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Program Management

BCM Planning Methodology:Program Management
1. Program Management is a phase within the BCM Planning Process or Methodology. It is to:
  • Update and maintain the plan constantly to reflect changed conditions in the business.
  • Review and audit the readiness and completeness of the plan.
  • Ensure that all staff members, who are involved in the recovery process, understand the recovery plan.
  • Develop and implement advanced level BC and DR tests and exercises.
  • Create a BCM culture within the organization.
  • Manage the overall BCM or DR program.


Related Terms: BCM Planning Process or Methodology, DR Planning Process or Methodology.

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Guidance Notes and Templates


BCMBoK Competency Level
BCMBoK 7: Program Management CL 1: Foundation




BCMBoK Competency Level
BCMBoK 7: Program Management CL 4: Intermediate (DR)

(Source: Business Continuity Management Institute - BCM Institute)


2. An ongoing process supported by senior management and funded to ensure that the necessary steps are taken to identify the impact of potential losses,maintain viable recovery strategies and recovery plans and ensure continuity services through personnel training,plan testing and maintenance.(Associated terms:Disaster Recovery Programme,Business Recovery Programme,Contingency Planning Programme).

(Source: NFPA 1600 Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs, NFPA 1600:2007)

(Source: Australia. A Practitioner's Guide to Business Continuity Management HB292 - 2006 )

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