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##### Crisis-Ready Campus: A Strategic Framework for Crisis Management at Singapore Institute of Technology
# \[CM\] \[SIT\] \[E1\] \[PF\] Crisis Management Policy
[![x \[CM\] \[SIT\] Title Banner](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/ac11333b-2002-43b6-9cbf-a85a01f35ce1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/ac11333b-2002-43b6-9cbf-a85a01f35ce1)The Crisis Management Framework establishes the governance, principles, processes, structures, and capabilities required to enable Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) to effectively anticipate, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and learn from crisis events.
This Framework translates the requirements of the SIT Crisis Management Policy into a structured management system and provides the foundation for crisis preparedness, response coordination, institutional recovery, and continual improvement in resilience.
#### Review Notes from Author:
A Crisis Management Framework should sit between the Crisis Management Policy and the Crisis Management and Institutional Business Continuity Plan (CM-IBCP).
Based on the existing SIT document, the framework should define the governance model, crisis management methodology, lifecycle, capability requirements, and integration with business continuity and emergency preparedness.
The current CM-IBCP would then become one of the supporting operational plans under the framework.
This framework structure is aligned with ISO 22361:2022 Crisis Management, ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management Systems, and modern university-sector resilience practices. It creates a clear hierarchy:
Level 1: Crisis Management Policy
Level 2: Crisis Management Framework
Level 3: Crisis Management and Institutional Business Continuity Plan (current SIT document)
Level 4: Scenario-Specific Plans (Campus Closure, Major IT Disruption, Mass Casualty, etc.)
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[Moh Heng Goh](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/en/ebook-cm/author/moh-heng-goh) Jun 20, 2026
###### Crisis Management Certified Planner-Specialist-Expert
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#### Note from Author:
A Crisis Management Framework should sit between the Crisis Management Policy and the Crisis Management and Institutional Business Continuity Plan (CM-IBCP).
Based on the existing SIT document, the framework should define the governance model, crisis management methodology, lifecycle, capability requirements, and integration with business continuity and emergency preparedness.
The current CM-IBCP would then become one of the supporting operational plans under the framework.
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### SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)
### CRISIS MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
**[![x \[CM Series\] \[Morepost\] Crisis Management Framework](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/19dcb863-0e24-42a8-b1da-b189f0cc824e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/19dcb863-0e24-42a8-b1da-b189f0cc824e)Document Classification:** Internal
**Framework Owner:** Planning, Risk and Safety Division (PRS)
**Approved By:** Enterprise Risk Management Steering Committee (ERMSC)
**Effective Date:** \[To be inserted\]
**Review Cycle:** Every three years
#### 1. PURPOSE
The Crisis Management Framework establishes the governance, principles, processes, structures, and capabilities required to enable Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) to effectively anticipate, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and learn from crisis events.
This Framework translates the requirements of the SIT Crisis Management Policy into a structured management system and provides the foundation for crisis preparedness, response coordination, institutional recovery, and continual improvement in resilience.
#### 2. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Framework are to:
1. Protect life, safety, and well-being.
2. Preserve SIT's reputation and stakeholder confidence.
3. Maintain continuity of critical teaching, learning, research, and corporate functions.
4. Enable timely and effective crisis decision-making.
5. Ensure coordinated responses across all divisions.
6. Support regulatory and governmental obligations.
7. Strengthen institutional resilience.
8. Promote continual improvement through lessons learned.
#### 3. SCOPE
This Framework applies to:
- All SIT divisions, schools, and departments.
- All campuses and facilities.
- Students, faculty, staff, and contractors.
- Critical third-party service providers supporting SIT operations.
The Framework applies to crises affecting:
- People
- Facilities
- Technology
- Information
- Operations
- Reputation
- Regulatory obligations
- Strategic objectives
#### 4. CRISIS MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
All crisis management activities shall be guided by the following principles:
##### Safety First
Protection of life and well-being takes precedence over all other considerations.
##### Leadership
Crisis leadership shall be visible, decisive, accountable, and coordinated.
##### Timeliness
Decisions shall be made promptly based on the best available information.
##### Transparency
Communications shall be accurate, timely, and appropriate.
##### Collaboration
Responses shall involve coordinated efforts across internal and external stakeholders.
##### Preparedness
SIT shall maintain readiness through planning, training, exercising, and monitoring.
##### Continuous Improvement
Lessons learned shall be incorporated into future plans and capabilities.
#### 5. CRISIS MANAGEMENT LIFECYCLE
SIT shall adopt a five-phase crisis management lifecycle.
##### Phase 1 – Anticipate
Activities include:
- Risk assessment
- Threat monitoring
- Environmental scanning
- Emerging risk identification
- Scenario planning
Outputs:
- Crisis scenarios
- Risk registers
- Preparedness priorities
##### Phase 2 – Prepare
Activities include:
- Crisis planning
- Business continuity planning
- Resource preparation
- Training and awareness
- Crisis exercises
Outputs:
- Crisis management plans
- Crisis communications playbooks
- Response procedures
- Exercise reports
##### Phase 3 – Respond
Activities include:
- Crisis assessment
- Crisis declaration
- Crisis activation
- Stakeholder communications
- Strategic decision-making
- Resource mobilisation
Outputs:
- Situation reports
- Crisis action plans
- Executive decisions
##### Phase 4 – Recover
Activities include:
- Recovery coordination
- Restoration of critical services
- Stakeholder communications
- Return-to-normal operations
Outputs:
- Recovery status reports
- Recovery action plans
##### Phase 5 – Learn
Activities include:
- After-action reviews
- Lessons learned workshops
- Improvement planning
- Framework review
Outputs:
- Improvement plans
- Updated plans and procedures
#### 6. CRISIS GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
#### 6.1 Governance Model
##### Strategic Level
**Enterprise Risk Management Steering Committee (ERMSC)**
Responsibilities:
- Governance oversight
- Strategic direction
- Framework approval
- Resilience monitoring
##### Management Level
**Business Continuity and Crisis Management Committee (BCCMC)**
Responsibilities:
- Programme oversight
- Preparedness monitoring
- Capability review
- Exercise review
##### Operational Level
**Planning, Risk and Safety Division (PRS)**
Responsibilities:
- Framework maintenance
- Programme coordination
- Crisis readiness monitoring
- Exercise management
#### 7. CRISIS MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
During a crisis, SIT shall activate the Crisis Management Structure.
##### 7.1 Crisis Management Leadership (CML)
Role:
- Strategic oversight
- Executive decision-making
- Resource allocation
- Stakeholder engagement
##### 7.2 Crisis Commander
Role:
- Operational leadership
- Crisis coordination
- Situation management
- Implementation of CML decisions
##### 7.3 Crisis Secretariat
Role:
- Administrative support
- Information management
- Documentation
- Coordination support
##### 7.4 Lead Division
Role:
- Subject matter leadership
- Incident expertise
- Operational coordination
##### 7.5 Supporting Divisions
Role:
- Resource support
- Specialist advice
- Functional recovery support
#### 8. CRISIS CLASSIFICATION MODEL
SIT shall classify crises according to impact and complexity.
| **Level** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| **Level 1** | **Significant incident managed within a division** |
| **Level 2** | **Multi-division disruption requiring institutional coordination** |
| **Level 3** | **Major institutional crisis requiring CML activation** |
| **Level 4** | **Severe crisis involving government agencies, national attention, or prolonged institutional disruption** |
The escalation criteria and activation thresholds shall be detailed within supporting Crisis Management Plans.
#### 9. CRISIS DECISION-MAKING MODEL
Crisis decisions shall consider:
##### People
Impact on students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
##### Operations
Impact on critical services and institutional priorities.
##### Reputation
Impact on stakeholder confidence and public trust.
##### Legal and Regulatory
Compliance obligations and reporting requirements.
##### Financial
Institutional financial consequences.
##### Strategic
Impact on SIT's long-term objectives.
#### 10. CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS FRAMEWORK
SIT shall maintain coordinated internal and external communication arrangements.
Communication objectives include:
- Protecting stakeholder confidence.
- Supporting operational response.
- Managing public perception.
- Meeting regulatory obligations.
- Countering misinformation.
Communication protocols shall be detailed within the Crisis Communications Playbook.
#### 11. BUSINESS CONTINUITY INTEGRATION
The Crisis Management Framework shall operate in conjunction with the Business Continuity Management Programme.
The relationship is illustrated below:
##### Emergency Management
Focus:
Immediate life safety and incident stabilisation.
##### Crisis Management
Focus:
Strategic leadership and institutional coordination.
##### Business Continuity Management
Focus:
Recovery and continuity of prioritised activities.
##### Disaster Recovery
Focus:
Restoration of technology services.
#### 12. CRITICAL CAPABILITIES
SIT shall maintain the following crisis management capabilities:
##### Governance Capability
Defined structures, roles, and accountability.
##### Communications Capability
Internal and external communication arrangements.
##### Decision-Making Capability
Executive leadership and crisis governance.
##### Resource Management Capability
Emergency procurement and resource mobilisation.
##### Information Management Capability
Situation reporting and intelligence gathering.
##### Recovery Capability
Business continuity and restoration planning.
##### Learning Capability
Lessons learned and continual improvement.
#### 13. TRAINING AND EXERCISING FRAMEWORK
SIT shall maintain a structured annual exercise programme.
Exercises shall include:
##### Tabletop Exercises
Strategic decision-making validation.
##### Functional Exercises
Testing of specific response functions.
##### Simulation Exercises
Testing institutional crisis response.
##### Integrated Exercises
Testing crisis management, business continuity, communications, and recovery arrangements.
Exercise outcomes shall be reviewed by BCCMC.
#### 14. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
The effectiveness of the Framework shall be monitored through:
- Exercise performance results.
- Crisis response reviews.
- Recovery performance.
- Audit findings.
- Closure of improvement actions.
- Crisis management maturity assessments.
Annual reports shall be submitted to ERMSC.
#### 15. CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT
SIT shall maintain a continual improvement process that includes:
- Crisis reviews.
- Lessons learned.
- Framework updates.
- Plan updates.
- Training enhancements.
- Capability maturity assessments.
Improvement actions shall be monitored through BCCMC governance processes.
#### 16. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
The following documents support this Framework:
##### Governance Documents
- Crisis Management Policy
- Business Continuity Management Policy
- Enterprise Risk Management Policy
##### Operational Plans
- Crisis Management and Institutional Business Continuity Plan
- Campus Closure Crisis Response Plan
- Major IT Disruption Crisis Response Plan
- Mass Casualty Crisis Response Plan
- Division Business Continuity Plans
- IT Disaster Recovery Plans
##### Supporting Procedures
- Crisis Communications Playbook
- Emergency Preparedness Framework
- Emergency Procurement Procedures
- Exercise and Testing Procedures
#### 17. FRAMEWORK REVIEW
This Framework shall be reviewed:
- Every three years;
- Following a major crisis event;
- Following significant organisational changes;
- Following changes in regulatory or government requirements.
The Planning, Risk and Safety Division shall coordinate the review process.
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#### Note from Author:
[![\[CM\] \[SIT\] \[E1\] \[PF\]](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/1eb258ad-befb-452d-857d-501540e1e826.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/1eb258ad-befb-452d-857d-501540e1e826)This framework structure is aligned with ISO 22361:2022 Crisis Management, ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management Systems, and modern university-sector resilience practices. It creates a clear hierarchy:
Level 1: Crisis Management Policy
Level 2: Crisis Management Framework
Level 3: Crisis Management and Institutional Business Continuity Plan (current SIT document)
Level 4: Scenario-Specific Plans (Campus Closure, Major IT Disruption, Mass Casualty, etc.)
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