How to think when setting up a training program. Listen to Mats and Craig discussing everything from the big picture to small details. Combining exercises, theoretical education, and other pieces to reach competence is a delicate challenge.
This podcast episode explores effective methods for designing and implementing crisis management training programs within organizations. It emphasizes the importance of adopting structured yet adaptable approaches tailored to specific organizational needs. The episode addresses critical components of competence, including knowledge, skills, experience, and attitude, highlighting the value of regular, smaller-scale training sessions rather than relying solely on annual large-scale exercises.
Listeners gain insights into practical strategies such as starting training planning with a clear assessment of organizational needs, incorporating storytelling and facilitation techniques, and using session breaks strategically for feedback and deeper engagement. It clarifies different purposes of exercises—maintenance, learning, and testing—each requiring careful planning and resource management.
The discussion underscores the benefits of incremental competence development through consistent and targeted training efforts, showcasing how well-structured training programs can significantly strengthen organizational resilience and crisis response capabilities.
Subjects:
- Competence building (knowledge, skills, experience, attitude)
- Incremental training versus large annual exercises
- Effective facilitation and storytelling
- Strategic use of training exercises
- Continuous improvement through targeted training
Content:
- Structuring competencies effectively in crisis management
- Techniques for impactful training delivery
- Avoiding common pitfalls in crisis training programs
- Flexibility and adaptability in training programs
- Maximizing the impact of small-scale exercises