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An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is critical for effective management of an event. It allows for command, control and communication and also helps to prevent the formation of “silos” that so commonly develop in an emergency environment. This workshop covers everything you need to know to design both the center and the management concept. • Physical design factors Regina Phelps, CEM, RN, BSN, MPA is founder of Emergency Management & Safety Solutions, a consulting and training firm.
This course is the comprehensive version of Steve Goldman’s “Ready, Set, Exercise!” workshop. During this hands-on class, you will learn the details of how to set up and conduct a successful crisis plan exercise. • Where to begin We will also develop a basic exercise scenario. Then we will practice what you learned as we participate in a table top drills and a simulated exercise. Steven Goldman, Goldman Mgmt. Consultants, LLC, is a leading crisis management, business continuity, and crisis communications consultant. He has developed, conducted, and evaluated more than 100 drills and exercises.
This workshop is a special presentation of the very popular seminar that normally costs $2,091 and has been given around the world. Topics include the reasons for planning; the parameters of recovery planning; security; how to do a TRA, a BIA and a risk analysis; how to determine critical processes; what alternate methods are available; how to select recovery strategies; the importance of records management; offsite storage; and much more. Jeffrey Williams is president and chief strategist for Binomial International Inc. and DisasterRecovery.com Inc.
• Know the level of organization maturity Gain confidence in the CSA process for interviews, reviews, to determine preparedness levels, identify gaps, and document an appropriate action plan/roadmap to achieve the level of sophistication and maturity required by the organization. The CSA questionnaire scores crisis management, business resumption, DR and enterprise capabilities based on: Governance, Project Management, Policies & Standards, Impact Analysis, Risk & Threat Assessment, Change Management, Escalation & Notification, Data Backup & Offsite Storage, Recovery Strategies, Event Management, Recovery Plans, and Planned Growth. Barry Pruitt has 22 years experience managing major projects, teaches at USC School of Business, and has experienced a major business interruption.
Even the best of plans won’t work if they don’t fit your organization. Both experienced planners and newcomers will learn the essential techniques to design tailored-made BC plans, avoid the common mistakes and implement proven practices to effectively manage emergency response and business continuity plans for all aspects of your business.This workshop focuses on participant interaction and problem-solving, thus ensuring that you’ll return to work with the real-world tools necessary to navigate the roadblocks to BCP implementation. Drawing on the instructors 20+ years of experience as well as the challenges faced and lessons learned from fellow participants, you’ll be better prepared to: • Gain management participation Randall Till, CBCP, is a senior business leader at MasterCard Worldwide where he is responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise-wide business continuity management program. He has more than 20 years experience as a business continuity planner and has been a certified instructor in the field for more than 10 years.
Dr. Thomas D. Phelan, president, Strategic Teaching Associates, Inc., is a founding member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Since 9/11 what are we most worried about? Network Security? Physical Security? Terrorist Threats? Loss of Critical Staff? Power Outages? Natural Disasters? This interactive class will teach the student everything he/she needs to know to get started on their DR/BCP. Bring your laptop to this class and we will provide you with a CD full of resources, forms and questionnaires to utilize. Harris will cover the following: This unique class is taught by Norm Harris and during the class he will personally assist you with your DR/BC Plan and insure that you have all the tools you need. Two participants will receive a complete four-DVD set of BCP Planning Made Simple at the conclusion of the class. Come to this class for one-on-one training, but register early. Space is limited. Norm Harris, CBCP, Certified Recovery Planner, chairman, president and CEO of Norman L. Harris & Assc, is recognized as a leader in information technology management and disaster recovery.
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PRC-1: Emergency Operations Centers: 
PRC-2: Ready, Set, Exercise: The Full Monty!
PRC-3: Outrageously Easy Recovery Planning
PRC-4: Current State Assessment
CSA provides include:
PRC-5: BC Basics: One Size Does Not Fit All
PRC-6: NIMS ICS for Business and Industry
PPBI has combined the NFPA 1600 Standard with NIMS Incident Command principles to create an easy to adapt ICS model for business and industry. Compliance with the Department of Homeland Security’s National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the categories of the National Fire Protection Association 1600 Standard as revised in 2004 serve as the basis for this simplified critical incident management course. PPBI’s instructors have experience in both public and private sector disaster recovery. The course is highly interactive and easily adaptable to your organization’s needs. Learn to use ICS to improve incident management.
PRC–7: BC Planning Made Simple
