Increase the Challenge
In this 3rd episode of September’s crisis simulation exercise series, Rob discusses increasing the challenge as it relates to your exercise program.
The exercise facilitator and control team will control the exercise through the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL). The MSEL is the primary document used to conduct the exercise, providing the framework for monitoring and managing the flow of exercise activities. It shows when events are expected to occur and when to insert event-implementer messages into…
A company’s ability to respond effectively to crises significantly impacts its longevity and reputation. While internal training initiatives can contribute to building resilience, there’s an overarching necessity for specialized, expert-guided instruction – particularly with complex endeavors such as tabletop crisis management workshops. Investing in professionally designed and executed training provides optimal outcomes and is a…
Why great crisis simulations depend on much more than a realistic scenario. Organizations invest significant time and resources into crisis simulation exercises to validate plans, test decision-making processes, and prepare leadership teams for high-consequence events. Yet the success of these exercises is often determined by a factor that receives far less attention than the scenario…
We often get asked the same preparedness questions. These questions come from our online audiences as well as our clients during crisis simulation exercises or in everyday discussions. We decided to do this podcast based on these common questions. In this episode we discuss, risk assessments, crisis planning, different types of plans, simulation exercises and…
Communities are not just made up of homes and apartments. Many communities have businesses that provide jobs and other services to those communities. Major cities have businesses that are heavily integrated into their communities and so do some smaller cities and even towns. It’s imperative that businesses understand their communities and it is equally important…
In any crisis, the first few minutes are the most important. That is why it is so important to have a process in place for activating your crisis team. This includes sending out emergency notifications and organizing communication among team members. Without an activation process, you risk wasting valuable time trying to get your team…
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