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Influence across more business units with DORA readiness

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What is the Influence across more business units course about?

Map workforce risk to DORA's operational resilience requirements with precision Communicate confidently with risk, compliance, and technology teams using shared frameworks Position HR as a proactive partner in resilience planning, not a support function Lead workforce continuity planning into audit-ready documentation Become the reference point for people-related resilience decisions across business lines.

What do you take away from the Influence across more business units course?

Map workforce risk to DORA's operational resilience requirements with precision Communicate confidently with risk, compliance, and technology teams using shared frameworks Position HR as a proactive partner in resilience planning, not a support function Lead workforce continuity planning into audit-ready documentation Become the reference point for people-related resilience decisions across business lines.

What's included with your purchase?

12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters) Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access 30-day money-back guarantee.

What does the Influence across more business units cover on delivery and format?

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access. Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with practical integration into ongoing work.

How does this compare to the alternatives?

Unlike generic compliance training, this course focuses specifically on HR's role in DORA implementation, with real examples from global banks and practical tools you can apply immediately in your role.

What does the Influence across more business units cover on frequently asked?

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

How is the Influence across more business units delivered?

The Influence across more business units is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. A certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Influence across more business units cost?

The Influence across more business units is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

Closely related courses: Influence across more business units with DORA, Influence across more business units with DORA compliance.

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Influence across more business units with DORA readiness

A tailored path to scaling HR impact in complex financial institutions through operational resilience alignment

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Who this is for

Senior HR advisor in a global financial institution navigating regulatory change and cross-functional collaboration demands

Who this is not for

Entry-level HR generalists, standalone compliance officers without HR duties, or practitioners outside regulated financial services

What you walk away with

  • Map workforce risk to DORA's operational resilience requirements with precision
  • Communicate confidently with risk, compliance, and technology teams using shared frameworks
  • Position HR as a proactive partner in resilience planning, not a support function
  • Lead workforce continuity planning into audit-ready documentation
  • Become the reference point for people-related resilience decisions across business lines

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Understanding DORA’s scope for HR leaders
Clarify DORA’s relevance to workforce planning, incident response roles, and staffing continuity. Identify where HR intersects with resilience mandates.
12 chapters in this module
  1. What DORA regulates in people functions
  2. HR’s role in incident response planning
  3. Workforce continuity definitions
  4. Mapping roles to critical functions
  5. Incident reporting obligations for HR
  6. Third party staffing under DORA
  7. Geographic coverage implications
  8. HR data in resilience assessments
  9. Linking staff availability to service levels
  10. Regulatory definitions of essential personnel
  11. HR inputs into internal audits
  12. Documentation expectations for people plans
Module 2. Identifying critical personnel across CIB
Define who counts as essential under DORA, document justification, and ensure continuity of expertise across regions and teams.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Criteria for critical function holders
  2. Role-based vs person-based designations
  3. Documenting depth in key positions
  4. Regional variations in staffing models
  5. Cross-border staffing challenges
  6. Succession planning under DORA
  7. HR records required for audit
  8. Review cycles for critical role lists
  9. Engaging legal on designation authority
  10. Handling overlaps with MiFID roles
  11. Escalation paths when roles change
  12. Maintaining role inventories
Module 3. Workforce continuity planning essentials
Build actionable HR plans that meet DORA’s expectation for maintaining staff during disruptions.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining acceptable absence thresholds
  2. Remote work policy alignment
  3. Cross-training tracking methods
  4. Regional contingency staffing
  5. HR support during declared incidents
  6. Communication trees for staff
  7. Documentation of backup staff
  8. Testing workforce resilience
  9. HR incident response checklist
  10. Tracking staff availability metrics
  11. Updating plans after incidents
  12. Integration with business continuity
Module 4. HR inputs into operational resilience testing
Contribute effectively to test cycles with documented people scenarios and responsive planning.
12 chapters in this module
  1. HR scenarios in resilience testing
  2. Simulating staff unavailability
  3. Testing communication workflows
  4. Documenting HR’s test outcomes
  5. Participating in cross-unit drills
  6. Measuring recovery time for teams
  7. Adjusting plans based on test results
  8. Linking test findings to training
  9. Reporting HR metrics to risk teams
  10. Frequency of test participation
  11. HR documentation for auditors
  12. Improving test realism over time
Module 5. Managing third party staffing under DORA
Ensure outsourced roles meet resilience standards and HR has oversight of continuity plans.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining critical third party roles
  2. Contractual obligations for staffing
  3. HR oversight of vendor personnel
  4. Documentation of vendor backups
  5. Onboarding checks for resilience
  6. Monitoring third party performance
  7. HR’s role in vendor incidents
  8. Exit planning for key contractors
  9. Geographic distribution risks
  10. Tracking critical vendor staff
  11. HR audits of third parties
  12. Escalation paths for vendor failure
Module 6. Aligning HR policies with resilience requirements
Update internal HR frameworks to reflect DORA’s expectations for staffing stability.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Leave policies during incidents
  2. Overtime and surge capacity
  3. Hiring freezes and planning
  4. Critical role onboarding
  5. Documentation of staffing rules
  6. HR policy version control
  7. Regional policy variations
  8. Emergency staffing approvals
  9. HR compliance with internal controls
  10. Training staff on resilience roles
  11. Updating handbooks and guidance
  12. HR governance over policy changes
Module 7. Building documentation for auditors
Produce complete, consistent, and accessible records that satisfy internal and external reviewers.
12 chapters in this module
  1. HR artefacts required for DORA
  2. Document retention timelines
  3. Versioning and access control
  4. Internal audit preparation
  5. Responding to auditor requests
  6. Linking documentation to controls
  7. HR evidence packs for review
  8. Formatting for cross-border audits
  9. Redacting personal data safely
  10. Maintaining document trails
  11. Review cycles for HR files
  12. Centralising HR compliance records
Module 8. Communicating HR’s role in resilience
Articulate HR’s contribution to operational resilience clearly to non-HR stakeholders.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Explaining HR’s role to tech teams
  2. Presenting to risk committees
  3. HR messaging for leadership
  4. Using common terminology
  5. Tailoring communication by audience
  6. Linking people plans to business outcomes
  7. Avoiding HR jargon in reports
  8. Answering technical questions
  9. Building credibility with compliance
  10. Creating shared understanding
  11. Handling difficult questions
  12. Follow-up communication after events
Module 9. Integrating HR with incident response
Ensure HR is part of the operational response during disruptions, not an afterthought.
12 chapters in this module
  1. HR in incident command structure
  2. Staffing during declared incidents
  3. Tracking employee safety and status
  4. Communication during outages
  5. Managing absenteeism in crisis
  6. Support for impacted teams
  7. Documentation of HR actions
  8. Post-incident HR review
  9. HR recovery planning
  10. Coordination with security teams
  11. Legal considerations for HR
  12. Lessons learned reporting
Module 10. Measuring HR’s resilience performance
Track meaningful metrics that show progress and identify areas for improvement.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Key indicators for HR continuity
  2. Tracking staffing gaps over time
  3. Incident response time metrics
  4. Audit finding trends
  5. Testing results by region
  6. Staff awareness levels
  7. Documentation completeness scores
  8. Vendor staffing compliance
  9. Cross-training completion rates
  10. HR input quality assessments
  11. Benchmarking against peers
  12. Reporting metrics to leadership
Module 11. Leading change across HR networks
Drive adoption of resilience practices within HR teams and across regions.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Engaging HR partners globally
  2. Building local ownership
  3. Change management timelines
  4. Training regional HR teams
  5. Sharing best practices
  6. Overcoming resistance to change
  7. HR network coordination
  8. Standardising HR approaches
  9. Managing feedback loops
  10. Celebrating resilience wins
  11. Scaling improvements
  12. Sustaining momentum
Module 12. Sustaining resilience beyond initial rollout
Maintain focus and capability as DORA becomes business as usual.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Ongoing review schedules
  2. Updating plans after changes
  3. HR resilience in performance goals
  4. Knowledge transfer strategies
  5. Onboarding new HR staff
  6. Maintaining leadership attention
  7. HR’s role in future regulations
  8. Staying ahead of updates
  9. Documenting institutional memory
  10. Continuous improvement cycles
  11. HR innovation in resilience
  12. Next steps after compliance

How this maps to your situation

  • During initial DORA implementation phase
  • When preparing for internal audits
  • After organisational restructuring
  • Before regulatory inspection cycles

Before vs. after

Before
HR involvement in operational resilience is reactive, fragmented, or siloed from technical teams
After
HR leads coordinated workforce planning with documentation, clarity, and influence across risk, compliance, and operations units

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with practical integration into ongoing work.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance training, this course focuses specifically on HR's role in DORA implementation, with real examples from global banks and practical tools you can apply immediately in your role.

Frequently asked

Is this course only for HR in EU banks?
No. While DORA applies to EU institutions, the principles of workforce resilience are relevant globally. The course is designed for HR professionals in regulated financial services facing operational resilience mandates.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive templates I can use at work?
Yes. Every module includes downloadable templates and worked examples tailored to HR roles in DORA readiness, including checklists, documentation frameworks, and communication plans.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with practical integration into ongoing work..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours