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AI Can’t Read the Room: Why Human Facilitators Are Still the Most Powerful Tool in Crisis Preparedness
By an exercise facilitator who has run hundreds of simulations, watched leadership teams under pressure, and learned one essential truth: when people are stressed, technology steps aside and the human…
7 Pieces of Crisis Simulation Exercise Advice
1. Anticipate What Could Go Wrong During the Simulation Exercise During the exercise, it is important to anticipate what could go wrong in order to challenge participants and create a realistic problem-solving experience. As issues arise, think through how they can be addressed in the context of the simulation. 2…
5 Steps to Improving Your Crisis Management Planning: The Remediation Plan
In any organization, crisis management is key to weathering unexpected storms. But what happens after the storm has passed? Is your organization prepared to quickly and effectively recover? Remediation planning is the critical next step in maintaining a strong crisis management plan. Here are 5 steps to ensure your organization…
Finding Gaps During Simulation Exercises: Now What?
Once the crisis response simulation exercise has identified gaps in crisis management planning, leaders must work to create and implement a plan to remediate these findings. This can include creating additional processes or protocols, staffing up crisis teams with trained personnel, and developing technologies that will help manage and respond…
Essential Emergency Drills for the Workplace
When was the last time your workplace had an emergency drill? If you can’t remember, or if it’s been a while since your business has conducted one, you’re not alone. Many businesses don’t think about emergency drills until there’s an actual emergency – a huge yet common mistake that makes…
CC Series Short: Post Exercise Activities – Part 2
In part one of Post Exercise Activities, Rob Burton discussed some of the information that should be collected at the conclusion of the exercise. In this short video clip from the Crisis Coordinator Webinar Series, Rob discusses how to prepare for the After Action Conference. Do you have questions regarding post exercise…
Common Leadership Mistakes You Should Avoid In A Crisis
Article written by Dani Andrews Leading an organization or a group of people requires both mental and emotional competence. When faced with difficult situations, one of the things excellent leaders should do is acknowledge the problem and inform their members. This is exhibited by top political and industry leaders in US history…