"Testing the plan is more important than the plan itself"
States that for business recovery planning to be successful, more than just a business recovery plan should be produced. Proposes that testing and training are just as important as the plan itself. Addresses three key areas: the plan and its importance; what else is needed to manage a disaster; and what is gained by testing and training. Concludes that an extensive programme of testing and training will prepare an organization for almost any contingency.
Keywords: Contingency Planning; Disasters; Exercise; Tests; Training
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 March 1996
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