During Solo Simulations
Make the most of your solo training by using all available features and following effective strategies.Solo Simulation Flow
A typical solo scenario follows this pattern:1
Initial Briefing
Context and objectives (2-3 minutes)
2
Opening Situation
Crisis begins, initial information provided
3
Early Decisions
First few decisions to stabilize situation
4
Escalation
Crisis intensifies, more complex decisions
5
Turning Point
Critical decisions that significantly impact outcome
6
Resolution
Final decisions leading to crisis conclusion
7
Wrap-Up
See final outcome and immediate feedback
Effective Decision-Making
Analysis Framework
For each decision, follow this approach:- 1. Understand
- 2. Gather
- 3. Analyze
- 4. Decide
- 5. Learn
Comprehend the Situation
- What just happened?
- What’s the current status?
- What needs to be decided?
- Who are the stakeholders?
Decision-Making Tips
Read All Options First
Read All Options First
Don’t jump at the first reasonable choice. Read all options before deciding.
Use Process of Elimination
Use Process of Elimination
Rule out clearly poor choices to narrow options.
Consider Stakeholders
Consider Stakeholders
Who’s affected? Employees, customers, public, regulators?
Think About Timing
Think About Timing
Is this decision urgent? Can it wait for more information?
Balance Risk and Reward
Balance Risk and Reward
Safe choice vs. bold move - what’s appropriate given the situation?
Check Resources
Check Resources
Don’t guess if there’s a document that has the answer.
Using Resources Effectively
Document Library
Make the most of available resources:1
Browse Early
Look at available documents at the start to know what’s there
2
Prioritize Reading
- Emergency procedures first
- Contact lists
- Crisis plans
- Background information
3
Search Strategically
Use search function with keywords from the decision
4
Extract Key Info
Don’t read entire documents - scan for relevant sections
5
Take Notes
Jot down important details for easy reference
Resource Types
Emergency Plans
Procedures and protocolsUse for: Knowing correct process
Contact Lists
Key stakeholders and rolesUse for: Who to communicate with
Data & Reports
Situation specificsUse for: Making data-driven decisions
Reference Materials
Background and contextUse for: Understanding complex situations
Maximizing AI Mentor Value
Strategic Mentor Use
- Before Deciding
- After Feedback
- When Stuck
Use mentor to:
- Understand unfamiliar concepts
- Get framework for analysis
- Identify what information matters
- Brainstorm considerations
Effective Mentor Questions
Instead of: “What should I do?” Try: “What factors are most important in evacuation decisions?” Instead of: “Is option A correct?” Try: “What are the trade-offs between options A and B?” Instead of: “I don’t know.” Try: “I’m torn between prioritizing safety vs. business continuity. How do I weigh these?”AI Mentor Guide
Detailed guide to AI mentor interaction
Time and Pace Management
Self-Paced Benefits
Take advantage of solo training flexibility:Pause for Research: Look up unfamiliar terms or concepts
Reflect Before Deciding: No time pressure means thoughtful choices
Break When Needed: Take 5-10 minute breaks if losing focus
Review Past Events: Scroll back through timeline anytime
When to Push Through
Balance flexibility with momentum:- Don’t overthink: If you’ve considered options thoroughly, decide
- Avoid paralysis: Good decision now often beats perfect decision eventually
- Stay engaged: Long breaks can lose scenario immersion
- Time yourself optionally: Self-impose time limits for challenge
Note-Taking Strategies
What to Document
- Key Facts
- Decision Rationale
- Lessons Learned
- Questions
Critical Information
- Casualty/damage numbers
- Resource availability
- Stakeholder concerns
- Deadlines or time constraints
Note Tools
- In-App Notes: Built-in feature (if available)
- External Doc: Notepad, Evernote, etc.
- Voice Notes: Record thoughts if you prefer speaking
- Screenshots: Capture key events or decisions
Monitoring Your Progress
In-Simulation Metrics
Keep an eye on:- Crisis Status: Is situation improving or worsening?
- Current Score: How are you performing?
- Objectives: Have you met stated learning goals?
- Resources Used: Are you accessing available information?
Self-Assessment Questions
Periodically ask yourself:- Am I understanding why events are occurring?
- Are my decisions aligned with crisis management principles?
- Am I using resources effectively?
- What patterns am I noticing in my choices?
Handling Challenging Moments
When You’re Struggling
Unclear What to Do
Unclear What to Do
- Re-read the scenario briefing
- Review recent events
- Check if resources provide guidance
- Ask AI mentor for a framework
Overwhelmed by Information
Overwhelmed by Information
- Pause and organize what you know
- Prioritize: What’s most urgent/important?
- Use notes to track key points
- Focus on one decision at a time
Made a Poor Decision
Made a Poor Decision
- Read feedback carefully to understand why
- Don’t dwell - apply learning to next decision
- Remember it’s practice, mistakes are okay
- Consider retrying scenario later with new knowledge
Losing Engagement
Losing Engagement
- Take a short break
- Switch scenarios if this one isn’t resonating
- Remind yourself of learning objectives
- Try a different crisis type
Learning from Feedback
Immediate Feedback
After each decision:1
Read the Feedback
Understand what happened due to your choice
2
Identify the Principle
What crisis management concept does this illustrate?
3
Note Alternative Outcomes
What would have happened with other options?
4
Apply Going Forward
How will this inform your next decisions?
Feedback Types
Positive Feedback:- What you did well
- Why it was a good choice
- Principle demonstrated
- Reinforcement for future
- What could be improved
- Why other options were better
- Information you might have missed
- How to approach similar situations
Even “wrong” answers provide valuable learning. Often you learn more from mistakes than successes.
Completing the Scenario
Final Steps
1
Make Final Decision
Last choice in the scenario
2
See Conclusion
How the crisis ultimately resolves
3
Review Summary
Overall performance and highlights
4
Reflect
Take a moment to think about what you learned
5
Decide Next Action
Retry, new scenario, or finish for today
Before Leaving
Save any notes you took
Review overall feedback
Note one key learning to remember
Plan when you’ll practice next
Best Practices Summary
Immerse Yourself
Treat scenario as real for better learning
Use All Resources
Documents, AI mentor, notes
Think Critically
Don’t rush, analyze thoroughly
Learn from Feedback
Read and apply all feedback