# ISO 22301 Gap Assessment > A diagnostic assessment of your business continuity management system against ISO 22301:2019 standard requirements, identifying gaps and creating a prioritised action plan for compliance or maturity improvement. *This content is available in full at: https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/iso-22301-gap-assessment* ## Overview Meeting ISO 22301 compliance requirements starts with understanding your current position. This assessment provides a detailed view of how close your organisation is to ISO 22301 compliance, mapped against every clause, obligation, and best practice requirement. Whether pursuing formal accreditation or improving program maturity, the gap assessment establishes a clear starting point. ## Assessment Methodology Fixinc conducts a full diagnostic of your current business continuity management system (BCMS) against the ISO 22301:2019 standard. The assessment evaluates every clause including leadership, planning, support, operation, performance, and improvement. Gaps and misalignments are mapped to a prioritised action plan. **Assessment Activities:** - Stakeholder interviews with key personnel - Documentation review of existing BCMS materials - Maturity analysis across strategic and operational layers - Clause-by-clause evaluation against ISO 22301:2019 requirements The assessment is conducted by senior consultants with experience inside ISO-certified organisations who understand what external auditors examine and where organisations typically encounter difficulties. ## Delivery Approach The assessment follows Fixinc's Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology: 1. **Plan:** Agile, first-principles planning ensures smooth program rollout 2. **Do:** Gap assessment is implemented systematically across your organisation 3. **Check:** Draft findings are validated before finalisation 4. **Act:** Teams are prepared for when assessment recommendations are activated Assessment findings are practical, visual, and structured to feed directly into your roadmap or [Maintenance Program](https://docs.fixinc.io/maintenance-program.md). ## Engagement Process **Initial Consultation:** - Link sent via email to schedule a convenient time for discussion via phone, Teams, Zoom, or in person - 30-45 minute conversation to understand objectives, share methodology, and address questions - Proposal delivered within 24 hours detailing scope of work - Final quote provided following proposal discussion **Delivery Phases:** 1. **Review and Health Check:** Deep review of existing documentation and practices with benchmarks formed from best practice and ISO standards 2. **Design and Develop:** Gap assessment built with appropriate involvement from your team to highest quality standards 3. **Validate:** Testing and validation where appropriate to provide tangible evidence of capability and maturity 4. **Maintain:** Planning to ensure gap assessment activities run annually for continuous improvement ## Related ISO 22301 Disciplines Expand your ISO 22301 compliance program with additional disciplines: - [ISO22301-Aligned BIA Review](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/iso22301aligned-bia-review.md): Reviews existing Business Impact Analysis and aligns it to ISO 22301 structure, expectations, and audit criteria - [BCMS Policy and Framework Review](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/bcms-policy-and-framework-review.md): Reviews and refines BCMS policy and framework, aligning to ISO 22301 and organisational risk profile - [ISO22301:2019 Evidence Gathering Workshop](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/iso223012019-evidence-gathering-workshop.md): Guides teams through collecting, documenting, and structuring evidence for ISO auditors - [ISO22301:2019 Internal Audit Support](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/iso223012019-internal-audit-support.md): Supports ISO 22301 internal audit process with structure, independence, and clear improvement paths - [ISO22301:2019 Risk and Opportunity Assessment](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/iso223012019-risk-and-opportunity-assessment.md): Aligns continuity planning with ISO 22301 through risk assessment and opportunity identification - [ISO22301:2019 Audit Readiness Walkthrough](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/iso233012019-audit-readiness-walkthrough.md): Prepares teams for the ISO 22301 audit process including evidence preparation and response structuring - [ISO22301:2019 Corrective Action Implementation Support](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/iso223012019-corrective-action-implementation-support.md): Helps implement ISO 22301 corrective actions quickly and effectively - [ISO22301:2019 Documented Information Review](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/iso223012019-documented-information-review.md): Reviews documented information to ensure structure, control, and clarity expected in formal audit - [ISO22301:2019 Post-Audit Resilience Improvement Plan](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/iso223012019-postaudit-resilience-improvement-plan.md): Transforms audit results into actionable improvement plans ## Frequently Asked Questions **What does the ISO 22301 Gap Assessment involve when delivered by Fixinc?** ISO 22301 Gap Assessment at Fixinc is built to be clear, structured, and aligned with our Tungsten Diamond lifecycle. It is tailored to your program maturity and backed by real-world application. **How is ISO 22301 Gap Assessment different from traditional approaches?** Unlike templated models, our ISO 22301 Gap Assessment work adapts to the client's sector, stakeholders, and risk profile. It is hands-on, flexible, and always validated. **What kind of outcomes can we expect from engaging in ISO 22301 Gap Assessment?** Clients typically gain clarity, leadership alignment, and a measurable shift in preparedness through our ISO 22301 Gap Assessment delivery, regardless of their starting point. **How do we know when our ISO 22301 Gap Assessment activity is fully effective?** Success is validated through exercises, engagement, and outcomes. If your ISO 22301 Gap Assessment effort drives action, conversation, and continuous use, it is working. **Does ISO 22301 Gap Assessment link to other services or tools you offer?** Yes. ISO 22301 Gap Assessment often feeds into other services like planning, validation, or digital tools. It is designed to integrate rather than operate in isolation. --- **View this page online:** https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/iso-22301-gap-assessment For program inquiries: [Contact Fixinc](https://www.fixinc.io/contact) | info@fixinc.org | +64 800 349 462