Step 8: Develop an Action Plan and Schedule

Step 8: Develop an Action Plan and Schedule

Create a Schedule

It is a challenge to schedule and estimate the time needed for a DR Planning project. The issues are that there are never enough people and never enough time. How do you know you have identified all the work?

This step in the project management phase will guide you to find out the most important tasks to be taken care of and also, the obstacles to watch for when you are trying to establish the DR Planning project schedules and estimate individual task duration.

Get Agreement on Dates

When assigning tasks to team members, it is unwise to state simply, “I need this task completed by such-and-such a date.” Without any input into the scheduling process, the team member may not accept accountability for meeting the target.

Instead, ask, “How soon can you complete this task?” Negotiate, if necessary, but be sure to get an agreement, and to hold the team member accountable for meeting the agreed-upon date.

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Reference

Goh, M. H. (2016). A Manager's Guide to Implementing Your IT Disaster Recovery Plan. Business Continuity Management Specialist Series (2nd ed.). Singapore: GMH Pte Ltd.

Extracted from "Chapter 12: Plan Development"

 

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