--- title: [Plan] [OR] [P1] [S2] Performing Gap Analysis description: "Operational Resilience: Performing Gap Analysis" image: https://blog.bcm-institute.org/hubfs/Operational%20Resilience%20OR/Operational%20Resilience%20Morepost/OR%20Blog%20New%20Morepost/OR_Blog_Perfoming%20Gap%20Analysis.png --- [![BCMIWhiteLogo.png](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Testing/BCMIWhiteLogo.png?width=556&name=BCMIWhiteLogo.png "BCMIWhiteLogo.png")](http://www.bcm-institute.org/) - [Home](https://www.bcm-institute.org/) - [About Us](https://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us-3/) - [A President’s Perspective](https://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us/a-presidents-perspective/) - [Our History](https://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us/our-history/) - [Our Advisory Council](https://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us/our-advisory-council/) - [Customers’ Testimonials](https://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us/customers-testimonials/) - [Credential Verification](https://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us/credential-verification/) - [Courses](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/blog/course-fees-for-blended-learning-courses-master-catalog) - [ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System Audit](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/audit/business-continuity-management-audit-courses) - [ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/bcm/business-continuity-management-courses) - [Crisis Communication](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/crisis-communication/crisis-communication-courses) - [Crisis Management](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/en/crisis-management/courses) - [IT Disaster Recovery](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/it-disaster-recovery/courses) - [Operational Resilience](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/operational-resilience/courses) - [Operational Resilience Audit](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/operational-resilience-audit/courses) - [Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/certification/types-of-certifications-offered) - [ISO 22301 BCMS Audit Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/certification/business-continuity-management-audit-certification) - [ISO22301 Business Continuity Management Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/bcm/business-continuity-management-certification) - [Crisis Communication Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/crisis-communication/crisis-communication-certification) - [Crisis Management Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/en/crisis-management/crisis-management-certification) - [IT Disaster Recovery Planning Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/it-disaster-recovery/it-disaster-recovery-certification) - [Operational Resilience Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/operational-resilience/operational-resilience-certification) - [Operational Resilience Audit Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/operational-resilience-audit) - [Seminars](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/meet-the-expert/mte-webinar-mainpage) - [Store](https://www.bcm-institute.org/store-2/) - [Contact Us](http://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us/contact-us/) - - ###### Operational Resilience Planning Methodology: "Your Guide To" Series ![BGBann_Playbook_Crisis Management](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Graphics/Background%20Banner/BGBann_Playbook_Crisis%20Management.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=BGBann_Playbook_Crisis%20Management.jpg "BGBann_Playbook_Crisis Management") # \[Plan\] \[OR\] \[P1\] \[S2\] Performing Gap Analysis [![Analysing Gap](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/09f3d9d6-e962-483c-a700-efdafda32260.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/09f3d9d6-e962-483c-a700-efdafda32260)To achieve Operational Resilience, one essential task is to assess the organisation's current operational resilience and identify any gaps or areas for improvement.  This includes assessing the current state's functional capabilities and suitability through various lenses, including governance, organisational design, technology, processes, and roles and responsibilities. [![\[OR\] \[Banner\] \[Guide\] \[P1\] \[S2\] Analyse Gap](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/009b661e-02bc-4582-b617-87d72e0b540b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/009b661e-02bc-4582-b617-87d72e0b540b) [Moh Heng Goh](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/operational-resilience/author/moh-heng-goh) May 14, 2023 ###### Operational Resilience Certified Planner-Specialist-Expert ### [![Analysing Gap](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/09f3d9d6-e962-483c-a700-efdafda32260.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/09f3d9d6-e962-483c-a700-efdafda32260)What are the Steps to Performing a Gap Analysis? Operational resilience is the ability of an organisation to withstand, adapt to, and quickly recover from disruptive events. To achieve this, it is crucial to assess the organisation's operational resilience and identify any gaps or areas for improvement.  #### What is a Gap Analysis? [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/db0bce05-f783-40c9-98df-80df2f7942ee.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/db0bce05-f783-40c9-98df-80df2f7942ee)A gap analysis compares the current state with the desired state and identifies any gaps that need to be addressed. We will discuss the detailed steps for conducting a gap analysis to launch the operational resilience program, along with the outcomes of each step.   #### [![\[OR\] \[Banner\] \[Guide\] \[P1\] \[S2\] Analyse Gap](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/009b661e-02bc-4582-b617-87d72e0b540b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/009b661e-02bc-4582-b617-87d72e0b540b) #### Detailed Steps to Performing a Gap Analysis   | **Define Scope and Objectives** | **Step 1** | | --- | --- | | - Define the scope and objectives of the gap analysis. - Determine what aspects of the organisation's operations will be assessed, - Determine what the desired outcomes of the analysis are to cover the operational resilience initiative |   | | **Importance of this step** |   | | It is critical as it sets the foundation for the rest of the gap analysis exercise. |   | | **Outcome** |   | | A clear understanding of the gap analysis's scope and objectives. |   |   | **Identify Relevant Standards and Regulations** | **Step 2** | | --- | --- | | - Identify relevant standards and regulations that the organisation must comply with. - Identify regulations specific to the organisation's industry. | [![Operational Resilience Regulations](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/7c410e6c-79b2-4d55-86a0-1a6e340c433c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/7c410e6c-79b2-4d55-86a0-1a6e340c433c) | | **Importance of this step** |   | | It ensures that the organisation's operational resilience program complies with relevant standards and regulations.  |   | | **Outcome** |   | | A list of relevant standards and regulations. |   |   | **Conduct a Risk Assessment** | **Step 3** | | --- | --- | | - Conduct a risk assessment to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to the organisation's operations. - Involves - identifying potential disruptive events. - Assessing the likelihood and impact of those events. - Identifying any existing controls that mitigate those risks. | [![Operational Resilience Regulations](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/7c410e6c-79b2-4d55-86a0-1a6e340c433c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/7c410e6c-79b2-4d55-86a0-1a6e340c433c) | | **Importance of this step** |   | | It helps to identify areas where the organisation's operational resilience may be at risk. |   | | **Outcome** |   | | A list of potential threats and vulnerabilities to the organisation's operations. |   |   | **Perform a Gap Analysis** | **Step 4** | | --- | --- | | - Perform a gap analysis to identify any gaps between the current state of the organisation's operational resilience and the future (desired) state. - This involves comparing the risk assessment results to the organisation's current policies, procedures, and controls to identify areas for improvement. | [![OR GA BCMPedia Current State Gap Analysis](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/a47a6706-91eb-48f5-b1a5-e0999816784c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/a47a6706-91eb-48f5-b1a5-e0999816784c)[![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/dd14e649-977b-467e-9d4b-deb7cc6f6703.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/dd14e649-977b-467e-9d4b-deb7cc6f6703) | | **Importance of this step** |   | | It helps identify specific areas where the organisation's operational resilience needs strengthening. | [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/bb96027b-7f73-4395-94e8-ffa66ab4013e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/bb96027b-7f73-4395-94e8-ffa66ab4013e) | | **Outcome** |   | | A list of gaps between the organisation's current operational resilience and its desired state. | [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/107b66f4-718d-4efc-beb3-d3bf30bc6b1e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/107b66f4-718d-4efc-beb3-d3bf30bc6b1e) |   | **Develop an Action Plan** | **Step 5** | | --- | --- | | - The final step is to develop an action plan to address the gaps identified in the gap analysis. - Involves developing specific initiatives to improve the organisation's operational resilience, assigning responsibility for each initiative/. - Set timelines and milestones for completion. |   | | **Importance of this step** |   | | It ensures the organisation has a clear roadmap for improving its operational resilience. |   | | **Outcome** |   | | An action plan for improving the organisation's operational resilience. |   | ### [![\[Banner\] \[Summing\] \[OR\] \[E2\] \[C4\] Analysing Gaps](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/9cd6cbcd-5b03-46c5-95be-53a06547266f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/9cd6cbcd-5b03-46c5-95be-53a06547266f) [![OR Gap Analysis Template BCMPedia](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/bccfe790-8eb4-440f-be65-7baec4bd63ae.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/bccfe790-8eb4-440f-be65-7baec4bd63ae)A gap analysis is critical in starting an operational resilience program. By following the detailed steps outlined in this report, organisations can identify gaps in their operational resilience and develop a roadmap for improvement. 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