A disaster is not the time to think about
what to do next
This year DRIE, CCEP, BCI Canada, Canadian Red Cross and DRI Canada are again teaming up to promote Business Continuity Awareness Week (BCAW). BCAW’s have been organized internationally since 2005 to raise awareness and enhance the ability of all types of organizations to practice Business Continuity Management (BCM). The Theme for 2012 is: “The Time to Act is Now”
“A disaster is not the time to think about what to do next”
Everyone can relate to the sense of time pressure and how our perception of elapsed time changes dramatically under stress. Certainly in a disaster scenario, awareness of the clock ticking with impacts rising, by the minute, is a crucial dimension of response and recovery. It is not the time to be making new introductions or rehearsing. It is real time.
BCAW is an ideal stimulus for educating organizations on the importance of business continuity planning, by sharing experiences, knowledge and best practices. By working together we can be better prepared to handle adversity when it arises. We encourage you to upload your photo, complete your profile and participate actively! Let us know right here what you are doing for Business Continuity Awareness Week.
BCAW Groupsite
On the Groupsite you will be able to read and participate in discussion forums, initiate topics for discussion and ask questions, as well as find access to experts and other business continuity practitioners. Information on upcoming webinars will be posted there and you can also publicize your own BCAW activities.
Be sure to join our BCAW Groupsite and participate interactively with your fellow business continuity professionals.
It’s easy and free to join and you will have access to valuable resources and information on BCAW-related events and initiatives.
