The Business Continuity Management Lifecycle
This information aims to guide you through the steps you will need to take to implement BCM in your organisation. There are six steps that make up the BCM lifecycle as set out in the Business Continuity Management Standard (BS25999-1, 2006) and depicted in the diagram below.
By following this guide you will be able to understand Business Continuity Management and develop a Business Continuity Plan specific to your organisation.
Step One BCM Programme Management
Step Two Understanding the Organisation
Step Three Determining BCM Strategy
Step Four Developing and Implementing BCM Response
Step Five Exercising, Maintaining and Reviewing BCM Arrangements
Step Six Embedding BCM in the Organisation’s Culture