In today’s increasingly digital world, organizations face a growing number of cyber threats. One of the most prevalent and harmful attacks is ransomware, which has the potential to wreak havoc on businesses and governments alike. To effectively combat these threats and minimize the damage, it’s essential for organizations to establish a strong cross-functional corporate crisis…
Earthquakes can strike without warning, causing immense damage to businesses and putting lives at risk. Being prepared for such events is critical for ensuring the safety of your employees and the continuity of your operations. One of the most effective ways to prepare your business for earthquakes is by conducting tabletop exercises. These simulation-based training…
Tabletop exercises are an essential part of emergency preparedness and business continuity planning for building management teams. These exercises help to identify potential gaps in response plans, improve communication, and assess overall readiness for various emergency scenarios. This blog will focus on a fire scenario, its potential impacts on business continuity and life safety, and…
Crisis management is an essential aspect of running a successful organization. The ability to effectively respond to unexpected situations can determine the survival and continuity of any business. One of the most valuable tools in the crisis management arsenal is the tabletop exercise. These simulated scenarios help organizations prepare for potential crises by testing their…
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. Acknowledge Emotions & Stress Levels …
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 is prepared for post-crisis recovery….
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 to crisis events. Gathering lessons-to-be-learned…
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 the organization far less prepared…
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, policies, procedures, criteria developed for the exercise, standards within the industry,…
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 this blog post, we will outline ten of the most…