# Operational Team Tabletop Exercise > Focused tabletop exercises designed to test operational teams in realistic, role-specific scenarios that expose weak spots and build response confidence where it matters most. *This content is available in full at: https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/operational-team-tabletop-exercise* Operational Team Tabletop Exercises are validation activities that test your operations, logistics, facilities, or front-line teams using validated threat scenarios and your real organisational structure. These sessions walk through roles, activation logic, decision timelines, and cross-team coordination. Exercises are typically completed in under two weeks including reporting. The exercises balance realism with psychological safety, drilling into operational capability without overwhelming your team and offering a practical path to improvement. Findings feed directly into Program Reviews, Corrective Actions, and your broader Maintenance Plan, making this an essential checkpoint rather than just a compliance tick. - [Program Reviews](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-program-review-and-audit.md): Assessment of existing business continuity programmes - [Maintenance Plan](https://docs.fixinc.io/maintenance-program.md): Three-year structured resilience programme ## Delivery Approach Fixinc delivers Operational Team Tabletop Exercises through a four-step methodology: 1. **Plan**: Agile, first-principles planning ensures a smooth rollout of your refreshed programme 2. **Do**: Smooth rollout of the Operational Team Tabletop Exercise at your organisation 3. **Check**: Validation of draft exercises to ensure effectiveness 4. **Act**: Preparation for real-life activation of your exercise findings ## Engagement Process **Initial Consultation** - A link will be sent via email from the Advisory team to schedule a convenient time for a call via phone, Teams, Zoom, or in person - 30-45 minute discussion to understand objectives, share methodology, and address questions - Proposal delivered within 24 hours detailing scope of work - Final quote provided following one-week discussion period - Proposals not signed within five weeks are assumed to be postponed **Delivery Phases** 1. **Review and Health Check**: Deep review of existing arrangements with benchmarks formed from best practice and ISO standards 2. **Design and Develop**: Build the Operational Team Tabletop Exercise with appropriate involvement from your team 3. **Validate**: Test and validate the exercise to provide tangible evidence of capability and maturity to stakeholders 4. **Maintain**: Build a plan to ensure the exercise runs annually to maintain momentum ## Additional Validation Disciplines Expand your validation activities with related disciplines: - [Executive Scenario Exercise](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/executive-scenario-exercise.md): Tests executive team resilience in real-time scenarios to validate plans and clarify decision-making - [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 - [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 confidence, clarity, and readiness of your response team ## Frequently Asked Questions **What kind of outcomes can we expect from engaging in Operational Team Tabletop Exercise?** Clients typically gain clarity, leadership alignment, and a measurable shift in preparedness through delivery, regardless of starting point. **How is Operational Team Tabletop Exercise different from traditional approaches?** Unlike templated models, this work adapts to the client's sector, stakeholders, and risk profile. It is hands-on, flexible, and always validated. **How do we know when our Operational Team Tabletop Exercise activity is fully effective?** Success is validated through exercises, engagement, and outcomes. If the effort drives action, conversation, and continuous use, it is working. **Does Operational Team Tabletop Exercise link to other services or tools you offer?** Yes, this discipline often feeds into other services like planning, validation, or digital tools. It is designed to integrate rather than sit in a silo. **What does the Operational Team Tabletop Exercise discipline involve when delivered by Fixinc?** The discipline is built to be clear, structured, and aligned with the Tungsten Diamond lifecycle. It is tailored to programme maturity and backed by real-world application. --- **View this page online:** https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/operational-team-tabletop-exercise For program inquiries: [Contact Fixinc](https://www.fixinc.io/contact) | info@fixinc.org | +64 800 349 462