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January 28, 2013: Discover Everything DRJ's Spring World Offers!
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Discover Everything DRJ's Spring World Offers!Spring World is approaching fast! Register now and join thousands of practitioners from around the globe. This show is the only one in the industry backed by DECADES of experience. Discover why DRJ’s conferences are the best option in the industry. Spring World 2012 features non-stop learning and networking opportunities. Our sessions are led by industry experts, who will deliver the information you need to implement NOW in your organization. Return as a more informed, more productive employee who can impart knowledge onto co-workers and continuity teams. HIGHLIGHTS you can’t miss include:
Register Now for Spring World 2013! Early Registration Discounts still apply if you act quickly » Submit Your Questions for General Session 3DRJ is actively accepting questions for our General Session 3 panel discussion, How to Achieve True Enterprise Resiliency. Do you have a challenge to present to the panel? Are you yearning to know a particular facet of enterprise resiliency? Are you needing input from a C-level executive on a resiliency topic? Now is your chance to find the answers from some of the top executives in the industry. Submit your question(s) to patti@drj.com. For more information on the session, visit www.drj.com/springworld. |
http://www.drj.com/images/stories/blasts/1-28-13-SpringWorld/sidebar-bg.jpg); background-repeat:no-repeat; " align="left" bgcolor="efefef" valign="top" width="202">  The 2nd Annual BCI Awards - North America Are gearing Up With DRJ Spring World 2013As 2012 comes to a close, plans for the 2nd Annual BCI Awards - North America are in full swing. Final plans for the event's arrival back at DRJ Spring World 2013 in Orlando, FL., are beginning to hit the airwaves, and the 2013 list of award categories have been announced and opened up for initial nominations. Read The Press Release NEW! Exclusive Attendee Benefit for 2013DRJ wants you to continue to benefit from opportunities to learn and grow professionally. That’s why we’re offering all 2013 Spring World Conference attendees complimentary access to the DRJ Live Learning Center. Extend your conference experience with recorded sessions from the conference and gain deeper insights into the trends shaping your industry. Add value to your conference experience this year. Register for the conference now to take advantage of this exclusive attendee offer. Missed the 2012 World Conferences? Recordings from the events are available for purchase through the DRJ Live Learning Center. |
January 22, 2013: RSA Live Webcast - New BCM Solution: A Coordinated Approach
RSA Live Webcast - New BCM Solution: A Coordinated Approach
Thursday, January 24, 2013, 10:00-11:00 am ET
This live RSA webcast will explain how you can coordinate your approach to business continuity management (BCM), disaster recovery and crisis management to ensure rapid response in the event of a crisis. You need to create an effective and holistic recovery program that encompasses operations, supporting functions, external partners and IT.
Attend and you will:
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Learn how outdated systems such as LDRPS are no longer viable
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Hear how you can migrate into a system that enables your team to simplify BIAs, risk management and recovery plans, and engage others in the process.
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Discover how the new RSA Archer BCM solution enables your program to align with the new ISO 22301 standard as well as your organization's GRC program, which makes strategic alignment and executive governance critical guiding themes.
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Preview the new RSA Archer Mobile BCM application - on-the-go access to your BC or DR plans.
Join Us Wednesday, January 30, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
If you subscribe to the theory that BCM is all about creating Plans, you’re missing the most valuable contribution your BCM Program can make to your organization:Â Â Effective Incident Response.
Your organization’s capability to respond to any disruption of its operations depends on access to critical information, enabling Incident Managers to make informed decisions quickly. If your Planning process produces that critical information (in addition to Plans), your organization vastly improves its ability to respond to disruptions.
Learn how your current Planning processes (including your BIA and Risk Assessments) can produce the information – not just raw data – that Incident Managers will need to assure they can respond to any Incident effectively and efficiently.
The 2nd Annual BCI Awards - North America Are gearing Up With DRJ Spring World 2013
The BCI Awards - North America and DRJ Spring World 2013 represent the best of the best - Consider the confluence of these two globally recognized and respected organizations as the "Reese's Peanut Butter Cup" of the BC/DR discipline.
Each year leading professionals from around the globe descend upon beautiful Orlando Florida to take part in DRJ Spring World, making it the world's largest conference dedicated to business continuity and disaster recovery. The BCI, again, is fully supporting this fantastic event and is proud to have this gala event headline activities within the conference.
The categories and criteria for this year's awards have been published and nominations are flowing in fast and furious. Be sure to submit your nominations before the February 8th deadline. Complete information can be found here.
Submit Your Questions for General Session 3!
DRJ is actively accepting questions for our General Session 3 panel discussion, How to Achieve True Enterprise Resiliency.
Do you have a challenge to present to the panel? Are you yearning to know a particular facet of enterprise resiliency? Are you needing input from a C-level executive on a resiliency topic? Now is your chance to find the answers from some of the top executives in the industry.
Submit your question(s) to patti@drj.com. For more information on the session, visit www.drj.com/springworld.
January 24, 2013: Free 112-page Crisis Leadership eBook
Free 112-page Crisis Leadership eBook
For a limited time, you can download "Dancing With The Tiger: The Art of Business Crisis Leadership" at no charge (a $19.95 USD value). Reviewers have called the book "a wonderfully succinct and authoritative guide" and "full of common sense and objective advice."
Author Jim Truscott has taught the art of crisis leadership to executives and crisis teams in 20 countries. He has created a guide that’s packed with actionable crisis leadership guidance not often found in books, but which are currently in use by crisis teams around the world.
Topics include:
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Developing and implementing crisis strategies
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The strategic management of emergencies
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Controlling and delivering perceptions
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Communicating with affected people
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Preparing, planning and practicing
Get the Free Crisis Leadership eBook
Sponsored by MissionMode, creators of smarter emergency notification, incident management and mobile communications software.
DRJ's Webinar Series is an outstanding free resource to gain quick, in depth training on a wide array of topics that matter most to industry practitioners.
Planning - It's about Information (Not Just Documents)
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Deciphering Overlapping Standards and Requirements, Using the BCP Genome
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Don't Take Chances With Your Data: Five Absolutely Critical Questions for Data Security in the Cloud
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Submit Your Questions for General Session 3!
DRJ is actively accepting questions for our General Session 3 panel discussion, How to Achieve True Enterprise Resiliency.
Do you have a challenge to present to the panel? Are you yearning to know a particular facet of enterprise resiliency? Are you needing input from a C-level executive on a resiliency topic? Now is your chance to find the answers from some of the top executives in the industry.
Submit your question(s) to patti@drj.com. For more information on the session, visit www.drj.com/springworld.
January 17, 2013: Planning - It's about Information (Not Just Documents)
Informational Update For January 17, 2013
Join Us Wednesday, January 30, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ESTIf you subscribe to the theory that BCM is all about creating Plans, you’re missing the most valuable contribution your BCM Program can make to your organization:Â Â Effective Incident Response.
VALUE to Your Conference Experience This Year with an Exclusive Attendee BenefitWith so many sessions lined up for you at this year’s Spring World Conference, it’s nearly impossible to attend them all. As a special attendee gift, DRJ is proud to offer you complimentary access to the ultimate online conference companion- The DRJ Live Learning Center. Connect with recorded sessions online and learn from experts discussing relevant industry information so you can extend your professional development year-round. Register for the conference now and enjoy free, post-conference access to sessions recorded live from the event.
Need We Say More?The BCI Awards - North America and DRJ Spring World 2013 represent the best of the best - Consider the confluence of these two globally recognized and respected organizations as the "Reese's Peanut Butter Cup" of the BC/DR discipline. Each year leading professionals from around the globe descend upon beautiful Orlando Florida to take part in DRJ Spring World, making it the world’s largest conference dedicated to business continuity and disaster recovery. The BCI, again, is fully supporting this fantastic event and is proud to have this gala event headline activities within the conference. The categories and criteria for this year's awards have been published and nominations are flowing in fast and furious. Be sure to submit your nominations before the February 8th deadline. Complete information can be found here. The BCI North America Awards were set up by the BCI to recognize and celebrate unparalleled achievement in 12 critical areas of the BCM discipline. Open to all BCM professionals regardless of professional membership and/or certification, the BCI Awards North America are recognized as the de-facto standard for business continuity professional recognition of achievement.
Submit Your Questions for General Session 3!DRJ is actively accepting questions for our General Session 3 panel discussion, How to Achieve True Enterprise Resiliency. Do you have a challenge to present to the panel? Are you yearning to know a particular facet of enterprise resiliency? Are you needing input from a C-level executive on a resiliency topic? Now is your chance to find the answers from some of the top executives in the industry. Submit your question(s) to patti@drj.com. For more information on the session, visit www.drj.com/springworld. |
Quick LinksDRJ.com HomepageSpring World 2013 Latest Journal COMMUNITY BLOGSOut with the Old, In with the New CALL FOR PAPERS 2013Submit Your CFP For DRJ's Fall World 2013. Deadline: April 5, 2013 DRJ's 2013 MEDIA KITDRJ's Marketing Opportunities Are The Best Way To Reach The BC/DR Audience! SPRING WORLD 2013 Justification KitKit Helps Validate To Management Your Reasons For Wanting To Attend. |
January 15, 2013: IBM Smart Business Cloud
Informational Update For January 15, 2013 The availability of cloud services is reshaping the way businesses provision IT resources.It is important to consider how well a compute offering integrates with existing and future IT landscape. Read this white paper for more information about selecting a cloud computing vendor that meets your immediate requirement, as well as long term needs.
Need We Say More?The BCI Awards - North America and DRJ Spring World 2013 represent the best of the best - Consider the confluence of these two globally recognized and respected organizations as the "Reese's Peanut Butter Cup" of the BC/DR discipline. Each year leading professionals from around the globe descend upon beautiful Orlando Florida to take part in DRJ Spring World, making it the world’s largest conference dedicated to business continuity and disaster recovery. The BCI, again, is fully supporting this fantastic event and is proud to have this gala event headline activities within the conference. The categories and criteria for this year's awards have been published and nominations are flowing in fast and furious. Be sure to submit your nominations before the February 8th deadline. Complete information can be found here. The BCI North America Awards were set up by the BCI to recognize and celebrate unparalleled achievement in 12 critical areas of the BCM discipline. Open to all BCM professionals regardless of professional membership and/or certification, the BCI Awards North America are recognized as the de-facto standard for business continuity professional recognition of achievement.
Early Registration Discounts Expiring Soon for Spring World 2013Sign up now to qualify for the lowest rate for Spring World 2013. The first discount, which saves you $200, expires on Jan. 17, 2013. You don't want to miss your chance to attend this outstanding conference for the lowest price. Attendees can choose from more than 44 sessions, browse the exhibition hall and participate in numerous networking events. It is the best value in the industry. Invest in yourself in 2013! Attend DRJ’s Spring World 2013 conference and return a more educated, aware employee. Full conference materials are provided, as well as complete access to DRJ's Live Learning Center, packed with conference sessions and more. This is an incredible value, as attendees can hear missed sessions or review a session again. Visit www.drj.com/springworld for the complete agenda and registration details. |
Quick LinksDRJ.com HomepageSpring World 2013 Latest Journal WHITE PAPERSThe Cloud Advantage: Five Ways the Cloud Is Better for Business When Disaster Strikes Hurricane Sandy caused an unprecedented level of damage and disruption... LIVE LEARNING CENTERThe Education You Need. The Resource You Trust. The DRJ Live Learning Center This online resource connects you to valuable educational session recordings from DRJ conferences. If you were unable to attend the Spring or Fall World Conferences this year, here’s your chance to find out what you missed. COMMUNITY BLOGSA Pandemic Planning Update Well, it is flu season again in the United States and in Corporate America that means it is Pandemic Flu Preparedness Planning Season again... CALL FOR PAPERS 2013Submit Your CFP For DRJ's Fall World 2013. Deadline: April 5, 2013 UPCOMING WEBINARSPlanning - It's about Information (Not Just Documents) Don't Take Chances With Your Data: Five Absolutely Critical Questions for Data Security in the Cloud DRJ's 2013 MEDIA KITDRJ's Marketing Opportunities Are The Best Way To Reach The BC/DR Audience! SPRING WORLD 2013 Justification KitKit Helps Validate To Management Your Reasons For Wanting To Attend. |
January 14, 2013: Early Registration Discounts Expiring Soon for Spring World 2013
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Early Registration Discounts Expiring Soon for Spring World 2013Sign up now to qualify for the lowest rate for Spring World 2013. The first discount, which saves you $200, expires on Jan. 17, 2013. You don't want to miss your chance to attend this outstanding conference for the lowest price. Attendees can choose from more than 44 sessions, browse the exhibition hall and participate in numerous networking events. It is the best value in the industry. Invest in yourself in 2013! Attend DRJ’s Spring World 2013 conference and return a more educated, aware employee. Full conference materials are provided, as well as complete access to DRJ's Live Learning Center, packed with conference sessions and more. This is an incredible value, as attendees can hear missed sessions or review a session again. Visit www.drj.com/springworld for the complete agenda and registration details. Submit Your Questions for General Session 3DRJ is actively accepting questions for our General Session 3 panel discussion, How to Achieve True Enterprise Resiliency. Do you have a challenge to present to the panel? Are you yearning to know a particular facet of enterprise resiliency? Are you needing input from a C-level executive on a resiliency topic? Now is your chance to find the answers from some of the top executives in the industry. Submit your question(s) to patti@drj.com. For more information on the session, visit www.drj.com/springworld. Learn From The Top Crisis/Risk Communication Professionals, Scholars And Researchers!The third annual 2013 International Crisis & Risk Communication (ICRC) Conference at UCF (March 4-6, 2013) explores crisis and risk communication and focuses on the theme: Rethinking Media. Effective crisis and risk communication makes the difference in crisis management success, operational continuity, safety, emergency management, disaster recovery, image-reputation brand management, product issues, incident notification, media relations and social media applications. Register here: 2013 ICRC Conference. Learn more and register: 2013 ICRC Conference . Contact: email ICRC@ucf.edu - call (407) 823-3370 - or www.icrcconference.com |
 The 2nd Annual BCI Awards - North America Are gearing Up With DRJ Spring World 2013As 2012 comes to a close, plans for the 2nd Annual BCI Awards – North America are in full swing. Final plans for the event's arrival back at DRJ Spring World 2013 in Orlando, FL., are beginning to hit the airwaves, and the 2013 list of award categories have been announced and opened up for initial nominations. Read The Press Release NEW! Exclusive Attendee Benefit for 2013DRJ wants you to continue to benefit from opportunities to learn and grow professionally. That’s why we’re offering all 2013 Spring World Conference attendees complimentary access to the DRJ Live Learning Center. Extend your conference experience with recorded sessions from the conference and gain deeper insights into the trends shaping your industry. Add value to your conference experience this year. Register for the conference now to take advantage of this exclusive attendee offer. Missed the 2012 World Conferences? Recordings from the events are available for purchase through the DRJ Live Learning Center. |
January 10, 2013: Best Practices for Message Mapping
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January 8, 2013: MIT Announces Date For Its 2013 Business Continuity Course!
MIT Announces Date For Its 2013 Business Continuity Course!
MIT Professional Education is pleased to announce its professional short course: “Crisis Management and Business Continuity” for 2013. Join us at the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA on July 15 - 19, 2013.
Our comprehensive program provides up-to-date assessments and knowledge on issues that affect companies and government agencies - terrorism, pandemic, cyber security, communications, news media - from the authorities involved with these efforts. Program lecturers are knowledgeable and experienced industry, academic, and government agency experts. Participants also have many networking opportunities to interact with the lecturers and with their peers.
This program is for the Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Management, and Crisis Management practitioner or responder as well for the executive who oversees these disciplines. Both novices and experienced personnel will benefit greatly from this program.
New sessions for 2013: An insider’s roundtable on businesses’ recovery and government response to Hurricane Sandy. Also, the link between Ops Research and BCP.
The program offers an effective combination of lecture, case studies, field trip, and class participation activities. Many case studies of actual crisis situations are used to emphasize and enhance the concepts. Several interactive class activities provide additional hands-on experience. Students will also practice what is learned: the course concludes with a crisis exercise in which students take active roles in a simulated disaster, including a realistic news media briefing.
Register by June 15 and save 10% on program tuition. Please reference priority code DRJ10.
This is the fourth year of our extremely successful program. For more information, click the banner or click here.
Join Us Wednesday, January 30, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
If you subscribe to the theory that BCM is all about creating Plans, you’re missing the most valuable contribution your BCM Program can make to your organization: Effective Incident Response.
Your organization’s capability to respond to any disruption of its operations depends on access to critical information, enabling Incident Managers to make informed decisions quickly. If your Planning process produces that critical information (in addition to Plans), your organization vastly improves its ability to respond to disruptions.
Learn how your current Planning processes (including your BIA and Risk Assessments) can produce the information – not just raw data – that Incident Managers will need to assure they can respond to any Incident effectively and efficiently.
Start The New Year Right With Spring World 2013
With the New Year upon us, it is time to look ahead to all that we can accomplish in 2013. Spring World 2013 is the one conference you need to attend this year! Our agenda is packed with fresh topics, new ideas and proven strategies to give your programs a boost this year.
Spring World 2013 has the lowest registration fees and offers the highest return on investment. Prepare yourself and your organization for the challenges of 2013.
Attendees can choose from more than 45 sessions, workshops and classes. Customize your schedule to find the information you need. The low fee also includes:
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Admission to a comprehensive exhibition hall: Discover the latest products and services in one location. It is the perfect opportunity to interact with vendors from around the globe.
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Several hospitalities and a welcome reception: Network with other attendees and speakers at these fun events.
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Product demonstrations: This is the perfect chance to explore the latest options in the industry and have industry experts answer your questions.
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Meals, snacks and drinks: Attendees can enjoy six deluxe meals (three breakfasts, three lunches) as well as numerous refreshments throughout the three days.
And, as a BONUS, all paid attendees will now have unlimited full access to the Spring World 2013 session recordings via DRJ’s Live Learning Center. This is an incredible value, as attendees can hear missed sessions or review a session again.
Register now while prices are at their lowest! Travel discounts are also available.
January 2, 2013: Start the New Year Right with Spring World 2013
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Start the New Year Right with Spring World 2013With the New Year upon us, it is time to look ahead to all that we can accomplish in 2013. Spring World 2013 is the one conference you need to attend this year! Our agenda is packed with fresh topics, new ideas and proven strategies to give your programs a boost this year. Spring World 2013 has the lowest registration fees and offers the highest return on investment. Prepare yourself and your organization for the challenges of 2013. Attendees can choose from more than 45 sessions, workshops and classes. Customize your schedule to find the information you need. The low fee also includes:
And, as a BONUS, all paid attendees will now have unlimited full access to the Spring World 2013 session recordings via DRJ’s Live Learning Center. This is an incredible value, as attendees can hear missed sessions or review a session again. Register now while prices are at their lowest! Travel discounts are also available. |
NEW! Exclusive Attendee Benefit for 2013DRJ wants you to continue to benefit from opportunities to learn and grow professionally. That’s why we’re offering all 2013 Spring World Conference attendees complimentary access to the DRJ Live Learning Center. Extend your conference experience with recorded sessions from the conference and gain deeper insights into the trends shaping your industry. Add value to your conference experience this year. Register for the conference now to take advantage of this exclusive attendee offer. Missed the 2012 World Conferences? Recordings from the events are available for purchase through the DRJ Live Learning Center. |
December 27, 2012: 2012 IT Continuity Risk Benchmarks
2012 IT Continuity Risk Benchmarks
Based on data gathered from leading organizations worldwide, the IT Continuity Risk Benchmarks presents a comparative measurement of business continuity and service availability risks in key industry sectors.
Get your complimentary copy of the 2012 IT Continuity Risk Benchmark study and find out:
- Which areas of the IT infrastructure present the greatest risk to business continuity?
- How severe is the impact of these risks?
- How long does it take to resolve these risks?
- Which industry sectors exhibit the highest risk levels?
- How can you compare your risks to your industry peers?
Download the complementary results now - see how your IT Continuity risk metrics compare to your industry benchmarks.
Download The Complementary Results Now
NEW! Exclusive Attendee Benefit for 2013
DRJ wants you to continue to benefit from opportunities to learn and grow professionally. That’s why we’re offering all 2013 Spring World Conference attendees complimentary access to the DRJ Live Learning Center. Extend your conference experience with recorded sessions from the conference and gain deeper insights into the trends shaping your industry. Add value to your conference experience this year.
Register for the conference now to take advantage of this exclusive attendee offer.
Missed the 2012 World Conferences? Recordings from the events are available for purchase through the DRJ Live Learning Center.
Find Outstanding Sessions At Spring World 2013!
Our agenda is packed with sessions that bring you the solutions and strategies you need in the New Year. Discover expert tips from some of the industry’s best and network with hundreds of practitioners from around the globe. Our General Sessions are held each morning and geared towards all attendees. In the afternoon, participants may choose breakout sessions to attend.
General Session 3 – Monday, 10:45 am. – 11:45 a.m.
How to Achieve True Enterprise Resiliency
Geno Pandolfi, US Bancorp, Percy Cohrs, Disney
Tom Wagner, Direct Edge, David Nolan, Fusion Risk Management
In this panel discussion, hear from industry experts who deal with these challenges on a daily basis. Learn the methodologies and strategies they implement in their firms and how you can translate those to your organization’s needs.
