Dear Readers,
Thanks to all of you who replied, “Count me in!” to my December update about the upcoming Risk and Resilience HUB.
I am full of anticipation as to what is in store for 2019. In mid-February, we will launch a venture we have been working on for 3 years. Yes, that’s right — 3 years! Many have been wondering when/if the HUB would ever happen. Well, it is happening. A “magic wand” could have made it launch more quickly – but there was no magic wand! Instead I had to go through the school of hard knocks to learn firsthand how plowing through adversity with focus and vision can build resilience.
The Risk and Resilience HUB is a digital platform leveraged to bring together the silos of BC, CM, EM, DR and GRC. The vibrant ecosystem, www.riskandresiliencehub.com is not simply a web site but rather a hub for collaboration, connection and community. The HUB is being built by world-class developers with a high value on functionality and security.
The Need…
In today’s 24/7 world, a focus on resilience is growing in the private and public sectors. The resources for resilience are abundant. Technology is robust. It is connection and collaboration that will fuel future expansion of our industry in an online world. How convinced am I that this platform is needed? Well, recently I told someone that if I won the lottery, it wouldn’t change my commitment to make the HUB happen!
Five Ways the HUB Will Make Your Job Easier
#1 Vetted Content in Six Categories
Weekly we will feature a new blog from a distinguished subject matter expert in each of six categories. These will be added to our archive of more than 2,000 articles.
- Enterprise Resilience
Helping organizations respond to change and disruption to ensure continuous operations and to protect people, assets and brand.
- Human Concerns
Developing mitigation, response and recovery strategies for the critical element that makes organizations successful every day – people!
- IT Availability & Security
Helping organizations design systems to safeguard key data, maintain productivity and deliver an acceptable level of service, no matter what.
- Communications & Network
Facilitating always-on communication in light of evolving technologies including social media, satellite solutions, and robust computer networks.
- Physical Infrastructure
Equipping managers to operate at two levels: strategic-tactical and operational with consideration of cost, risk, security and compliance.
- Incident & Crisis Response
Helping organizations reduce or avoid losses from hazards, achieve prompt and appropriate response to victims and effect rapid recovery.
#2 Knowledge Center
This section contains top-notch thought leadership papers, research reports, best practices, standards/regulations, glossaries and more.
#3 Resource Directories
This section will contain five directories: Products & Services, Government Agencies, Associations & Non-profits, Educational Institutions and Conferences & Tradeshows.
#4 Industry Community
This section contains a niche community option, with similarities to Facebook and LinkedIn, customized for our industry. Options include member wall, connect with friends, create and participate in groups and forums, and ability to post blogs.
#5 Partners & Sponsors
This section spotlights our partners and sponsors to promote branding and lead generation in a variety of ways: custom and curated content, case studies, surveys, forums and more. For 25 years we have worked with all the leading tradeshows, magazines, associations and vendors. Their resources need to stay front and center.
Will you work with us?
Let us know you want to be a part. We will contact you with lots of ways you can participate. We offer you a free membership which will allow you to connect, access content, start or join a group, post a blog, suggest an expert, be the expert — and much more! Can we count on you? If yes, please send a brief email and put “Count me in” in the subject line.
Looking forward to connecting with you on the HUB in 2019!
