Operational Resilience

[OR] [BOK] [7] [P2] [S2] Map Processes and Resources

Written by Moh Heng Goh | Aug 22, 2025 6:40:01 AM


 

Element
Description

Purpose
  • To create a detailed mapping of critical processes, supporting resources, and their interdependencies that enable the delivery of Important Business Services (IBS).
  • This ensures clarity on how each component contributes to resilience and provides a foundation for identifying vulnerabilities, dependencies, and potential failure points.
Objectives
  • Document and visualise end-to-end processes that underpin IBS.
  • Identify and link resources (people, technology, facilities, third parties) that support these processes.
  • Establish clear dependencies across internal functions, external vendors, and infrastructure.
  • Enable impact analysis and prioritisation for resilience measures.
  • Build a structured basis for scenario testing and disruption management.

Inputs
  • Outcomes of P2-S1: Identify Critical Business Services (list and prioritisation of IBS).
  • Existing process documentation, workflows, SOPs.
  • Technology architecture maps and infrastructure diagrams.
  • Resource inventories (human, physical, digital, third-party).
  • Vendor and supply chain contracts/SLAs.
  • Risk assessments and BIA data.

Activities
  • Process Identification – Document end-to-end workflows supporting IBS delivery, and validate with owners.
  • Resource Mapping – Catalogue people, technology, data, facilities, and third parties linked to each process.
  • Dependency Analysis – Identify critical dependencies (internal/external), highlight single points of failure.
  • Visualisation and Documentation – Develop flowcharts, dependency maps, and layered views.
  • Validation and Sign-Off – Review with stakeholders and align with governance/compliance.

Outputs
  • Process and resource maps for each IBS.
  • Documented inventory of critical dependencies (internal and external).
  • Identification of gaps, vulnerabilities, and single points of failure.
  • Foundational dataset for resilience scenario testing, response planning, and impact tolerance assessments.

Linkages
  • Upstream: P2-S1 (Identify Critical Business Services).
  • Downstream: P2-S3 (Assess Vulnerabilities and Dependencies); P2-S4 (Implement Resilience Strategies); P3 (Sustain phase monitoring and assurance).
  • Related BCMBoK: Risk Analysis & Review (BCMBoK 2), Business Impact Analysis (BCMBoK 3).

 

 
"Implement" Phase of OR Planning Methodology

 

Identify Important Business Services Map Processes and Resources

Set Impact Tolerance

 Conduct Scenario Testing Improve Lesson Learnt  
 

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