Executive Continuity Diagnostic / Free Self-Assessment

Your IT lead drops out tomorrow.
How operational is your business?

Ten straightforward questions for managing directors, founders, and non-technical business leaders. Evaluate whether responsibilities, backup credentials, vendor contacts, and restart procedures are documented—or locked in one person's head.

⏱ ~3 Minutes ⚡ Instant Evaluation 🔒 No Credentials or Passwords Needed ✓ 100% Free & No Mandatory Email
Start the 3-Minute Assessment Includes real-world executive scenarios & anecdotes
Question 1 of 10 Ownership & Authority ~3 min remaining
CHECK—01 ROOT CONTROL

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The Executive Reality:

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Methodology Operational Continuity · Non-Technical

Why does this test not ask for technical credentials?

Real continuity is an operational and governance responsibility, not a password collection exercise. Knowing who has authority, where contracts are kept, and whether backups are verified protects your business without creating security liabilities.

What is the "Bus Factor"?

The "Bus Factor" is the minimum number of team members that would need to be incapacitated (or abruptly resign) for your company's technology to become unmanageable. If your bus factor is 1, your company is at critical risk.

How do I turn this into an Emergency Binder?

Your answers provide the diagnostic blueprint. The IT Emergency Playbook by Frank-Ringo Gutacker contains 40 dedicated worksheets to systematically document each answer with your team, MSP, or consultants.