# Executive Scenario Exercise > Leadership resilience is just theory until it's tested. This module puts your executive team in a real-time scenario designed to validate plans, challenge assumptions, and clarify decision-making under pressure. *This content is available in full at: https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/executive-scenario-exercise* Executive Scenario Exercise is a validation activity within Fixinc's resilience services. It provides scenario-driven exercises built for executive leaders and board-level stakeholders to test strategic decision flow, stakeholder pressure, and cross-team response capability. ## How Fixinc Delivers Executive Scenario Exercise The delivery follows a four-step Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology: 1. **Plan**: Agile, first-principles planning ensures a smooth rollout of your refreshed programme 2. **Do**: Executive Scenario Exercise is rolled out smoothly at your organisation 3. **Check**: Your Executive Scenario Exercise is validated through testing 4. **Act**: Your team and Fixinc will be ready when your Executive Scenario Exercise is activated in real-life ## Pre-Session Preparation Before the session, Fixinc reviews: - Organisational chart - Recent incidents - Current plans - Sector-specific threats This information shapes a relevant, high-pressure simulation. Sessions are typically completed within a month. ## Exercise Approach Fixinc does not run rehearsals. The exercises are designed as reality checks that test: - Strategic decision flow - Stakeholder pressure responses - Cross-team response capability Within days of the exercise, Fixinc delivers a clear post-session report outlining gaps, strengths, and next steps. These exercises are a key part of the [Maintenance Program](https://docs.fixinc.io/maintenance-program.md) and often mark the turning point from "prepared" to "proven." ## Engagement Process ### Initial Consultation - A link will be sent via email from the Advisory team - You select a convenient time to chat via phone, Teams, Zoom, or in person - 30-45 minute discussion covering your objectives and how Fixinc operates - Opportunity for questions and answers ### Proposal and Quote - Proposal delivered within 24 hours detailing the scope of work - Discussion scheduled one week later - Final quote provided within 10 minutes of discussion - 5-week window for sign-off before Fixinc assumes timing is not suitable ## Delivery Phases ### Review and Health Check All Executive Scenario Exercise implementations start with a deep review of what is already in place. Benchmarks are set from best practice and ISO standards. ### Design and Develop With appropriate involvement from your team, Fixinc builds out the Executive Scenario Exercise as part of your Validation Exercise programme to the highest quality available. ### Validate Where appropriate, Fixinc tests and validates your new Executive Scenario Exercise. This provides tangible evidence of capability and maturity to your stakeholders. ### Maintain Fixinc builds a plan to ensure your Executive Scenario Exercise runs annually, addressing the primary setback for organisations embedding resilience: maintaining momentum. ## Related Validation Disciplines Expand your Executive Scenario Exercise with additional Validation Exercise disciplines: - [Multi-Agency Response Simulation](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/multiagency-response-simulation.md): Tests collaboration with external partners, vendors, or regulators under real-world complexity - [Operational Team Tabletop Exercise](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/operational-team-tabletop-exercise.md): Tests operational teams in realistic, role-specific exercises that expose weak spots - [Crisis Communications Roleplay Drill](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/crisis-communications-roleplay-drill.md): Tests communication response through roleplay, scenario pressure, and live messaging practice - [Responder Capability Review](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/responder-capability-review.md): Reviews the confidence, clarity, and readiness of your response team ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do we know when our Executive Scenario Exercise activity is fully effective?** Fixinc validates success through exercises, engagement, and outcomes. If your Executive Scenario Exercise effort drives action, conversation, and continuous use, it is working. **What does the Executive Scenario Exercise discipline involve when delivered by Fixinc?** Executive Scenario Exercise 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 is Executive Scenario Exercise different from traditional approaches?** Unlike templated models, Fixinc's Executive Scenario Exercise work adapts to the client's sector, stakeholders, and risk profile. It is hands-on, flexible, and always validated. **Does Executive Scenario Exercise link to other services or tools you offer?** Yes. Executive Scenario Exercise often feeds into other services like planning, validation, or digital tools. Fixinc designs it to integrate, not sit in a silo. **What kind of outcomes can we expect from engaging in Executive Scenario Exercise?** Clients typically gain clarity, leadership alignment, and a measurable shift in preparedness through Fixinc's Executive Scenario Exercise delivery, regardless of their starting point. ## Related Case Studies - [UTS](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/uts.md): Streamlined emergency plans and built lasting resilience across campus - [FairPrice](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/fairprice.md): Validated crisis leadership with a live cyberattack simulation - [OceanaGold](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/oceanagold.md): Embedded business continuity into mining operations across multiple countries - [Optus](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/optus.md): Reset continuity and recovery programmes after a high-profile disruption - [EDL](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/edl.md): Brought crisis leadership and business continuity into alignment across energy operations - [Auckland Museum](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/auckland-memorial-war-museum.md): Preparing for threats without compromising heritage --- **View this page online:** https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/executive-scenario-exercise For program inquiries: [Contact Fixinc](https://www.fixinc.io/contact) | info@fixinc.org | +64 800 349 462