Program Policy & Framework Design & Development

Industry standards and best practices emphasize the need for establishing a foundation upon which to build a comprehensive business continuity program. This foundation, or framework, defines the overall initiatives that are created as part of a comprehensive program. Each organization needs a clear policy as its foundation to building a quality program. This ensures the safety of employees and the viability of operations in any emergency. A successful program is dependent upon having a clear statement of direction. Once this step has been completed, the development of your plan can begin.

Firestorm’s policy and program framework is a major component of an overall business continuity program, and is designed to ensure that critical functions are not significantly disrupted following a disaster or crisis of any nature. Firestorm’s policy and program framework is designed to support your company's overall business continuity program through the establishment of company-wide policy and standards, program oversight, and supporting technology for creating and maintaining cost-effective continuity and crisis management plans.

Firestorm creates a framework that clearly states the components of the program, the scope of operations to be included, and the general roles and responsibilities of key representatives within the organization. Every effort is made to incorporate minimum practices required by certain regulatory agencies to ensure local practices comply with regulatory requirements applicable to your company.

Policy and program framework documentation defines the core foundation of a business continuity program:

Definition of the governance structure for oversight and guidance of the business continuity program
Defined roles and responsibilities for crisis management and crisis communications across organizational boundaries
Requirements of the operational units for conformance to the established policy and program framework
Defined components of your company’s program designed to ultimately align to the six core elements of PS-Prep