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Business Impact Analysis (Continuity)

Business analysisFinance and risk

Reference model

Business Impact Analysis FrameworkA canvas of 9 boxes laid out on a grid of 3 columns and 3 rows: Identify Critical Functions, Assess Impact, Determine Recovery Time Objectives, Identify Dependencies, Prioritize Functions, Develop Recovery Strategies, Review and Update, Communicate Findings, Test and Validate.Identify CriticalFunctionsList essential business functionsthat must continue.Assess ImpactEvaluate the impact ofdisruptions on each function.Determine Recovery TimeObjectivesSet targets for how quicklyfunctions must be restored.Identify DependenciesList resources and processescritical to each function.Prioritize FunctionsRank functions based on theirimportance and impact.Develop RecoveryStrategiesCreate plans for restoringcritical functions.Review and UpdateRegularly revisit the analysis toensure relevance.Communicate FindingsShare the analysis withstakeholders.Test and ValidateConduct exercises to testrecovery strategies.

Understanding the potential impacts of disruptions on business operations.

About this model

A structured approach to assess the potential impact of business interruptions and to develop strategies for recovery and continuity.

Originator not stated.

How to read it

  • Focus on the critical functions and their dependencies.
  • Evaluate the impact of disruption on each function.

What this does

Identifies and evaluates the potential effects of disruptions on business operations, helping prioritize recovery strategies and resource allocation.

When to use it

Use it when assessing risks to business continuity and determining the impact of potential disruptions on operations.

Not when: Do not use it when the business has no identified risks or when continuity planning is not a priority.

What happens next

Develop a continuity plan based on the findings from this analysis.

Golden thread

Builds on ←

  • Risk Assessment
  • Business Continuity Plan

Feeds into →

  • Continuity Strategy Document

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Drafted with AI and reviewed by Eccellere on 04/11/2026. Guidance, not advice: apply your own judgement.