Crisis Resilience Readiness Assessment: A Fixed-Scope Review

Crisis Resilience Assurance | Emerging Risks Global

Why having a plan is not the same as being ready, and how to find the difference before a crisis does

Most organisations can point to a crisis plan. Fewer can say with confidence that it would work on the day. Plans are written in calm conditions, approved once and then left on a shelf while the organisation, its people and its threats all move on.

The gap between having a plan and being ready is rarely visible until it is tested. The ERG Crisis Resilience Readiness Assessment is designed to make that gap visible before a real event does.

What the Assessment Covers

• Governance, roles and decision making in a crisis

• Risk assessment and horizon scanning

• Business continuity and recovery arrangements

• Crisis communications, internal and external

• Training, exercising and lessons learned

• Physical and protective security arrangements where relevant

The review draws on recognised standards and guidance, including ISO 22301 for business continuity, ISO 22361 for crisis management and ISO 31000 for risk management.

What Organisations Receive

• A readiness profile across each area reviewed

• A prioritised list of gaps and practical improvements

• A short roadmap that leaders can act on

• A debrief session with the senior team

Preparing for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act

For venues and organisations that may fall within the scope of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, often called Martyn's Law, the assessment can include a readiness review. The Act's duties are not yet in force. Commencement is expected after an implementation period and has not yet been confirmed. A readiness review helps organisations understand where they stand now so that they can plan sensibly ahead of any confirmed timetable.

Three Fixed-Fee Tiers

• Essentials, £4,500 + VAT: for small organisations or a single site. Remote document review, three interviews, readiness profile, top ten gaps and a debrief.

• Standard, £9,500 + VAT: adds wider interviews, a half-day site visit, National Risk Register mapping and a 90-day roadmap.

• Enhanced, £17,500 + VAT: adds a tabletop walk-through of one scenario, a protective security and Martyn's Law readiness module (duties not yet in force) and a board briefing.

Scope and fee are agreed before work begins. To book a 30-minute scoping call, contact information@emergingrisksglobal.com.