Business Impact Analysis (BIA) – Critical Process Mapping and Assessment Training Course
The Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is a structured methodology to identify and assess the criticality of organizational processes in the event of disruptions.
This consulting engagement is aimed at operational and administrative leaders who wish to map, analyze, and document business processes to strengthen continuity and resilience.
By the end of this engagement, the organization will be able to:
- Identify critical processes across Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality areas.
- Assess operational, financial, legal, and reputational impacts of disruptions.
- Define recovery priorities (RTO and RPO) for critical processes.
- Develop a process criticality matrix and recommendations for continuity planning.
Format of the Engagement
- Kick-off and scoping sessions.
- Workshops with process owners.
- Real case analysis and data collection.
- Group sessions to construct causal and impact diagrams.
- Drafting and presentation of the BIA report.
Evaluation
- Active participation in workshops and data collection (20%).
- Contribution to impact analysis and scenario discussions (40%).
- Validation and feedback on the draft BIA report (40%).
Engagement Customization Options
- To request adjustments to the scope of this engagement, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Module 1: Kick-off & Scoping
- Define objectives, scope, and stakeholders
- Confirm critical processes (Finance, Supply Chain, Quality)
- Communication and coordination plan with Purchasing area
Module 2: Process Mapping & Data Collection
- Workshops with process owners
- Validation of critical process list
- Identification of resources and dependencies
Module 3: Impact Analysis
- Assessment of financial, operational, legal, and reputational impacts
- Definition of RTO and RPO for each process
- Evaluation of upstream and downstream dependencies
Module 4: Risk & Vulnerability Assessment
- Identification of disruption scenarios
- Impact and likelihood matrix
- Review of existing controls and identification of gaps
Module 5: Reporting & Recommendations
- Drafting of the Business Impact Analysis report
- Development of process criticality matrix
- Recommendations for continuity and recovery planning
- Executive presentation of findings
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Participation of process owners
- Access to documentation of key processes
- Management endorsement for data collection and workshops
Audience
- Finance teams
- Supply chain teams
- Quality assurance teams
- Purchasing area representatives
- Executive management
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