Crisis Management Readiness Checklist.

Prepare Today for Tomorrow’s Challenges

No organization is immune to crises, but those that plan, prepare, and adapt can navigate challenges with confidence and emerge stronger. Equip & Train’s Crisis Management Readiness Checklist helps you assess your current preparedness, identify gaps, and take actionable steps to enhance your resilience.

Use this checklist to ensure your team is ready to mitigate risks, respond effectively, and recover stronger—no matter what comes your way.

Mitigation: Reducing Risks Before They Arise

☐ Have you identified potential risks and vulnerabilities within your organization?

☐ Do you have measures in place to reduce or eliminate these risks?

☐ Are your mitigation strategies reviewed and updated regularly?

Preparedness: Ensuring You’re Ready to Act

☐ Do you have a comprehensive crisis management plan in place?

☐ Are key personnel trained and fully aware of their roles during a crisis?

☐ Have you conducted tabletop exercises or drills to test your response plan?

☐ Are communication plans established for internal teams and external stakeholders?

Response: Acting Quickly and Effectively

☐ Do you have a clear chain of command for decision-making during a crisis?

☐ Is there a system for real-time monitoring and adaptive response?

☐ Are your teams trained to communicate and collaborate under pressure?

Recovery: Restoring Operations and Learning from the Crisis

☐ Do you have a recovery plan in place to restore operations post-crisis?

☐ Have you scheduled after-action reviews to evaluate your response and identify lessons learned?

☐ Are there systems in place to track recovery progress and drive continuous improvement?

What Your Results Mean

• Answered “Yes” to All Questions?
  Congratulations! Your organization is well-prepared to face a crisis with confidence and efficiency.
• Answered “No” to Any Questions?
  There may be gaps in your crisis management preparedness. Equip & Train can help you strengthen these areas through customized training, tabletop exercises, and expert guidance.

Take Action Today

Equip & Train offers practical solutions to ensure your organization is ready for any crisis:

• Conduct tabletop exercises to test and refine your plans.
• Develop or update your crisis management strategies.
• Provide expert-led training to empower your team.