[CM] [SIT] [E3] [C1] Starting Your CM Implementation for SIT

eBook 3: Chapter 1

Introduction

"Starting Your CM Implementation," the third eBook in Singapore Institute of Technology’s (SIT) Crisis Management (BCM) series.

This guide is designed to help you embark on or update your CM journey, taking you step by step through the four critical phases of the CM planning methodology: Crisis Scenario Risk Assessment (CRA), Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Crisis Management Strategy (CMS), and Plan Development (PD).

The foundation for this eBook has been laid by two previous works: eBook 1, "Understanding Your Organisation", and eBook 2 ", Implementing CM Planning Methodology." These pre-reading materials provided essential insights into understanding WH’s operations and CM methodology, creating a robust framework for this more detailed guide.

Now that the foundational knowledge is in place, it’s time to delve deeper into the specific requirements of each CM phase.

As you work through this eBook, you will engage in a comprehensive CM planning exercise that covers a range of activities and templates crucial to ensuring your institution's resilience in the face of disruptions.

By progressing into eBook 3, readers and practitioners now drill down into the specific requirements and deliverables for each phase of the CM planning methodology.

This eBook is not just a theoretical guide—it’s a practical tool that mirrors an actual BCM project, offering a hands-on approach to CM planning.

Purpose of This eBook

This eBook serves as a compilation and reference document for the CM submissions produced by the Singapore Institute of Technology during its CM planning exercise.

Each section captures the completed templates and outputs from the CRA, BIA, CMS, and PD phases, enabling structured progress tracking and facilitating future updates.

The purpose of publishing this eBook as part of Woodlands Hospital's CM eBook Series is twofold:

• For Organisations: It provides a practical reference that supports organisations, such as SIT, in executing a CM project, whether initiating a new program or enhancing an existing one.
• For Practitioners: It complements the learning journey of professionals attending CM Institute’s certification or competency-based training. The eBook is a value-added resource that bridges theory and practice, enabling participants to apply concepts in real-world organisational settings.

The Four Phases of CM Planning

The content of this eBook 3 "Starting Your CM Implementation", drills down into the specific requirements for each phase of the CM planning methodology. 

The four phases of the CM planning methodology are

• Crisis Scenario Risk Assessment (CRA)
• Business impact analysis (BIA)  (conducted as part of BCM implementation)
• Crisis Management Strategy (CMS)
• CM Plan Development (PD)

In the Crisis Scenario Risk Assessment (CRA) phase, the content includes the completion of the templates:

• [CRA] Part 1-1: List of Threats [CRA 1-1]
• [CRA] Part 1-2: List of Crisis Scenarios [CRA 1-2]
• [CRA] Part 1-3: List of Technology Threats [CRA 1-3]
• [CRA] Part 2: Treatment and Control [CRA 2-1]
• [CRA] Part 3: Risk Impact and Likelihood Assessment [CRA 3-1]

The CM is expected to liaise with the Business Continuity Management team regarding the BIA Report. 

During the business impact analysis (BIA) phase, six-part templates are completed for each critical business function. [Do not need to create during CM Implementation]

• Part 0: Corporate MBCO & Product and Services [MBCO] [P&S]
• Part 1: Identification of Business Functions [BIAQ T1]
• Part 2: Impact Areas of Business Functions  [BIAQ T1]
• Part 3: Impact Over Time of Business Functions  [BIAQ T2]
• Part 4: Supporting IT Systems and Applications  [BIAQ T2]
• Part 5: Inter-dependencies  [BIAQ T3]
• Part 6: Vital Records [BIAQ T3]

In the Crisis Management Strategy (CMS) phase, each critical business unit involved in the crisis management scenario will have the following requirements presented:

• [CMS] Part 1: Crisis Prevention Strategy [CMS P1]
• [CMS] Part 2: Crisis Response Strategy [CMS P2]

In the CM plan development (PD) phase, detailed crisis management plan procedures [PD Crisis Scenario] will be developed for the CM team and the organisation's respective business units, based on the specific processes for each function.

This eBook is a compilation of submissions on CAR, BIA, CMS, and CM Plan Development (PD) by an organisation during a crisis management planning exercise.

This eBook is part of the BCM Institute’s commitment to providing value-adding and complementary services to organisations, helping them implement or upgrade their CM programs.

It is beneficial for those undergoing CM certification or competency-based training courses at the BCM Institute.

By applying this methodology, you will not only develop a tailored CM plan for your institution but also enhance the resilience and continuity of your operations, ensuring SIT is better prepared to respond to potential disruptions.

As you progress through each phase, remember that CM is an ongoing process of planning, testing, and improving.

This eBook serves as a guide to help you navigate that journey, ensuring your institution’s continuity strategies are robust, actionable, and aligned with your organisational goals.

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