Scenario Generation Ideas
In the 16th episode of our Whiteboard Wednesday video series, Rob discusses a few ideas to help generate your scenario.
We specialize in chaos. In fact, we create chaos by developing simulated crisis exercises that test and validate crisis teams at all levels of an organization. In this blog I’m going to discuss three crisis scenarios that we have found to be of serious concern to organizations in various sectors. There are three kinds…
Article written by Dani Andrews Regardless of how long you’ve been running your business, it’s normal to experience crises over the years. While you cannot completely eliminate the risks and threats to your business’s growth and success, the first step to risk management is recognizing the common examples of business crises, some of which you…
VW. Chipotle. Target. What comes to mind with these names? Defective emissions equipment? Or deception and fraud? Food-borne illness? Or mismanagement and stock price freefall? 100 million credit card records hacked? Or denial and inadequate crisis management plans? Each of these examples represents a business crisis that damaged reputations, hurt sales and negatively impacted the…
Crisis simulation scenarios provide at least two important services – First, it provides a plausible starting point or setting for the exercise participants to examine particular challenges as well as responses to a crisis (e.g., hurricane, flooding, earthquake, explosion, cyber attack, workplace violence, contaminated products, etc.). One of he chief challenges in scenario development…
Understanding OSHA’s Position on Tornado Safety Drills In the realm of workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plays a pivotal role. However, when it comes to tornado tabletop exercises, OSHA’s guidelines are more suggestive than prescriptive. While OSHA does not specifically mandate tornado tabletop exercises, it strongly recommends emergency preparedness drills, including…
In today’s volatile business environment, organizations face a myriad of threats, from cyberattacks to supply chain disruptions. For executive leadership teams, preparation is critical. Tabletop exercises offer a practical, low-risk way to test strategies, improve decision-making, and build organizational resilience. This step-by-step guide provides actionable instructions to help you design effective tabletop exercises tailored for…
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