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.
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| 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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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.
Goh, M. H. (2016). A Manager’s Guide to Implement Your Crisis Management Plan. Business Continuity Management Specialist Series (1st ed., p. 192). Singapore: GMH Pte Ltd.
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