Do you know what your Information Requirements are?
Having worked with a number of organisations it is still surprising to find that many do not have a clear understanding of what information they need during a disruptive event, in order to best support their decision making.
Most organisations have very comprehensive plans and procedures, which have been proven over time. What they don't seem to have done is to "map" the information they will need in order to meet the objectives of the plans and therefore support the key decisions which will need to be made.
If the organisation can map the information requirements as a component of their plans and procedures, this will ensure that the right information is captured which supports the decisions which need to be made in order to achieve the strategic intent/objectives for the organisation. Of course this also develops a common situational picture which I will discuss in more detail later.
Understanding how information supports your Recovery Objectives
We have developed a very simple process for helping organisations to understand their Information Requirements (IR).
Attached is a PDF template which you can download to help you capture the key information you need to support your decision making and overall strategic objectives.
Download the PDF below.
IR Table