BCMS Implementation Services

Our BCMS Implementation Process

1. Project Scoping & Governance

   • Define BCMS scope, objectives, and stakeholder roles.

   • Establish governance structure and project plan with milestones.

2. Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

   • Facilitate workshops to identify critical functions, dependencies, and recovery time objectives (RTO).

   • Prioritize processes based on impact and resource requirements.

3. Risk Assessment & Strategy Development

   • Assess threats, vulnerabilities, and risk levels.

   • Develop mitigation strategies: prevention, response, and recovery measures.

4. BCMS Policy & Documentation

   • Draft business continuity policy, continuity plans, procedures, and playbooks.

   • Implement document control and version management protocols.

5. Continuity Solutions Design

   • Design backup, redundancy, and incident response architectures.

   • Integrate IT disaster recovery, facilities, and supply chain continuity.

6. Training & Awareness

   • Deliver role-based training sessions and e-learning modules.

   • Develop communication plans and awareness campaigns.

7. Exercise & Testing

   • Plan and conduct tabletop exercises, simulations, and full-scale drills.

   • Evaluate performance, identify gaps, and refine plans.

8. Audit & Certification Support

   • Prepare for ISO 22301 certification audits with mock assessments.

   • Manage auditor interactions and nonconformity resolution.

9. Ongoing Maintenance & Improvement

   • Establish regular review cycles, management reviews, and surveillance audits.

   • Provide metrics dashboards, corrective action facilitation, and continuous improvement workshops.

Related Services

• BCMS Gap Assessments: Quick snapshot of current state versus ISO 22301 requirements.

• Integrated Management Systems (IMS): Combine BCMS with QMS, EMS, and OHSMS for streamlined compliance.

• Crisis Management Planning: Develop incident response teams, escalation matrices, and communication protocols.

• Vendor & Supply Chain Resilience: Assess third‑party continuity, contracts, and recovery dependencies.

• Emergency Response Coordination: On-site or virtual support during actual incidents for swift recovery.

Why Partner with Wintersmith Advisory?

• ISO 22301 Expertise: Certified lead implementers and auditors with deep BCMS experience.

• Practical Focus: Emphasis on realistic planning, testing rigor, and stakeholder engagement.

• Custom Fit: Solutions tailored to organizational size, industry, and risk profile.

• Long-Term Support: From initial implementation through maturity assessments and continuous resilience building.

Getting Started

1. Discovery Call: Discuss your continuity objectives and current readiness.

2. Proposal & Roadmap: Receive a detailed BCMS implementation plan with timelines and investment breakdown.

3. Launch: Kick off your BCMS project with a governance workshop and stakeholder alignment session.