Crisis Management Functional Exercises

Crisis Management Functional Exercises

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...
7 Pieces of Crisis Simulation Exercise Advice

7 Pieces of Crisis Simulation Exercise Advice

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...
Finding Gaps During Simulation Exercises: Now What?

Finding Gaps During Simulation Exercises: Now What?

Once the crisis response simulation exercise has identified gaps in crisis management planning, leaders must work to create and implement a plan to remediate these findings. This can include creating additional processes or protocols, staffing up crisis teams with...
Essential Emergency Drills for the Workplace 

Essential Emergency Drills for the Workplace 

When was the last time your workplace had an emergency drill? If you can’t remember, or if it’s been a while since your business has conducted one, you’re not alone. Many businesses don’t think about emergency drills until there’s an actual...