In business the unexpected should be expected. The best time to look at business continuity plans is before you need to invoke them.
The main advantages are not due to the plan itself, but in the valuable discussion and brainstorming that takes place when a Business Continuity Plan is prepared.
In real emergencies people do not follow their plans slavishly but the backbone and the pre-thought around the plan are what kicks in as an effective response.
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