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title: [OR] [BoK 5] [CA] Apply for Certification Develop and Embed Governance [P1-S5]
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# [\[OR\] \[BoK 5\] \[CA\] Apply for Certification Develop and Embed Governance \[P1-S5\]](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/operational-resilience/apply-for-certification-develop-and-embed-governance)

 Written by [Moh Heng Goh](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/operational-resilience/author/moh-heng-goh) | Jul 11, 2024 7:54:41 AM

#### 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?**

1. **Contextualize**: Briefly establish the specific project or organization where you applied the principles.
2. **Map stages to experience**: Link each step in "Develop and Embed Governance?" to a concrete example from your work.
3. **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.

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