As the world becomes less certain and threats to business continue to increase in both type and magnitude, the need for organisations to own a crisis management plan has become more important. This Guide has been prepared by Kingfell, a UK based fire and risk engineering company, to provide a framework to the formulation of such a plan. It combines the results of research by Kingfell, together with ideas introduced by Paul Bryant, Kingfell's founder. Prior to the formulation of an effective crisis management plan, it is worthwhile assessing the risks affecting an organisation and how they could lead to crises. Threat assessment and analysis is included in the Guide. The Guide is designed for international use and for any type of organisation. It is written in an inclusive style for specialists and non-specialists alike. As the saying goes "Be prepared .... it could happen to you "