A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 22301 for Serial Telecoms Founders
Build defensible business continuity frameworks that scale across ventures
$199 one-time
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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
Founder with a history of launching and scaling telecoms and consultancy ventures, focused on building defensible operational frameworks that survive leadership transitions and support rapid iteration
Who this is not for
This course is not for compliance generalists or corporate practitioners without founder-level decision velocity. It’s not for those looking to fulfil a one-time certification requirement with minimal strategic upside.
What you walk away with
- Own end-to-end continuity planning across multiple service lines under ISO 22301
- Define incident escalation thresholds with organisational authority
- Deploy repeatable business impact analysis templates across ventures
- Lead vendor continuity assessments with documented decision rights
- Produce regulator-ready ISO 22301 statements of applicability that reflect multi-entity operations
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of ISO 22301 in Founder-Led Organisations
Establish the core principles of business continuity management within agile, founder-driven environments. Learn how to align ISO 22301 requirements with rapid iteration cycles and lean governance models.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining business continuity in fast-moving ventures
- Core clauses of ISO 22301 explained
- Mapping founder authority to BCP ownership
- Identifying mission-critical services
- Stakeholder mapping for multi-entity founders
- Regulatory context in UK telecoms
- Linking resilience to funding readiness
- Common misconceptions about certification
- Frameworks vs lived practice
- Documented decision trails
- Continuity as competitive advantage
- From reaction to anticipation
Module 2. Business Impact Analysis for Multi-Service Portfolios
Develop structured methods to assess disruption impact across diverse service lines. Adapt BIA for founder-led firms with overlapping operational domains.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing BIA questionnaires
- Prioritising service dependencies
- RTO and RPO definitions
- Financial impact modelling
- Reputation exposure scoring
- Cross-service resource pooling
- Time-critical function mapping
- Customer-facing vs internal systems
- BIA validation techniques
- Automated impact tracking
- BIA update triggers
- BIA sign-off authority
Module 3. Risk Assessment and Treatment Planning
Apply ISO 22301 risk methodology to telecoms infrastructure and shared consultancy operations. Build treatment plans that reflect founder-level discretion.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat modelling for hybrid networks
- Likelihood vs impact scoring
- Third-party risk in continuity planning
- Risk appetite setting
- Treatment options: avoid, reduce, transfer, accept
- Documenting risk decisions
- Risk register maintenance
- Scenario stress-testing
- Regulator expectations on risk
- Risk reporting cadence
- Calibrating risk language
- Risk treatment ownership
Module 4. Developing the Business Continuity Strategy
Formulate a scalable continuity strategy aligned with multiple business models. Leverage founder insight to shape recovery priorities.
12 chapters in this module
- Strategic objectives for resilience
- Recovery capability assessment
- Resource requirements planning
- Work area recovery options
- Data backup strategies
- IT system restoration priorities
- Manual workarounds design
- Vendor interdependencies
- Strategy validation methods
- Cost-benefit of recovery options
- Scalability of continuity measures
- Strategy update triggers
Module 5. Incident Response Structure and Roles
Design incident response frameworks that reflect the organisational fluidity of founder-led firms. Define clear decision rights.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification tiers
- Initial response protocols
- Command structure design
- War room activation criteria
- Internal communication plan
- External comms authority
- Legal escalation paths
- Incident logging standards
- Response coordination tools
- Role delegation rules
- Succession in crisis
- Post-incident debriefs
Module 6. Business Continuity Procedures and Playbooks
Create living procedures adaptable across telecoms and consultancy operations. Embed founder oversight into active documentation.
12 chapters in this module
- Procedure scoping
- Step-by-step recovery instructions
- Role-specific checklists
- Version control logic
- Access controls for procedures
- Integration with IT runbooks
- Mobile access for field teams
- Automated triggers for playbook activation
- Cross-entity procedure harmonisation
- Procedure review cycles
- Procedure testing integration
- Approval workflows
Module 7. Exercising and Testing Programmes
Implement a graduated testing approach that validates resilience without disrupting operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Test objective setting
- Tabletop exercise design
- Simulation scope planning
- Stakeholder participation
- Test success criteria
- Lessons learned capture
- Test frequency by risk level
- Regulator expectations on testing
- Audit trail for test outcomes
- Test reporting format
- Corrective action follow-up
- Test documentation standards
Module 8. Maintaining and Improving the BCM System
Establish rhythms for continuous resilience improvement tailored to founder-led execution patterns.
12 chapters in this module
- Management review frequency
- KPIs for continuity performance
- Internal audit integration
- Corrective action tracking
- Documented improvement plans
- Change management linkage
- Resilience in M&A activity
- Leadership transition planning
- Insurance alignment
- Benchmarking against peers
- Regulatory change tracking
- Annual review cycle
Module 9. ISO 22301 Certification Readiness
Prepare for certification audit with confidence, reflecting both compliance and operational reality.
12 chapters in this module
- Certification body selection
- Stage 1 audit prep
- Evidence collection strategies
- Policy documentation standards
- Control mapping logic
- Statement of Applicability drafting
- Gap remediation planning
- Audit day protocols
- Non-conformance response
- Surveillance audit readiness
- Recertification cycle
- Maintaining certification
Module 10. Vendor and Supply Chain Continuity
Extend resilience expectations to third parties with structured assessment and monitoring.
12 chapters in this module
- Critical vendor identification
- Continuity requirement negotiation
- Vendor BCP assessment
- Subcontractor oversight
- Supply chain mapping
- Single point of failure analysis
- Vendor audit rights
- Contractual continuity clauses
- Performance monitoring
- Vendor contingency planning
- Onboarding continuity checks
- Vendor exit resilience
Module 11. Regulatory and Stakeholder Reporting
Streamline resilience reporting for UK regulators, investors, and partners.
12 chapters in this module
- FCA and Ofcom expectations
- UK GDPR incident linkage
- Investor reporting formats
- Board-level summaries
- Third-party assurance needs
- Public disclosure thresholds
- Media response coordination
- Crisis comms templates
- Reporting automation
- Audit readiness reporting
- Regulator engagement logs
- Stakeholder update cadence
Module 12. Resilience Leadership for Serial Founders
Scale personal influence over continuity decisions across new ventures and evolving service lines.
12 chapters in this module
- Knowledge transfer between ventures
- Foundational framework reuse
- Resilience as founder brand
- Mentoring next-gen leaders
- Consultancy service packaging
- IP protection for BCM assets
- Resilience in fundraising
- Exit readiness documentation
- Legacy preservation
- Public thought leadership
- Speaking engagement topics
- Post-exit advisory roles
How this maps to your situation
- New service launch resilience planning
- Cross-venture framework reuse
- Investor audit preparation
- Regulator inquiry response
Before vs. after
Before
Continuity planning treated as ad hoc response to audits or incidents
After
Proactive, structured resilience governance across all ventures with formal decision rights
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, 4 hours per module, designed for completion over 8, 12 weeks with flexible pacing.
If nothing changes
Without structured continuity frameworks, founder-led firms risk reactive decision-making during crises, inconsistent service restoration, and missed opportunities to demonstrate leadership in regulatory and investor forums.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 22301 courses, this programme is tailored to serial founders in telecoms and consultancy, focusing on reuse, authority, and multi-entity governance rather than one-off compliance.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant for non-corporate, founder-led firms?
Yes. It was designed specifically for serial founders operating in agile, multi-entity environments like yours.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me manage continuity across multiple businesses?
Yes. The course includes frameworks for reusing BCM assets and maintaining consistent decision authority across ventures.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3, 4 hours per module, designed for completion over 8, 12 weeks with flexible pacing..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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