12 Tabletop Exercise Scenarios (+ Examples) to Level Up Your Preparedness
Alert Media – Becky Zieber
The article discusses the importance of using tabletop exercises (TTX) to train teams to deal with high-stakes situations in a safe environment
Tabletop exercises are discussion-based, collaborative exercises that engage employees’ problem-solving skills, identify vulnerabilities, and establish safe incident responses without the disruption and cost of full-scale drills
Key points:
1) Choosing the right scenario is crucial for a successful tabletop exercise
The scenario should be realistic, relevant, and specific to the organization’s needs.
2) The article provides 12 tabletop exercise scenarios, including structure fires, inclement weather, workplace injuries, cybersecurity incidents, workplace violence, business travel disruptions, natural disasters, power outages, supply chain disruptions, political demonstrations, IT outages, and concurrent emergencies.
3) Examples of specific emergencies within each scenario are provided, along with three detailed tabletop exercise examples for workplace injuries, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions.
4) Tips for running effective tabletop exercises include using templates, leveraging generative AI to build exercises, and documenting performance through after-action reports.
5) Engaging team members in safety plans through tabletop exercises can lead to lasting outcomes by creating a successful safety culture within the organization
The article emphasizes the importance of regularly conducting tabletop exercises to prepare employees for various emergency situations and to improve the organization’s overall emergency response capabilities.
Link: https://www.alertmedia.com/blog/tabletop-exercise-scenarios