Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program for UAE Organizations

This presentation focuses on developing an awareness and training program for Business Continuity Management (BCM) in the UAE, emphasizing the importance of BCM in safeguarding organizational assets and ensuring effective emergency responses. The presentation highlights the role of BCM in mitigating risks, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and stresses the significance of adhering to the NCEMA standards for both public and private sectors. It covers the key activities, policies, and frameworks involved in BCM awareness and training, including the use of IT and non-IT tools. Furthermore, it underlines the role of the UAE government in promoting BCM and the importance of following NCEMA 7000:2021 standards to minimize risks and foster a collaborative working culture. The presentation's speaker notes provide insights into various aspects, from training objectives to the evaluation of staff roles, ensuring a comprehensive approach to BCM implementation.

AWARENESS AND TRAINING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
(SPEAKER NOTES FOR PRESENTATION SLIDES)
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Speaker note for slide 1
The aim of the presentation is to develop an awareness and training program for ensuring
effective Business Continuity Management (BCM) in the UAE. Awareness and training practices
are significant for managing the organizational resources as per the guidelines of the NCEMA to
maintain the effectiveness of BCM.
Speaker note for slide 2
In the organization, BCM is crucial for safeguarding the value creation process by which the
essential elements can be ensured. The process of BCM is crucial for connecting the activities to
provide the proper response that is required in an emergency condition. The awareness and
training program of BCM mainly transfers the knowledge to the top management, BCM
personnel and general workforce of the organization. There are various complex tasks associated
with the BCM which must be completed and coordinated in an emergency.
Speaker note for slide 3
In the context of the UAE, the BCM awareness and training program is effective for mitigating
the risks of the organizations. It is also significant for ensuring the disaster-based recovery by
following the proper guidelines. The BCM awareness and training program is crucial for
protecting the assets of the organization in any unexpected events.
Speaker note for slide 4
The concerned system is crucial for minimizing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the
UAE. The standard of NCEMA is developed in the UAE for providing benefits to the
organizations. The NCEMA BCM objectives are significant for both private and public sectors in
the UAE to enhance the continuity of the necessary operations. It is also effective for securing
the supply chains by which effective business continuity plans can be created. The primary
objective of the standard is to satisfy the needs and expectations of the interested parties and
meet the scopes of the management system.
Speaker note for slide 5
The activities of the BCM awareness and training are significant for meeting the objectives. The
tests can be conducted once staff gain the required BCM skills. The results are recorded for
further analysis. It is necessary for the staff to evaluate the specific roles and responsibilities.
Speaker note for slide 6
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The policies and framework used in the BCM awareness and training are significant for squirting
the supply chains. The NCEMA BCM framework is crucial for developing the business
continuity plans by which the local businesses get support. It is also significant for ensuring the
effective business continuity plans that are crucial in the BCM.
Speaker note for slide 7
The agencies involved in BCM awareness and training programs are significant for ensuring the
collaborative working culture in the UAE. The use of IT tools and non-IT tools are adequate for
the organizations to enhance the business continuity management in the UAE. There is a
performance criterion set before applying the methods. Those are crucial for developing the
training for the top management and the BCM personnel. The training and testing programs have
clear objectives that promote the collaborative working culture.
Speaker note for slide 8
Based on the sections mentioned above, it is essential to note that the UAE government plays a
vital role in promoting effective BCM awareness and training programs to secure the
organization's assets. It is also necessary for the organizations to follow the NCEMA 7000:2021
standards of BCM for achieving the business objectives. Thus, following the NCEMA standards
can be significant for the organizations to minimize the risks and promote the collaborative
working culture in the UAE.
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