Exercise Objectives
In this 15th episode of the Whiteboard Wednesday video series, Rob discusses the importance of exercise objectives.
PreparedEx is excited to announce that we will be attending the International Crisis Management Conference (ICMC) 2026, where we’ll also be hosting a dedicated booth on-site. ICMC continues to be one of the premier global gatherings for crisis management, resilience, and emergency leadership professionals – bringing together practitioners, decision-makers, and innovators from across industries. This…
The threat of slavery or unethical behaviour in a firm’s supply chain is not receiving the attention it should, particularly by those who work in crisis management. Firms are judged by the company they keep, and if they employ or work with partners who are guilty of such practises, this represents a massive potential…
The Rising Threat of Deepfake Attacks In 2024, Arup, a global engineering consulting firm, fell victim to an elaborate deepfake scam. A finance employee participated in what appeared to be a legitimate video conference with the company’s CFO and other senior leaders. Unbeknownst to them, every participant—except the employee—was a deepfake, generated by cybercriminals using…
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…
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” —John F. Kennedy JFK, the president who inspired a nation to reach the moon, knew a thing or two about leadership. His quote above succinctly drives the point: it’s continuous learning that makes leaders stronger, better able to guide their organizations to achieve particular goals. When a…
Crisis management exercises are an essential component of any organization’s preparedness strategy. These exercises allow teams to test their crisis response plans, identify areas for improvement, and build the skills and confidence needed to respond effectively to a crisis. One type of exercise that is particularly useful for this purpose is the functional exercise. A…
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