Tabletop Exercises for a Workplace Hostage

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BAM BAM BAM! Your busy day at work was interrupted by gunfire! People dove under tables, then scrambled for the exits.  Not everyone got out.

The shooter has taken hostages.  The police are outside with bullhorns, trying to talk to him. The SWAT team arrives. Several employees are missing...

Workplace Hostage for Associations

Exercise for a Workplace Hostage for Associations

Overview: Participants are the employees of a fictional association. Suddenly, everyone jumps as shots are heard. Employees begin screaming and running in every direction. The shooter takes hostages as the remaining employees flee the building. While the police talk to the shooter, employees are upset and deadlines still need to be met. See how your organization would handle such a disaster, especially now that your floor is closed as a crime scene. How will your team respond?

Exercise Focus: Emergency Response / Crisis Communications / Public Relations 

Workplace Hostage for General Business

Workplace Hostage for General Business

Overview: Participants are the employees of a fictional organization. Suddenly, everyone jumps as shots are heard. Employees begin screaming and running in every direction. The shooter takes hostages as the remaining employees flee the building. While the police talk to the shooter, employees are upset and deadlines still need to be met. See how your organization would handle such a disaster, especially now that your floor is closed as a crime scene. How will your employees respond?

Exercise Focus: Emergency Response / Crisis Communications / Public Relations 

Workplace Hostage for Health Care Facilities

Workplace Hostage for Health Care

Overview: Participants are the management team of a fictional Nursing Home. Suddenly, everyone jumps as shots are heard. Employees begin screaming and running in every direction. Residents are frightened and upset. The shooter takes hostages as the remaining employees flee the building. While the police talk to the shooter, fear and chaos are prevailing. See how your management team would handle such a disruption, especially now that part of your facility is closed as a crime scene. How will your staff respond? 

Exercise Focus: Emergency Response / Crisis Communications / Public Relations 

Workplace Hostage for Insurance Companies

Workplace Hostage for Insurance Companies

Overview: Participants are the employees of a fictional Insurance Company. Suddenly, everyone jumps as shots are heard. Employees begin screaming and running in every direction. The shooter takes hostages as the remaining employees flee the building. While the police talk to the shooter, employees are upset and deadlines still need to be met. See how your organization would handle such a disaster, especially now that your floor is closed as a crime scene. How will your employees respond? 

Exercise Focus: Emergency Response / Crisis Communications / Public Relations

Workplace Hostage for Law Firms

Workplace Hostage for Law Firms

Overview: Participants are the employees of a fictional Law Firm. Suddenly, everyone jumps as shots are heard. Employees begin screaming and running in every direction. The shooter takes hostages as the remaining employees flee the building. While the police talk to the shooter, employees are upset and deadlines still need to be met. See how your organization would handle such a disaster, especially now that your floor is closed as a crime scene. How will your employees respond? 

Exercise Focus: Emergency Response / Crisis Communications / Public Relations 

Workplace Hostage for Temporary Staffing Company

Workplace Hostage for Temporary Staffing Companies

Overview: Participants are the employees of a fictional temporary staffing company. Suddenly, everyone jumps as shots are heard. Employees begin screaming and running in every direction. The shooter takes hostages as the remaining employees flee the building. While the police talk to the shooter, employees are upset and deadlines still need to be met. See how your organization would handle such a disaster, especially now that your floor is closed as a crime scene. How will your employees respond? 

Exercise Focus: Emergency Response / Crisis Communications / Public Relations