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Hunting Single Points of Failure

For every critical process ask: if this person or system vanished tomorrow, what happens?

60 min Advanced

Goal

Surface dangerous reliance on one person or system with no backup, before a sudden absence turns into an operational crisis.

Steps

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List your top 10 critical operational processes (billing, backups, key client relationship, single server).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You discover 2-3 red critical processes you assumed were safe.

Evidence base

School: Business Continuity Management / ISO 22301

Founders: ISO Technical Committee · Business Continuity Institute (2012)

Single Point of Failure originates in reliability engineering and extends into business continuity via ISO 22301.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Hunting Single Points of Failure" take?

This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced with another person in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Hunting Single Points of Failure"?

You discover 2-3 red critical processes you assumed were safe. In the short term: Within a month, red items drop by half via documentation or quick training.

Is "Hunting Single Points of Failure" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Business Continuity Management / ISO 22301 (ISO Technical Committee, Business Continuity Institute (2012)). Single Point of Failure originates in reliability engineering and extends into business continuity via ISO 22301.

Is "Hunting Single Points of Failure" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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