# Desktop Scenario Exercises > Scenario exercises simulate crises using custom-built scenarios designed around your real threat landscape, testing plans and building confidence without real-world consequences. *This content is available in full at: https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/desktop-scenario-exercises* A Scenario Exercise simulates a crisis or disruption using a custom-built scenario designed around your real [threat landscape](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/threat-intelligence-and-analysis.md). Fixinc guides teams through the response with live facilitation, dynamic injects, and structured debriefs. You will test your plan, practise your communication, and uncover blind spots in a session that is immersive, challenging, and grounded in your actual risk profile. Every exercise is researched, designed, and delivered by the [Fixinc team](https://docs.fixinc.io/about.md), from scenario concept to post-exercise reporting. Sessions have involved executives, boards, third parties, and emergency services. The goal is not to catch people out but to bring them together. Fixinc exercises create clarity, drive learning, and build confidence regardless of scenario complexity. ## Delivery Approach Desktop Scenario Exercises follow a four-step process aligned with Fixinc's resilience methodology: 1. **Plan**: Agile, first-principles planning ensures a smooth rollout of your refreshed programme 2. **Do**: Desktop Scenario Exercises are rolled out smoothly at your organisation 3. **Check**: Your Desktop Scenario Exercises remain draft until validated 4. **Act**: Your team and Fixinc's team will be ready when your Desktop Scenario Exercises are activated in real-life ## Engagement Process **Initial Consultation**: - A link will be sent via email from the Advisory team - Choose a time convenient to you for a phone call, Teams, Zoom, or in-person meeting - 30-45 minute session to discuss objectives and answer questions - Proposal and quote delivered within 24 hours - Final quote provided within one week of proposal discussion - Proposals remain active for five weeks **Delivery Phases**: - **Review and Health Check**: All Desktop Scenario Exercises implementations start with a deep review of what is already in place, setting benchmarks from best practice and ISO standards - **Design and Develop**: Build out the Desktop Scenario Exercises component of your Business Continuity programme to the highest quality available - **Validate**: Test and validate new Desktop Scenario Exercises discipline where appropriate, providing tangible evidence of capability and maturity to stakeholders - **Maintain**: Build a plan to ensure Desktop Scenario Exercises runs annually to maintain programme momentum ## Related Business Continuity Disciplines - [Business Impact Analysis](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-impact-analysis.md): Where clarity begins, breaking down what matters most so you can protect it, prioritise it, and bounce back fast - [Business Continuity Training](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-training.md): Training teams to understand, own, and act on business continuity fundamentals with complete confidence - [Business Continuity Plan](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-plan.md): Your playbook for keeping things running when the unexpected hits - [Policy and Framework](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/policy-and-framework.md): Building a foundation that actually works and people understand - [Threat Intelligence and Analysis](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/threat-intelligence-and-analysis.md): Actionable insights into potential threats enabling proactive preparedness - [Business Continuity Policy and Program Management](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-policy-and-program-management.md): Where business continuity becomes real through programme execution - [Business Continuity Program Review and Audit](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-program-review-and-audit.md): Validation that your programme actually works ## Frequently Asked Questions **Does Desktop Scenario Exercises link to other services or tools you offer?** Yes. Desktop Scenario Exercises often feeds into other services like planning, validation, or digital tools. It is designed to integrate, not sit in a silo. **What does the Desktop Scenario Exercises discipline involve when delivered by Fixinc?** Desktop Scenario Exercises at Fixinc is built to be clear, structured, and aligned with the Tungsten Diamond lifecycle. It is tailored to your programme maturity and backed by real-world application. **How do we know when our Desktop Scenario Exercises activity is fully effective?** Success is validated through exercises, engagement, and outcomes. If your Desktop Scenario Exercises effort drives action, conversation, and continuous use, it is working. **How is Desktop Scenario Exercises different from traditional approaches?** Unlike templated models, Desktop Scenario Exercises work adapts to the client's sector, stakeholders, and risk profile. It is hands-on, flexible, and always validated. **What kind of outcomes can we expect from engaging in Desktop Scenario Exercises?** Clients typically gain clarity, leadership alignment, and a measurable shift in preparedness through Desktop Scenario Exercises delivery, regardless of their starting point. ## Case Studies - [UTS](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/uts.md): How UTS streamlined its emergency plans and built lasting resilience across campus - [OceanaGold](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/oceanagold.md): How OceanaGold embedded business continuity into mining operations across multiple countries - [Optus](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/optus.md): From exercise to execution, how Optus reset its continuity and recovery programmes - [EDL](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/edl.md): How EDL brought crisis leadership and business continuity into alignment across its energy operations - [Stride](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/stride.md): How Stride rebalanced its emergency management plans without disrupting the teams that rely on them - [Auckland Museum](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/auckland-memorial-war-museum.md): How Auckland Museum is preparing for threats without compromising heritage --- **View this page online:** https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/desktop-scenario-exercises For program inquiries: [Contact Fixinc](https://www.fixinc.io/contact) | info@fixinc.org | +64 800 349 462