7 Pieces of Crisis Simulation Exercise Advice

7 Pieces of Crisis Simulation Exercise Advice

by | Mar 17, 2023

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...
CC Series Short: Post Exercise Activities – Part 2

CC Series Short: Post Exercise Activities – Part 2

by | Sep 8, 2022

In part one of Post Exercise Activities, Rob Burton discussed some of the information that should be collected at the conclusion of the exercise. In this short video clip from the Crisis Coordinator Webinar Series, Rob discusses how to prepare for the After Action...
Common Leadership Mistakes You Should Avoid In A Crisis

Common Leadership Mistakes You Should Avoid In A Crisis

by | Aug 30, 2022

Article written by Dani Andrews Leading an organization or a group of people requires both mental and emotional competence. When faced with difficult situations, one of the things excellent leaders should do is acknowledge the problem and inform their members. This...
CC Series Short: Post Exercise Activities – Part 2

CC Series Short: Post Exercise Activities – Part 1

by | Aug 25, 2022

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,...
CC Series Short: Post Exercise Activities – Part 2

CC Series Short: Exercise Delivery – The Hot Wash

by | Aug 2, 2022

The “hot wash,” another term borrowed from the military, is the “after-action” discussions and evaluations of an organization’s performance immediately following an exercise/war game, training session, or an actual major event. Coming right on the heels of the...