Workshops & Training: Incident Command System Training, and more
Some businesses and governments know they need to prepare, but aren’t sure what or where to start—making what happens next an even bigger hurdle. Our training provides the tools and insights needed to simplify disaster response and recovery.
Practice what you plan for
Crisis leadership and emergency management are specialized skills your team needs to guide your community or business through disaster response and recovery.
Our team provides training in disaster recovery, business preparedness and emergency and crisis management to ensure your team is ready to tackle the challenges that arise in the event of a disaster.
The RIC team has worked in commercial, industrial, and backcountry settings (avalanche rescue and mountain operations, railway, oil and gas, mining and exploration, utilities). They are also entrepreneurs, have led industry associations and non-profit organizations, and have worked in senior government roles. This means they understand the nuances of a variety of organizations and sectors. There’s a good chance our team will understand your world.
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BOUNCE BACK BIZ ™ ACADEMY | Business Response and Resilience Training
A practical three-part training series that helps the business community assess readiness, build usable crisis plans, and practice response before disruption hits.
Three workshops. One clear resilience journey.
Each workshop can stand alone or be delivered as part of a progressive series. Together, they guide businesses and those who work from them from understanding risk to taking confident action.
Bring these workshops to your community and support stronger business resilience before the next disaster or crisis.
Who it’s for
Business owners • tourism operators and other businesses • economic development organizations • chambers of commerce • emergency management leaders • tourism organizations
WORKSHOP: Ready, Set, Resilient! ™
Business Readiness Assessment
Understand your business risks and what to do about them.
This practical readiness workshop will help businesses and other leaders assess preparedness, set priorities, and strengthen recovery.
Overview: Ready, Set, Resilient! helps decision makers quickly understand how prepared they are for disruption and where to focus next. Through a guided readiness assessment and plain-language tools, participants gain clarity, confidence, and practical next steps.
What you’ll walk away with
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A strong snapshot of readiness strengths, gaps, and risks
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Prioritized “quick wins” to strengthen preparedness
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Simple frameworks to protect staff, customers, and operations
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Confidence knowing where to focus before disruption occurs
WORKSHOP: Disaster to Dynamo ™
Build a Crisis Plan You’ll Actually Use
Know what to do when disruption hits.
This no-jargon crisis-planning workshop will help businesses and other leaders build a clear, usable plan for real-world disruptions.
Overview: Disaster to Dynamo guides decision-makers through building a simple Crisis Management Plan, tailored to how their organization actually operates. The focus is on early decisions, clear roles, and practical communication that supports a better response and stronger recovery.
What you’ll walk away with
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A plain-language Crisis Management Plan customized to your organization
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Clear roles, priorities, and decision guidance
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Practical communication approaches for leadership, staff and customers
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Greater confidence navigating disruption and recovery
WORKSHOP: Ready, Set, Respond! ™
Turn Your Plan into Action
Practice your plan, before it’s tested for real.
Overview: Ready, Set, Respond! moves businesses and other leaders from written plans to real-world readiness. Through guided scenarios, participants practice first actions, test communication, and strengthen coordination in a supportive, business-focused environment.
What you’ll walk away with
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Confidence making decisions under pressure so your response leads to a strong recovery
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Clear understanding of critical actions and priorities
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Practical communication and operational strategies
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Assurance that your plan works in real life, not just on paper
OTHER WAYS TO LEARN WITH RIC
WORKSHOP: Disaster Recovery Made Simple ™
Build your community’s recovery framework before disaster strikes.
Don’t wait until recovery begins to figure out what comes next.
Overview: This workshop helps community leaders move from reactive recovery planning to a practical, easy-to-follow recovery framework. Through plain-language guidance and proven tools, participants learn how to establish recovery priorities, clarify roles, strengthen coordination, and build confidence to lead long-term community recovery.
You’ll leave with:
- A practical recovery framework
- Clear priorities and recovery governance
- Practical tools to coordinate recovery
- Confidence to lead your community through long-term recovery
Incident Command System Training
Prepare your team to ensure that no one in your community falls through the cracks. The RIC team is accredited and certified by Incident Command System Canada to provide ICS training from I-100 to I-300.
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