Business Continuity Management Lifecycle Step 1
Step One ~ BCM Programme Management
Effective programme management will ensure that BCM capability is established and maintained within your organisation.
Assigning responsibilities ~ It is essential that BCM has the support of senior management and it is suggested that an individual is nominated to be accountable for BCM. In addition to this, one or more individuals could be nominated with the responsibility for taking the programme forward.
Establishing and implementing BCM in the organisation ~ The BCM policy needs to be agreed and should set out the scope, aim and objectives and what activities are required to deliver these. The policy will need to be implemented. This will involve communication and training of staff.
Ongoing Management ~ To ensure BCM arrangements are up to date the plans and related documents need to be regularly reviewed, exercised and updated.