The Disaster Resource GUIDE is preparing an article for our upcoming 13th annual edition which focuses on the emerging standards related to business continuity, emergency preparedness, organizational resiliency, etc. While there are a number of certifications for professionals in the BC field, this study is regarding certifications for companies or organizations.

We are seeking comments, evaluations, and insights from individuals whose companies fall into one of the following categories, with some suggested questions for comment. Please send your replies in an email to: publisher@disaster-resource.com

SELECT THE CATEGORY THAT BEST FITS YOUR COMPANY:

1. Your company is considering getting your BC program certified, and evaluating which standard to use.
   a. What is motivating you to have your company certified?
   b. Which standards are you considering and why?
   c. How much do you expect the certification audit to cost?
   d. Do you anticipate asking those in your supply chain to become certified?
   
   
2. Your company is in the midst of the certification process.
   a. Do you have comments on any of the questions above?
   b. How did you select a company/consultant to conduct your audit?
   c. Was the certification process a set price, and if so, what price?
   d. Is the process proceeding as you had hoped, i.e. is the time required to help in the audit process what you expected?
   
   
3. Your company has already been certified to a standard.
   a. Any comments on any of the questions above?
   b. Why did you select the particular standard for certification?
   c. What standards did you consider, but reject, and why?
   d. Do you think any of the standards you did not select would be the best choice for another type of company, and why?
   e. Do you consider the investment valuable and if so, why?

The article will be published in the 13th annual GUIDE. Are you signed up for a free copy? http://disaster-resource.com/cgi-bin/freeguide.cgi