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CC Series Short: The Tabletop Exercise
The Tabletop Exercise is a facilitated, group analysis of an emergency situation in an informal, stress-free environment. The Tabletop Exercise is designed for examination of operational plans, problem identification, and in-depth problem solving. In this short video...
Preparing for Nuclear, WMD and Emerging Threats – An Interview with Matt Kershner
In Episode 95 Rob interviews Matt Kershner who is the Chief at the Special Operations Forces Training Support Branch at DTRA the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The discussion during the podcast was centered around exercises. Matt has vast amounts of experience...
CC Series Short: Crisis Simulation Exercise Types – An Overview
All organizations have a responsibility to plan and prepare for crises, but few know how to do it effectively. Crisis simulations are an excellent training tool that can be used to develop relationships among team members, employees and other stakeholders. It also...
CC Series Short: The Decision Making Cycle
Similar to the problem solving model, the decision making cycle is a six-step process that helps crisis teams with their decision-making process. In this short video clip from the Crisis Coordinator Webinar Series, Rob Burton walks through the six steps of the...
CC Series Short: Problem Solving Model
This five-step process for decision making helps crisis teams with their own decision-making process. In this short video clip from the Crisis Coordinator Webinar Series, Rob Burton walks through these five steps. https://vimeo.com/689748328 Do you have...
Why Ownership Is So Important In Crisis Management
Article written by Dani Andrews There are different approaches an organization can follow for crisis management. As we mentioned in "Role of the Crisis Coordinator'', for example, the company can designate an individual to prepare a Crisis Management Team. However,...
CC Series Short: Planning Aids for Decision Making
Having the right tools to use during an emergency can be crucial for success. Technology and/or documented plans are essential in being prepared, but it's important not just have them at your fingertips-you must understand how they work too! In this short video clip...
An Interview with Hector Delgado: Preparing for Active Shooter or Other Violent Intruder Crises.
In episode 94 Rob discusses active shooter and violent intruder events and preparedness with Hector Delgado founder and CEO of ASR Alert Systems, Navy SEAL (ret) and HSI Special Agent (ret). Hector spoke about what schools, businesses, sporting arenas, music festivals...
CC Series Short: Problem Solving vs. Decision Making
During a crisis, leaders are often faced with several problems. In order to solve those problems, they need to make decisions. In order to make well informed decisions, leaders should analyze the intelligence that they receive to ensure its accurate and current. There...
CC Series Short: The Initial Briefing
In those first few moments of a fast-paced incident, it is essential that the Crisis Management Team (CMT) comes together quickly in an organized and disciplined manner. It is in these early stages of the incident when discipline is incredibly important. If discipline...