# Business Continuity Policy and Program Management > Policy and Program Management is where business continuity becomes real. It covers everything from policy approval and governance to assigning responsibilities, setting review cycles, and keeping your BCPs up to date. *This content is available in full at: https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-policy-and-program-management* Policy and Program Management is the engine behind your Business Continuity Program. It ensures leadership buy-in, regular maintenance, and strategic alignment. Without it, continuity stays theoretical. With it, you build a system that works and keeps working even as your business evolves. This discipline covers: - Policy approval and governance structures - Assigning responsibilities across teams - Setting review cycles and update schedules - Keeping [Business Continuity Plans](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-plan.md) current and relevant Fixinc helps organisations run real programs rather than simply ticking compliance boxes. We provide leadership with clarity on what needs to be signed off, when, and why. We help track updates, define responsibilities, and embed [business continuity](https://docs.fixinc.io/service/business-continuity.md) across teams. Whether starting from scratch or fixing an outdated [framework](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/policy-and-framework.md), we make it sharp, usable, and owned at every level of your organisation. ## Delivery Approach Fixinc delivers Business Continuity Policy and Program Management in four steps following the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology: 1. **Plan**: Agile, first-principles planning ensures a smooth rollout of your refreshed program 2. **Do**: We ensure Business Continuity Policy and Program Management is rolled out smoothly at your organisation 3. **Check**: Your Business Continuity Policy and Program Management is draft until validated. We will fix that 4. **Act**: Your team and ours will be ready when your Business Continuity Policy and Program Management is activated in real life ## Engagement Process When you start Business Continuity Policy and Program Management with Fixinc, you can expect the following: **Initial Consultation** - A link will be sent via email from our Advisory team - Pick a time convenient for you via phone, Teams, Zoom, or in person - 30-45 minute discussion covering your objectives - We share how we do things and provide time for Q&A **Proposal and Quote** - Proposal delivered within 24 hours detailing scope of work - Discussion one week later - Final quote provided 10 minutes after discussion for signing - If not signed within 5 weeks, we assume timing is not right ## Delivery Phases **Review and Health Check** All Business Continuity Policy and Program Management engagements start with a deep review of what is already in place. We set benchmarks formed from best practice and ISO standards. **Design and Develop** With as much involvement as necessary from your team, we build out the Business Continuity Policy and Program Management component of your Business Continuity program to the highest quality available. **Validate** Where appropriate, we test and validate your new Business Continuity Policy and Program Management discipline. This provides tangible evidence of capability and maturity to your stakeholders. **Maintain** The number one setback for organisations who embed resilience is momentum. We build a plan to ensure your Business Continuity Policy and Program Management runs annually. ## Related Business Continuity Disciplines Expand your Business Continuity Policy and Program Management with these complementary disciplines: - [Business Impact Analysis](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-impact-analysis.md): Breaks down what matters most so you can protect it, prioritise it, and bounce back fast - [Business Continuity Training](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-training.md): Trains teams to understand, own, and act on business continuity with complete confidence - [Business Continuity Plan](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-plan.md): Your playbook for keeping things running when the unexpected hits - [Policy and Framework](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/policy-and-framework.md): The foundation that starts with a policy and framework that actually works - [Threat Intelligence and Analysis](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/threat-intelligence-and-analysis.md): Delivers actionable insights into potential threats enabling proactive preparedness - [Business Continuity Program Review and Audit](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-program-review-and-audit.md): Tells you if your Business Continuity Program actually works - [Desktop Scenario Exercises](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/desktop-scenario-exercises.md): Brings your plans to life with real events and tailored threats ## Frequently Asked Questions **What kind of outcomes can we expect from engaging in Business Continuity Policy and Program Management?** Clients typically gain clarity, leadership alignment, and a measurable shift in preparedness through our Business Continuity Policy and Program Management delivery, no matter their starting point. **How is Business Continuity Policy and Program Management different from traditional approaches?** Unlike templated models, our Business Continuity Policy and Program Management work adapts to the client's sector, stakeholders, and risk profile. It is hands-on, flexible, and always validated. **Does Business Continuity Policy and Program Management link to other services or tools you offer?** Yes. Business Continuity Policy and Program Management often feeds into our other services like planning, validation, or digital tools. We design it to integrate, not sit in a silo. **What does the Business Continuity Policy and Program Management discipline involve when delivered by Fixinc?** Business Continuity Policy and Program Management at Fixinc is built to be clear, structured, and aligned with our Tungsten Diamond lifecycle. It is tailored to your program maturity and backed by real-world application. **How do we know when our Business Continuity Policy and Program Management activity is fully effective?** We validate success through exercises, engagement, and outcomes. If your Business Continuity Policy and Program Management effort drives action, conversation, and continuous use, it is working. ## Case Studies Organisations across various industries have partnered with Fixinc for their resilience programs: - [UTS](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/uts.md): Streamlined emergency plans and built lasting resilience across campus - [OceanaGold](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/oceanagold.md): Embedded business continuity into mining operations across multiple countries - [Optus](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/optus.md): Reset continuity and recovery programs from exercise to execution - [EDL](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/edl.md): Brought crisis leadership and business continuity into alignment across energy operations - [Stride](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/stride.md): Rebalanced emergency management plans without disrupting existing teams - [Auckland Museum](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/auckland-memorial-war-museum.md): Preparing for threats without compromising heritage --- **View this page online:** https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-policy-and-program-management For program inquiries: [Contact Fixinc](https://www.fixinc.io/contact) | info@fixinc.org | +64 800 349 462