[HRDC] [1B] [PM] BCM Training and Project: Developing BCM Structure and Framework

Developing BCM Structure and Framework

This series is the second part of the reading for participants embarking on a BCM implementation using a combination of training with HRD Corp Claimable funding from the Malaysian government and optional consulting support to develop, implement and finalize its BCM program for an organisation.

Our HRD Claimable BCM training is intended to build a competent BCM team so that to enable a BCM project to be implemented successfully.  The training modules are made up of a series of phases (which is step-by-step), whereby the findings approved by management will be utilized in the next phase, each with its own group workshops, team discussions, assessments and reports.

If needed, you can have a separate option to request consultancy support to reinforce your implementation.

BCM Planning Methodology

The 5 (of the 7) main phases or better known as the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Planning Methodology are:

• Risk analysis and review (RAR)
• Business impact analysis (BIA)
• Business continuity strategy (BCS)
• Plan development (PD)
• Testing and exercising (TE)

Each phase is structured to optimize the allocated time and maximize learning through supplementary readings and offline discussions.

Depending on the size and complexity of the organization, the implementation of each phase could last anywhere from 3 weeks to 1 month (elapse time).  The only exception is the Testing and Exercising phase.

Business Unit BCM Coordinator

When you are nominated to represent your business units (or departments/ division), you are designated as the business unit BCM coordinators.  The standard BCM project implementation involves training appointed business unit BCM coordinators to plan and execute tests and exercises for their respective departments, which takes just 1 or 2 weeks.  The key is to equip you with the BCM knowledge so that you can effectively "contextualized" your business functions, products and/or services to the BCM planning process.

At times, your organisation would request for us to conduct the tests and exercises on their behalf, and this would lengthen the amount of time needed. Typically a project running on competency-based modules may have a duration of between 5 to 7 months, depending on the availability of resources and scheduling.

Handbooks and templates are distributed to project participants at the start of each competency-based module before the workshop. In addition, supplementary reading materials will be provided through email.

Participants are encouraged to make use of these just-in-time, bite-size materials to support their learning. In addition, more in-depth discussion and questions may be raised during the group workshop or subsequent consultation sessions.

You are now ready to start with the first workshop, "Running A Risk Assessment, " phase 2 of Ris Analysis and Review.