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Creating Situational Awareness During a Crisis: The Foundation of Effective Response
When organizations struggle in a crisis, the problem is rarely a lack of effort. More often, teams are working from different versions of reality. That leads to delayed decisions, duplicated work, and conflicting messages. In this episode, host Rob Burton explains situational awareness and why it’s central to crisis management…
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The End of Check-the-Box Exercises: Why Organizations Need More Than Just a Test
In this episode of the PreparedEx Podcast, Rob discusses why the traditional “check-the-box” approach to crisis exercises is no longer enough. As organizations face more complex risks, increased regulatory scrutiny, and higher expectations from boards, customers, and stakeholders, exercises must do more than satisfy a requirement. They need to validate real capabilities, uncover gaps, improve…
The 15 Questions We Ask Before Designing a Crisis Simulation Exercise
Planning a crisis simulation exercise? The quality of your exercise depends on the quality of the planning. In Episode 169 of the PreparedEx Podcast, Rob Burton shares the 15 essential questions PreparedEx asks every prospective client before designing a tabletop exercise or simulation. From identifying objectives and selecting the right scenario to understanding participants, reviewing…
From BCM to Enterprise Resilience – Building True Organizational Readiness with Francois Nel
Introduction In this episode of the PreparedEx Podcast, Rob Burton is joined by Francois Nel, an experienced enterprise resilience advisor who works with regulated organizations and consulting teams to strengthen governance, close capability gaps, and build real-world readiness for disruption. Francois brings a unique perspective shaped by hands-on experience across IT service continuity, business continuity,…
Why Resilience Leaders Should Attend ICMC 2026
If you’re a resilience leader, ICMC 2026 is more than just another conference—it’s an opportunity to stay ahead in an increasingly complex risk landscape. This is where you gain practical insights from real incidents, not just theory—learning directly from those who have navigated crises at the highest levels. It’s also a chance to build meaningful…
From Wildfires to Industrial Risk: Understanding Canada’s Regional Threat Landscape
Canada faces a unique set of regional risks that organizations must understand to effectively prepare for crisis situations. In this episode, Shawna Bruce, emergency management trainer and crisis communications specialist, joins the PreparedEx Podcast to discuss how geography, climate, infrastructure, and industry shape the country’s threat landscape. Drawing from her experience in the Canadian Armed…
Stress-Testing the Future: Simulation Strategy & AI Readiness with Chris Lynch
In this conversation, PreparedEx host Rob Burton sits down with Chris Lynch — a Certified FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner and strategist in AI readiness and crisis simulation. Chris breaks down his approach to building exercises that don’t just tick compliance boxes but drive real organizational learning. We explore how well-crafted simulations uncover hidden gaps, how…
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