CC Series Short: Post Exercise Activities – Part 2

CC Series Short: Post Exercise Activities – Part 2

by | Sep 8, 2022

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...
Common Leadership Mistakes You Should Avoid In A Crisis

Common Leadership Mistakes You Should Avoid In A Crisis

by | Aug 30, 2022

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...
CC Series Short: Post Exercise Activities – Part 2

CC Series Short: Post Exercise Activities – Part 1

by | Aug 25, 2022

At the end of your exercise, it is the time to gather information to be included in the After Action Report (AAR). To prepare the AAR, exercise evaluators analyze data collected from the hot wash, debrief, Participant Feedback Forms, and other sources (e.g., plans,...
10.5 Reasons Organizations Fail at Crisis Management

10.5 Reasons Organizations Fail at Crisis Management

by | Aug 22, 2022

A crisis can happen to any organization, no matter how big or small. When a crisis does occur, it is important that the leadership team is prepared to handle it effectively. Unfortunately, many organizations fail in crisis management due to a number of reasons. In...
CC Series Short: Post Exercise Activities – Part 2

CC Series Short: Exercise Delivery – The Hot Wash

by | Aug 2, 2022

The “hot wash,” another term borrowed from the military, is the “after-action” discussions and evaluations of an organization’s performance immediately following an exercise/war game, training session, or an actual major event. Coming right on the heels of the...
CC Series Short: Post Exercise Activities – Part 2

CC Series Short: Exercise Delivery – Evaluation

by | Jul 21, 2022

Exercise evaluators are provided a MSEL and will use it to assist in identifying events they must monitor closely. Evaluators should advise exercise controllers if they have not observed some expected action by the players. This activity will assist controllers in...