with International Standards and best practice, even small or medium-sized organisations gain resilience, minimise disruption, and ensure critical operations continue during unexpected events. 

Absolutely. We provide end-to-end support from initial assessments and program design to plan development, training, and testing ensuring your BC capability is structured, practical, and appropriate to the size and complexity of your organisation. 

Many sectors have specific BC expectations. For example, APRA-regulated entities must comply with CPS 230, critical infrastructure operators under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act) must maintain resilience plans, and other industries may follow local or international standards such as ISO 22301. Escalate combines regulatory expertise, industry best practice, and practical experience to design and implement BC programs that meet these requirements, including policy documentation, plan testing, outcome reporting, and ongoing guidance to ensure your organisation remains compliant and resilient. 

All BC programs are different; however, depending on the client requirement, Escalate can: 

1. Facilitate Business Impact Analysis (BIA) workshops to identify critical functions and dependencies 
2. Develop or update Business Continuity Plans tailored to your organisation 
3. Deliver training and awareness sessions for staff and leadership 
4. Conduct validation testing and exercises to ensure plans are practical and effective 

BC plans should be reviewed at least annually and after any significant organisational change. Validation testing (such as scenario exercises or table-top drills) should also be conducted regularly to confirm readiness and embed staff confidence in the plans. 

Yes. We offer continuous improvement support, refresher training, and periodic plan reviews to ensure your BC capability remains effective as your business, systems, and regulatory environment evolve.