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STRATEGY | TIME NEEDED FOR RECOVERY |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n\n\n| PRIORITY RANKING KEY |\n| --- |\n| SEVERE |\n| MODERATE |\n| MINIMAL |\n\n\n| IMPACT CATEGORY KEY |\n| --- |\n| EXPENSES |\n| LEGAL |\n| REVENUE LOSS |\n| CUSTOMER SERVICE |\n| GOODWILL |\n\n\n| TIME NEEDED for RECOVERY KEY |\n| --- |\n| TECH |\n| SERVICES |\n| EMPLOYEES |\n\nDISCLAIMER  \nAny articles, templates, or information provided by Smartsheet on the website are for reference only. 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