Because we have assisted others in identifying key continuity and recovery activities, we have developed desktop exercises that will prove the viability of your plans and highlight areas for further improvement.

Testing can often be time consuming and expensive, so it important that adequate planning and preparation takes place to ensure that maximum benefit is gained. ParkinsonHowe will maximise the benefits of testing by carefully managing and co-coordinating the exercises, to ensure low risk to the business and maximum return on investment.

An effective test will contain the following:

• A body responsible for control and co-ordination;
• Objectives and success criteria;
• A test plan and schedule;
• Briefing of participants;
• Management and co-ordination;
• Event logs and post-exercise critique forms;
• Independent observers;
• Post-test reporting and follow-up.

Our consultants have extensive experience of:

• Callout tests;
• 'Talk through' reviews of recovery plans;
• Scenario-based walkthrough exercises;
• Component tests (e.g. IT, communications or departmental recovery);
• Integrated tests (e.g. multiple systems and/or business processes);
• Relocation tests (technical and business recovery).

For further information our exercise package please contact us at:

Tel: 0161 484 0070
Email info@parkinsonhowe.co.uk