Operational Resilience in Action: Case Studies and Best Practices for MayBank
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New call-to-actionIn the Sustain phase of Mayank’s Operational Resilience Planning Methodology, the spotlight turns from system-building to long-term embedding and evolution.

We are pleased to report that the "Introduce Cultural Change Management" stage under the Sustain phase of Maybank Bank’s Operational Resilience Planning Methodology has been completed.

This milestone ensures that operational resilience is not only a set of documented policies and procedures but becomes an ingrained organisational value and behaviour across all levels.

During this stage, the focus was on embedding resilience thinking into the Bank’s culture, influencing daily operations, decision-making processes, and employee mindsets toward resilience.

Moh Heng Goh
Operational Resilience Certified Planner-Specialist-Expert

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Chapter 15

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Completion Report: Phase 3 - Stage 1


Executive Summary

 

This report confirms the successful completion of the “Introduce Cultural Change Management” stage under the “Sustain” phase of MayBank’s Operational Resilience Planning Methodology.

This stage is critical to embedding a resilience mindset across the organisation and ensuring that operational resilience becomes part of the bank’s DNA.

Objectives of this Stage

The key objectives were to:

  • Embed a culture of resilience throughout all levels of the bank
  • Align behaviours, values, and leadership with resilience objectives
  • Foster a proactive, risk-aware, and adaptable organisational mindset
  • Encourage continuous learning and improvement in resilience practices

Implementation Steps and Examples

 

Step

Description

Example

Stakeholder Engagement

Identified key influencers and leaders to act as resilience ambassadors

Senior management briefings and town halls led by Group Risk and Compliance

Resilience Messaging Campaign

Developed consistent internal messaging on resilience values and priorities

“Think Resilience First” posters, screensavers, and Yammer announcements

Behavioural Alignment Workshops

Conducted interactive sessions to align staff behaviours with resilience expectations

Scenario-based discussions for branch operations and IT support teams

Integration into Performance Metrics

Included resilience practices in KPIs and appraisal discussions

Managers are required to assess team response in simulation exercises

Leadership Training

Tailored training programs for mid- and senior-level managers

“Leading Through Disruption” course rolled out to over 250 leaders

Celebrating Success

Recognised teams and individuals demonstrating resilience behaviours

Monthly “Resilience Champion” awards with published success stories

Feedback and Continuous Improvement

Open feedback channels and surveys to assess engagement levels

78% positive response rate in post-training cultural alignment survey

 

Activities and Outcomes Table

 

Activity

Description

Outcome

Town Hall Sessions

Briefed 3,000+ staff across regional offices on resilience values

Increased understanding of resilience priorities (92% via post-session poll)

Resilience Awareness Campaign

Digital and physical collateral rolled out across business units

High visibility and engagement; 85% recognition rate of campaign tagline

Training Programs

Conducted 12 workshops and three e-learning modules bank-wide

96% completion rate with above-average satisfaction (4.5/5)

KPI Realignment

Updated scorecards for operational departments

100% integration of resilience metrics in departmental reviews

Recognition Initiatives

“Resilience Champions” are selected from each division monthly

Improved morale and reinforcement of desired behaviours

Survey and Feedback

Conducted anonymous staff pulse surveys post-implementation

Strong feedback with suggested improvements being reviewed

Key Achievements

  • A measurable shift in mindset is observed across business and support functions.
  • Operational Resilience KPIs successfully embedded in performance frameworks.
  • Improved participation in resilience-related initiatives and simulations
  • Enhanced visibility and leadership sponsorship of resilience initiatives

Next Steps

  • Maintain momentum through quarterly refreshers and reinforcement campaigns
  • Conduct an in-depth cultural maturity assessment at year-end
  • Integrate resilience into new hire onboarding and talent development programs

Conclusion

The successful completion of the “Introduce Cultural Change Management” stage marks a significant milestone in MayBank’s Operational Resilience journey. Cultural transformation is ongoing, but the foundational work has been completed and is beginning to yield measurable behavioural shifts.

Prepared by:

Head, Operational Resilience Program

Group Risk Management, Maybank

 

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