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DPRBA™ Mission
To identify "Best
in Class" disaster preparedness and recovery processes, which,
when implemented, will lead member companies to exceptional performance.
DPRBA™ Objectives
To conduct benchmarking studies of important disaster
preparedness and recovery processes.
To create a cooperative environment where full understanding
of the performance and enablers of "best in class" disaster
preparedness and recovery processes can be obtained
and shared at reasonable cost.
To use the efficiency of the association to obtain process
performance data and related best practices from disaster
preparedness and recovery.
To support the use of benchmarking to facilitate disaster
preparedness and recovery process improvement
and the achievement of accuracy, timeliness and efficiency.
DPRBA™ Membership
The scope of DPRBA™ membership includes individuals
who work in disaster
preparedness and recovery in major corporations.
Company membership will be considered with respect
to compliance with DPRBA™ mission, goals and operating guidelines,
as well as, qualification of the organization within the scope of membership.
Participation in specific efforts will be optional
and open only to members with costs shared by the participants. Members
pay only if they join a specific study. Currently, membership in DPRBA™ is
free. We reserve the right to review membership applications and to
make the final decision whether or not to accept any application. Consulting
firms are ineligible for membership.
DPRBA™ Benefits
of Membership
Studies:
DPRBA™ will identify and present to members opportunities
to participate in Benchmarking studies on various topics addressing
issues of importance to the disaster
preparedness and recovery functions.
There are two types of Benchmarking studies provided:
Consortium studies are offered to the membership as
a whole with costs divided.
Single company sponsored studies addressing the interest
of one member company can be offered to other selected members for
no fee.
The association will also support disaster
preparedness and recovery benchmarking efforts:
Research - Access public and private databases.
Identify study participants - Top companies in disaster
preparedness and recovery.
Collect data - Manage response collection with the
participants as a third party.
Lead site visits - Structured with best participants.
Roundtables:
Interest group roundtables will be organized throughout
the year. Members will pay a nominal fee to join real and virtual
roundtable discussions that address specific disaster
preparedness and recovery processes.
Cost:
Currently, membership in DPRBA™ is FREE! Costs
of studies are shared by the participants
Become a DPRBA™ Member
To become a member of DPRBA™, click
below.
 On-Line
sign up application
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