[Verse 1] When the world turns upside down overnight And your business hangs by a thread so tight You need to know what you can't let go The bare minimum to survive the blow Map your people, systems, and the cash that flows Which relationships matter most, heaven knows [Chorus] Minimum viable operations People, systems, cash, relations Test it against the black swan flight COVID lockdowns, war, and currency fright Strip it down to the core you need Minimum viable operations indeed [Verse 2] Start with people - who's essential here? The key roles that keep you in the clear Then the systems that must stay alive Networks, databases, the tools that drive Don't forget the regulatory ties Legal obligations you can't disguise [Chorus] Minimum viable operations People, systems, cash, relations Test it against the black swan flight COVID lockdowns, war, and currency fright Strip it down to the core you need Minimum viable operations indeed [Bridge] Now imagine lockdowns shut you down Could your core team work from out of town? Picture conflict in your region's space Could you relocate your vital base? Currency crashes fifty percent Could your cash flows pay the rent? [Verse 3] Stakeholders who hold your future tight Customers and partners in your sight Which relationships would see you through When everything else is falling too Document it all, make the plan concrete Before the black swan brings defeat [Chorus] Minimum viable operations People, systems, cash, relations Test it against the black swan flight COVID lockdowns, war, and currency fright Strip it down to the core you need Minimum viable operations indeed [Outro] When chaos comes, you'll know what stays The vital few that save your days Minimum viable operations Your business continuity foundations
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