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GENERALLY ACCEPTED BUSINESS CONTINUITY PRACTICES – DRAFT DOCUMENT READY FOR REVIEW

The DRJ Editorial Advisory Board’s (EAB) Generally Accepted Business Continuity Practices Committee and DRII are pleased to announce that the first draft of the Generally Accepted Practices (GAP) document is ready for your review. Ten individual sub-committees of seasoned Business Continuity professionals from partner organizations (ARMA, DRII, FSTC and NFPA) and members from the public and private sectors, have been working diligently to create universally accepted Business Continuity guidelines that will benefit the entire Business Continuity profession. The mission of the DRJ-EAB effort is “To be recognized as a leading source of ‘sound’ Generally Accepted Practices by providing a depository of knowledge and recommendations offered by skilled business continuity practitioners.”

The DRJ/EAB Generally Accepted Business Continuity Practices Committee is eager to hear your input regarding this document. The first draft of this highly anticipated document is posted on the DRJ web site for your review at: www.drj.com/GAP/

There are two ways you can provide your feedback on this document:

1. Send feedback to Lori_J_Yelland@comerica.com. Please critique the sections that you have expertise in and send your feedback/comments to us.

2. Attend the GAP Advanced Networking Breakout Session at the DRJ Conferences. Please be prepared to communicate your questions and/or answers with other seasoned BC professionals during this session.

Your input and expertise will make this document a valuable tool for all Business Continuity professionals. Please take this opportunity to make a difference.

Updated - March 2007

Please Download the Individual Chapters (PDF Files)

1. Project Initiation and Management 2. Risk Evaluation and Control 3. Business Impact Analysis 4. Developing Business Continuity Strategies 5. Emergency Response and Operations 6. Developing Business Continuity 7. Training and Awareness 8. Maintaining and Exercising Business Continuity Plans 9. Public Relations and Crisis Communications 10. Coordination with Public

Please Download the Appendices Here (Word Doc)

Appendix 4.5 Appendix 4.4 Appendix 4.4 Exercise Roles Exercise Schedules

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