Frequently, the risk management planning and formulation process is myopic in defining the magnitude of probable maximum loss exposures. A significant task in crisis management plan strategy formulation is broadly to identify and measure the various potential crises and loss exposures. The crisis and loss exposure assessment must remain broad in nature and not become inhibited by the traditionally narrow considerations of only those perils addressed by standard commercial insurance policies.
There are three primary categories to consider in the comprehensive crisis exposure analysis. The following are the categories identified for crisis assessment considerations:

An effectively implemented Crisis Management Plan is generally structured with three primary elements involving:

The structured development, formulation, implementation and operating strategy as well as on-going enhancement of a comprehensive Crisis Management Plan typically involves the following five sequential phases:.

Maintenance of an effective Crisis Management Plan requires active committees with an committed membership focused on pre-crisis preparation. In addition, there should be a major commitment to continuous identification and measurement of loss exposures and an aggressive training program.