[OR] [BoK 5] [CA] Apply for Certification Develop and Embed Governance [P1-S5]

Certification Application: Using Operational Resilience Body of Knowledge 5 (OR BoK 5) as part of your experience justification

This guide showcases how to effectively utilize Operational Resilience Body of Knowledge 5 (OR BoK 5) within your "Plan" Phase 1 - Develop and Embed Governance Stage 5" experience justification for the certification application.

Remember, OR BoK 5 outlines the minimum expected capabilities for an OR professional.

Demonstrating Your Expertise

Ensure that the "Develop and Embed Governance" content is included in your application. Click the icon on the right to recap.

This is a brief explanation of the template provided in the certification application form (CAF).

Evidence of Work Done

[3] When was it done? MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY

[1] What was performed? Per the specific OR BoK?

Detail the particular operational resilience practices you implemented. This is in line with the content of the OR BoK that you learned during the course.

(Estimate of a minimum of 200 words)

[2] How was it carried out?

This is a write-up of your actual implementation and contribution to the specific OR BoK within your organisation. You must demonstrate the completion of these particular OR practices.

(Estimate of a minimum of 200 words)

Please elaborate on the duration of the OR BoK. Was it over three years for ORCE and over one year for ORCS?

In addition, here's how you may want to consider the following when describing your content: What was performed? and How was it carried out?

Contextualize: Briefly establish the specific project or organization where you applied the principles.
Map stages to experience: Link each step in "Develop and Embed Governance?" to a concrete example from your work.
Provide evidence: Support your claims with tangible proof, such as:

Documents: Risk assessments, reports, meeting minutes, and project plans.
Metrics: Quantitative data demonstrating impact (e.g., risk score reduction).
Testimonials: References from colleagues or project stakeholders.

5. Quantify duration: Mention your time at each stage, highlighting your dedicated engagement.

5. Go beyond the minimum: While meeting specific standards of BoK expectations is essential, demonstrate how you exceeded them by adding further value. Did you develop innovative approaches? Lead a team through the process? Share such advancements to showcase your initiative and leadership.

Areas of Expertise for OR BoK 5 [P1-S5]

	Demonstrate Your Actual "Practical" Experience and the period you execute these activities for more than one year (Specialist) or three years (Expert)
Top-Down Leadership	Board and senior management actively oversee OR framework, make informed decisions regarding risk and resource allocation.
Overcoming Board Challenges	Shift board and senior management responsibilities towards proactive OR planning and risk management.
Strong Change Management	Clearly communicate OR objectives and embed OR initiatives within change management processes.
Assessing Governance Adequacy	Analyze the effectiveness of your organization's current OR governance through key questions about strategy alignment, oversight, reporting, and risk appetite.
Building a Robust Framework	Develop a governance framework outlining roles, responsibilities, decision-making processes, and reporting lines for OR.
Embedding OR Through Policies	Translate the governance framework into actionable policies and procedures guiding OR practices, incident response, and recovery.
Cultivating a Culture of Resilience	Educate employees about OR, their roles, and the organization's policies to foster proactive risk management.
Monitoring and Improvement	Establish monitoring mechanisms to track OR effectiveness, assess KPIs, and use data to continuously improve your OR program.

By demonstrating your understanding of these governance principles, you'll convey a proactive and strategic approach to managing operational resilience. This will leave a lasting impression on the certification reviewers and showcase your leadership potential in building a truly resilient organization.

More Information About Blended Learning OR-5000 [BL-OR-5] or OR-300 [BL-OR-3]

To learn more about the course and schedule, click the buttons below for the OR-3 Blended Learning OR-300 Operational Resilience Implementer course and the OR-5 Blended Learning OR-5000 Operational Resilience Expert Implementer course.