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January

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Philadelphia, PA January 13-17.

BCP 501- Business Continuity Planning Review, in Los Angeles, CA, January 15-17.

BCLI 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Italian, in Rome, Italy January 20-24

BCP 601W- Masters Case Study Review- Web-Based Training, United States of America, January 22-23.

February

HCLE 2000- Business Continuity for the Healthcare Industry, in Phoenix, AZ, February 3-7.

BCLI 2000 - Business Continuity Planning - Italian, in Milan, Italy, February 3-7.

BCP 501- Business Continuity Planning Review, New Brunswick, NJ, February 5-7.

BCPJ 501- Business Continuity Planning Review- Japanese, in Tokyo, Japan, February 14-16.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 16-20.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Tampa, FL, February 17-21.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in San Francisco, CA, February 17-21.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Minneapolis, MN, February 24-28.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Washington, DC, February 24-28.

HCLE 2000- Business Continuity for the Healthcare Industry, in Denver, CO, February 24-28.

March

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Los Angeles, CA, March 10-14.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Singapore, Singapore, March 10-14.

BCLC 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Chinese, in Beijing, China, March 10-14.

BCLJ 2000- Business Continuity Planning- Japanese, in Tokyo, Japan, March 12-16.

BCLS 2000- Business Continuity Planning-Spanish, in San Jose, Costa Rica, March 17-21.

BCLE AUD- Business Continuity Planning for Auditors, in Baltimore, MD, March 17-20.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in New York, NY, March 17-21.

BCP 601- Masters Case Study Review- Web-Based Training, United States of America, March 19-20.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Dallas, TX, March 31- April 4.

April

BCP 501- Business Continuity Planning Review, in Arlington, VA, April 2-4.

GCLE 2000- Business Continuity for the Public Sector, in Chicago, IL, April 7-11.

BCLC 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Chinese, in Beijing, China, April 7-11.

BCP 601- Masters Case Study Review, in New Orleans, LA, April 9-10.

BCLC 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Chinese, in Beijing, China, April 16-20.

BCLE 2000 - Business Continuity Planning, in Minneapolis, MN, April 18 - 22.

BCPJ 501- Business Continuity Planning Review- Japanese, in Tokyo, Japan, April 18-20.

BCLC 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Chinese, in Beijing, China, April 21-25.

BCP 501- Business Continuity Planning Review, in New York, NY, April 23-25.

May

BCP 501- Business Continuity Planning Review, in New Orleans, LA, May 1-2.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in New Brunswick, NY, May 5-9.

BCLC 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Chinese, in Beijing, China, May 12-16.

BCLJ 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Japanese, in Tokyo, Japan, May 14-18.

BCLS 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Spanish, in Montevideo, Uruguay, May 19-23.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Singapore, May 19-23.

AT DRI2014!

HCP 501 C- Business Continuity for the Healthcare Industry, in Atlanta, GA, May 15-16.

BCP 501 C- Business Continuity Planning Review, in Atlanta, GA, May 15-16.

BCP 601 C- Masters Case Study Review - in Atlanta, GA, May 15-16.

GCP 501 C- Business Continuity for the Public Sector, in Atlanta, GA, May 15-16.

BCP AUD- Business Continuity Planning for Auditors, in Atlanta, GA, May 15-16.

BCLE 2000 C- Business Continuity Planning, in Atlanta, GA, May 15-16.

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Issue #83

December 20, 2013

There Are Still 12 Awards Up for Grabs: Nominate Now, Celebrate at DRI2014!

The finalists have been chosen for our Lifetime Achievement and Service Provider of the Year awards, but there are still 12 awards categories open and seeking nominees! Surely, there is someone you know (maybe even your team or yourself!) who is deserving of recognition.

The deadline for nomination for the 2014 DRI Awards of Excellence is February 1. To nominate, click here. And here's a list of the awards categories that are still up for grabs:

PEOPLE:

Program Leader of the Year (Private Sector)

This award goes to the business continuity program leader who has demonstrated exceptional achievement, innovation, and leadership. Nominees must have at least five years of industry experience and be employed full-time in business continuity management.

Program Leader of the Year (Public Sector)

This award goes to the public sector continuity program leader who has demonstrated exceptional achievement, innovation, and leadership. This individual will have enhanced the operational resilience of a public sector entity and improved the preparedness of a community by championing operational resilience.

Program Leader of the Year (Non-Profit Sector 501(c)(3))

This award goes to the non-profit sector continuity program leader who has demonstrated exceptional achievement, innovation, and leadership. This individual will have enhanced the business resilience of a non-profit sector organization and its programs.

Consultant of the Year

In this category, recognition will be given to consultants who excel in the business continuity field.

Industry Newcomer of the Year

With this award, up-and-coming business continuity leaders are recognized by honoring an individual new to our profession. Nominees will have no more than two years of business continuity experience and must demonstrate an original and inventive approach.

Team of the Year

This award recognizes the human capital of business continuity departments across the organization, including teams that cross fields or are geographically dispersed. The award is designed to acknowledge collaboration, development and specific achievements of the team internally or partnering with external consultants.

STRATEGY & INITIATIVE:

Strategy of the Year

For this award, judges will evaluate a business continuity program, particularly its strategy. Recognition will be given to the overall philosophy behind the strategy, use of innovative techniques and ideas, as well as the success of implementation across the entity.

IT Infrastructure Award

This award will be presented to the organization with the most resilient approach to its IT infrastructure (encompassing servers/storage/networks/cloud/datacenter solutions/virtualization, etc.).

Response and Recovery of the Year

This award will be given to the entity, or individual responsible for achieving the most effective business recovery in the face of adversity over the past year.

Continuity Awareness Award

This award will recognize the level of awareness that is both educational and drives the business continuity message throughout the organization (public or private) and the broader community as a whole.

SERVICE PROVIDERS:

Planning Software of the Year

This award will be presented to the company whose entry demonstrates that their software is of innovative and original design.

Notification System of the Year

This award will be presented to the company whose product demonstrates that the notification system is of innovative and original design.

What's the Word? Thanks!

Send Word Now a DRI2014 Platinum Sponsor!

Here's a big thank you and welcome to Send Word Now for signing on as a platinum sponsor for DRI2014: The Professionals Conference! This is the third year in a row that we are pleased and proud to have Send Word Now join us in bringing our exciting conference to continuity professionals.

DRI2014 will be held May 18-21, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. For information about the conference, including our innovative, information-packed conference program, click here. For more information about Send Word Now, click here.

Time Is Running Out:

Donate to DRIF Philippines Relief Fund Now!

The DRI Foundation (DRIF) is getting close to the end of its fundraiser for survivors of Typhoon Haiyan-Yolanda. So far, the response from certified professionals is both exciting and encouraging, but the foundation still needs your help! Make your tax-deductible donation by the December 31 deadline.

DRIF volunteers have been busy! Earlier this year we had the pleasure of partnering with Habitat for Humanity and Philabundance to get groups of volunteers to work during DRI2013 Volunteer Day. This year's event will take place during DRI2014 in Atlanta - we'd love to have you join us.

But that's not all. Last month, a team diligently assisted Washington, IL farmers by clearing debris from their land in preparation for the spring planting season. We are so proud of all of our volunteers for their tireless efforts and we look forward to providing even more opportunities in 2014!

Annual BCM Salary Survey Now Includes Consultants, Unemployed

BC Management's annual salary survey is ready for the taking, but the survey is a little different this year. Now, you can choose one of three versions of the study - permanently employed, unemployed professionals, or independent contractors/consultants. Study participants will receive a complimentary copy of BC Management's world-renowned BCM Compensation Report. Complete any of the studies below by December 26 and receive a complimentary Standard BCM Research Data Report before the New Year.

Permanently Employed

This study is for professionals who are permanently employed (practitioners, permanently employed consultants, sales, marketing and senior leadership) and who have involvement in business continuity, disaster recovery, emergency management and/or crisis management planning. For your complete study participation, you will receive a complimentary report assessing how years of experience, job title, industry, prior experience, geography, certification, education, management skills, leadership skills and real world experience impact your earning potential. Study focuses on base and bonus compensation only and accommodates professionals who are full-time and part-time, permanently employed.

Independent Contractors/Consultants

This study is for professionals who are independent contractors/consultants and who have involvement in business continuity, disaster recovery, emergency management and/or crisis management planning. For your complete study participation, you will receive a complimentary report assessing how years of experience, job title, industry, prior experience, geography, certification, education, management skills, leadership skills and real world experience impact your earning potential. The report will also include further assessment detailing hourly rates, billing frequencies, focus of engagement work and time dedicated to consulting engagements.

Unemployed Professionals

This study is for professionals who are unemployed and who have had previous involvement in business continuity, disaster recovery, emergency management and/or crisis management planning. For your complete study participation, you will receive a complimentary report assessing how years of experience, job title, industry, prior experience, geography certification, education, management skills, leadership skills and real world experience impact your earning potential. Study focuses on base and bonus compensation only.