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Protecting Assets the IT Way Protecting Assets the IT Way
-by Sunil Sharma
IT Security extends beyond passwords and firewalls. More and more, the responsibility of securing goods, grounds and physical assets is falling to IT departments. Recent technology offers innovative ways to make sure disaster doesn't rob you of your assets.
Extreme PM's Guide to Emergency ResponseExtreme PM's Guide to Emergency Response
-by Doug DeCarlo, Principal, The Doug DeCarlo Group
 Extreme situations call for eXtreme Project Management. In the face of disaster, the 10 Shared Values can get you and your team to a successful end.
Managing Public Disasters (Part 1 of 2)Managing Public Disasters (Part 1 of 2)
-by Bob Weinstein
 When disaster strikes, the first on the scene has to be able to take charge and manage from that point on. Here's how project management plays out with emergency first-responders.
Managing Public Disasters (Part 2 of 2)Managing Public Disasters (Part 2 of 2)
-by Bob Weinstein
 First responder intelligence briefing: Avoiding communications breakdowns and six guidelines for effective initial response.
Project Crisis/Disaster Recovery Planner  ( Checklist/ Specifications/Procedures - Template)
DRP Questionnaire
DRP Expectations Form  ( Evaluation Form/ Evaluation Assessment - Template)
DRP Planning Form  (Template)
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Package


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