Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA Assess Your BC Career Today ~ to Ensure Your Marketability in the Future Cheyene Haase BC Management, Inc.

Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA Topics of Presentation Progression to Today’s BC Professional Credentials in Demand Assess Your Career Increase Your Marketability Tomorrow’s BC Professional Your Fair Market Value Ensure Your Marketability

Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA Career Progression Technology Driven 1970’s – 1998 –“Disaster Recovery” –Data Processing/ Data Center focus –Technology lead to a DR career –Lack of a focused BC/DR career path Business Driven 1998 – Current –“Enterprise Contingency Planning” –Risk Management/ Enterprise focus –Multiple careers lead to a BC career –An evolving, upward BC career path

Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA Profiling Current BC Professionals Specialty Focus Working Experience Field Experience Education Core Competencies in BC Technical Competencies in DR Primary Career prior to BC/DR

Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA BC Career Path Chief Officer Global Manager Vice President/ Director Manager/ AVP/ Program Manager Specialist/ Strategist/ Analyst Entry-level Use: Continuity, Assurance, Enterprise & Readiness Avoid: Recovery & Disaster

Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA Credentials in Demand Certification Advanced Education Expertise in both Business & Technology Global BC Experience Wide Array of Tangent Skills Strong Soft Skills

Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA Soft Skills Polished Presentation Skills Proven Project Management Training Expertise Engage All Levels Develop Business Case Scenarios Understand a Culture Fit True Passion

Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA Value of Professional Certifications Most Recognized Benefits –For You –For Your Company Dual Certifications –What Makes Sense For You? Current Certification Trends

Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA Assess Your Career Career Planning –Where do you want to be in 5 & 10 years? Evaluate Current Credentials/ Competencies Evaluate Current Opportunity. –Employer, Boss, Co-workers, & Responsibilities Conduct a SWOT Be Strategic & Create Opportunities

Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA Increase Your Marketability Brand yourself. Become certified or dual certified. Earn a bachelor or masters degree. Take advantage of other training/educational opportunities. Improve your presentation skills. Sharpen your business or technology knowledge. Expand your expertise in tangent fields. Become an expert/ leader in the field.

Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA Tomorrow’s BC Professional Increased Visibility Continue to Incorporate Enterprise Planning Focused and Elevating Career Path Continued Global Awareness

Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA What Determines Your Salary? Years of Work & Field Experience Job Title/ Reporting Structure within Company Geographic Location Competencies in BC (Business and Technology) Certification Advanced Degree Industry Specialty Percentage of Travel Project Management & People Management Experience Work History Leadership Role Within the BC Field

Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA Ensure Your Marketability Develop your brand and guard it. Continuously assess your career path. Seek out ways to sharpen your skills. Always be networking with your peers. Create a positive impact for your company. Be a leader or a contributor your colleagues want to work for or with.

Strohl Systems International User Group Conference — April 9-12, 2006 — Orlando, Florida USA Questions Cheyene Haase BC Management, Inc. (949) X 204