Resources & Tools

Service Continuity Matrix

Prioritize What Matters Most

In today’s resource-constrained environment, understanding which services to protect and which to reconsider is essential for organizational resilience. Our Service Continuity Matrix template provides a clear framework to make these critical decisions with confidence.

What You’ll Get

  • Ready-to-use Powerpoint template with pre-built service cards and matrix visualization
  • Step-by-step instructions for implementation across any department
  • Decision-making guide to translate your matrix into actionable strategies

Why This Matrix Works

The Service Continuity Matrix helps you visualize the relationship between how critical a service is to your mission and how many resources it requires. This simple but powerful tool allows leadership teams to:

  • Make data-driven decisions about service prioritization
  • Identify opportunities for resource reallocation
  • Build consensus around difficult service-level adjustments
  • Create a defensible strategy for stakeholders

Who Needs This Template

  • Department Heads making difficult resource allocation decisions
  • Operations Leaders planning for service continuity
  • Risk Managers identifying vulnerabilities in service delivery
  • Financial Officers seeking to optimize resource deployment