[CM] Project Planning Vs Planning Methodology

CM Project Plan Vs CM Planning Methodology

Often, people ask me this question when embarking on their crisis management journey: What is the difference between a crisis management project plan and a crisis management planning methodology?

The reply is that it lies in their scope and purpose.  This is a simple comparison of the differences.

	Crisis Management
Areas Compared	CM Project Planning	CM Planning Methodology
Focus	A specific plan outlining the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control and finally, closure of the project.	A framework or approach used to develop a crisis management plan.
Content	This section details steps for implementing crisis management as a project involving several phases similar to traditional project management methodologies.	This section provides a structured process for identifying potential crises, assessing risks, developing response strategies, and establishing communication channels.
Purpose	Establish a roadmap that outlines the scope, objectives, deliverables, timeline, resources, and activities required to complete a project.	Guides the creation of a comprehensive crisis management plan tailored to an organisation's specific needs.
Example	A detailed project plan outlining project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control and finally, closure of the project.	A planning methodology involving risk assessment, stakeholder identification, communication strategy development, and team formation to create a crisis management plan for various potential threats.
Analogy	Cooking Steps (Project Plan)	Recipe (Methodology)
Explain Analogy	The cooking steps are the step-by-step approach to cooking the dish based on the specific recipe. They detail the exact steps, ingredients, and quantities used for a meal.	A recipe provides general instructions and ingredients for creating a dish. It outlines the overall process but can be adapted for different types of dishes.
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Summing Up ...

In short, the crisis management planning methodology is the "how" -  it guides the development of the crisis management plan, which is the "what" - a specific action plan for responding to a crisis.

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