Free crisis readiness self-check

What needs a closer look before pressure rises?

Score the twelve statements below. The result summarizes your own answers; it does not verify capability or predict performance. A Crisis Readiness Diagnostic reviews documents, interviews leaders, and identifies evidence-based gaps.

01

Authority

Two statements · Maximum 4 points

0 / 4

1A designated crisis leader has authority to convene the team and make time-sensitive decisions.

2The organization has a documented escalation threshold and alternates for unavailable leaders.

02

Coordination

Two statements · Maximum 4 points

0 / 4

3Legal, operations, human resources, security, and communication leaders understand their roles.

4The organization can establish a common operating picture without conflicting information channels.

03

Stakeholders

Two statements · Maximum 4 points

0 / 4

5Priority internal and external stakeholders are mapped by influence, exposure, and information need.

6Employee communication is planned before external messaging begins.

04

Messages

Two statements · Maximum 4 points

0 / 4

7Pre-approved holding-statement structures exist for the organization’s most credible risks.

8Leaders can explain actions, uncertainty, accountability, and next steps without speculation.

05

Preparedness

Two statements · Maximum 4 points

0 / 4

9Spokespersons have practiced difficult interviews within the past 12 months.

10The crisis team has completed a realistic exercise and documented corrective actions.

06

Recovery

Two statements · Maximum 4 points

0 / 4

11The plan addresses trust restoration, operational recovery, and lessons learned.

12Someone is responsible for measuring whether corrective actions are actually completed.

Interpret the result

Complete all 12 statements0 / 12 answered
Self-reported resultNot yet calculated

Your readiness level will appear after every statement has been scored.

0–8

Many gaps reported

Your answers point to several areas for immediate review.

9–16

Some elements reported

Some arrangements are in place; confirm how they work across functions.

17–21

Most elements reported

Review evidence and test the areas that remain uncertain.

22–24

Elements reported as established

High self-reported coverage still calls for evidence review and realistic exercises.

Move from self-report to evidence

Commission a focused Crisis Readiness Diagnostic.

We review decision authority, policy, fact flow, employee guidance, stakeholder communication, and selected plans. You receive a confidential gap report, a 3P Readiness Action Plan, and an Evidence of Readiness Summary stating what was reviewed and what remains untested. An exercise can then observe performance against agreed objectives.

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