Transcript of Reconstitution.mov

   Welcome to your continuity connection. Workplace emergencies that require implementation of your department or agencies continuity of operations plan are disruptive events to all involved. Working  temporarily out of a relocation site or an alternate backup facility is usually never quite the same as working out of your primary location. That's why continuity planners have to focus on returning to normal or the "new normal" even before the threat or  disruption is over. Continuity planners call it reconstitution. Reconstitution is the process of resuming normal operations within your restored or newly constructed primary facility, after an implementation of your continuity of operations plan.  Returning to normal operations is not as simple as turning off the lights and going back to your original work place. Reconstitution requires a transition process and some careful detailed planning. First, you really have to ask yourself, what happened? Because it's going to vary by event. What is salvageable? Who's going to oversee the repairs? How much is it going to cost? How long is it going to take? You also have to consider what space, security, utilities, heating ventilation and air conditioning, and furniture and equipment that you need to get back into your space. In terms of a planning team. That's going to be led by reconstitution manager, usually out of your facilities management section. But you really need a representative from each organization within your department or agency. Key ones to consider obviously are human resources, information technology, finance, personnel, but you really want to make sure that each organization has a  stakeholder at the table. Successfully returning to a restored  or new permanent work location following continuity operations at an alternate site is the goal of your agency or department leadership in continuity staff. Like all effective  planning, reconstitution on planning requires a team effort. Make sure your supervisor or continuity planners know what you require to perform your functions. When you do you'll make the continuity connection.