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Getting Started with Solo Training

Start your solo training journey and develop crisis management skills at your own pace.

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First Solo Scenario

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Access Solo Dashboard

Click Solo Training or My Training in the main navigation
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Browse Beginner Scenarios

Filter by Difficulty: Beginner to see recommended starting scenarios
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Read Scenario Description

Understand what crisis type, duration, and skills practiced
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Click 'Start Scenario'

Begin your first training exercise
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Review Briefing

Read the scenario context and objectives
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Begin

Click Enter Scenario when ready

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Choosing Your First Scenario

For beginners, try scenarios marked:
  • Beginner Difficulty
  • 15-30 minute duration
  • “Introduction” or “Fundamentals” in title
  • High completion rate (indicates accessible content)

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Scenario Categories

Natural Disasters

Floods, earthquakes, fires - good for learning basics

Communication Crises

PR disasters, misinformation - focus on messaging

Operational Incidents

Supply chain, equipment failure - process-oriented

Cybersecurity

Data breaches, attacks - technical crisis management
Start with a crisis type relevant to your industry or role for maximum engagement and applicability.

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Solo Interface Orientation

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Main Screen Elements

Top Section
  • Current crisis status
  • Key metrics (casualties, damage, resources)
  • Timeline progress
  • Your current score

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Controls

  • Pause: Pause scenario anytime
  • Resume: Continue from where you left off
  • Resources: Access documents
  • AI Mentor: Toggle mentor panel
  • Settings: Adjust preferences
  • Exit: Leave scenario (progress saved)

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Your First Decision

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Decision-Making Process

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Read the Situation

Understand what’s happening in the crisis right now
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Identify the Question

What decision needs to be made?
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Review Options

Read all available choices carefully
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Consider Consequences

Think through likely outcomes of each option
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Use Resources

Check if documents provide helpful information
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Ask AI if Stuck

Mentor can provide hints without giving away the answer
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Make Your Choice

Select an option
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See Feedback

Learn why it was a good or poor choice

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Decision Example

Scenario: Office Fire

Situation: Smoke detected on the 3rd floor. Automatic alarm has sounded.

Decision: Immediate Action Required

Options:
A) Evacuate entire building immediately
B) Send security to investigate first
C) Call fire department, wait for their arrival
D) Evacuate only 3rd floor, monitor situation

[Resources Available: Emergency Evacuation Plan, Building Map]
[AI Mentor: Available for hints]
Good Approach:
  1. Check Emergency Evacuation Plan
  2. Consider building occupancy
  3. Ask AI: “What factors should I consider for evacuation decisions?”
  4. Weigh safety vs disruption
  5. Make informed choice
  6. Review feedback

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Working with the AI Mentor

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When to Use the Mentor

When Stuck

Can’t decide between options

Need Framework

Want a structured approach

Clarification

Don’t understand something

Learning

Want to know why something matters

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How to Ask

Good Questions:
  • “What factors should I consider for this decision?”
  • “Can you explain the pros and cons of option A?”
  • “What crisis management framework applies here?”
  • “Why might stakeholder communication be important now?”
Less Helpful Questions:
  • “Which option is correct?” (Mentor won’t tell you directly)
  • “What should I do?” (Too broad, ask about specific considerations)

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Mentor Interaction Tips

Ask specific questions rather than general ones
Use hints to guide thinking, not replace it
Engage with mentor’s questions back to you
Apply mentor’s frameworks to make your own decision

AI Mentor Deep Dive

Master working with the AI mentor

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Managing Your First Scenario

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Pacing Yourself

Solo training is self-paced:
  • No Rush: Take time to think through decisions
  • Pause If Needed: Step away and come back
  • Review Events: Scroll back through timeline
  • Read Resources: Don’t skip documents
  • Reflect: Consider why you’re choosing options

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Staying Engaged

Treat it like a real crisis. Put yourself in the scenario mentally.
Jot down key information, insights, questions as you go.
Verbalize your reasoning (helps with learning, even if alone).
Explore resources, chat with mentor, check dashboard.

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Completing Your First Scenario

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What to Expect

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Final Decision

Last choice in the scenario
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Scenario Conclusion

See how the crisis resolves based on your decisions
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Results Summary

Overall score and performance highlights
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Detailed Feedback

Decision-by-decision breakdown
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Reflection Prompts

Questions to deepen learning
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Options

  • Retry scenario
  • Try new scenario
  • Return to dashboard

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Understanding Your Score

Your score reflects:
  • Decision Quality: How optimal your choices were
  • Use of Resources: Did you access helpful documents?
  • Completeness: All decisions made?
  • Bonus Points: Exceptional performance on key decisions
First attempts often score lower than retries. That’s normal and expected. Focus on learning, not perfect scores initially.

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After Your First Scenario

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Review Your Performance

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Read Overall Feedback

Understand your strengths and areas for improvement
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Review Each Decision

See why choices scored as they did
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Note Key Learnings

What will you remember? What will you apply?
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Identify Patterns

Do you tend toward cautious or aggressive choices? Quick or deliberate?

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Next Steps

Try Same Scenario Again
  • Apply what you learned
  • Aim for higher score
  • Try different approaches
  • See improvement

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Building a Practice Routine

Daily Practice

15-20 minutes per dayBest for rapid skill building

Weekly Sessions

1-2 scenarios per weekGood for busy schedules

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Setting Goals

  • Short-term: Complete 5 beginner scenarios
  • Medium-term: Achieve 80%+ on intermediate scenarios
  • Long-term: Master all scenarios in your industry category

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Common First-Time Questions

Scenarios are labeled with estimated duration (15-60+ minutes), but solo training is self-paced. You can take longer if you want to be thorough.
Yes! Click Pause or Exit and your progress is saved. Resume anytime from your Solo Dashboard.
  • 50-70%: Passing, shows basic understanding
  • 71-85%: Good, solid decision-making
  • 86-95%: Excellent, strong performance
  • 96-100%: Mastery, exceptional
Absolutely! Retrying with new knowledge helps solidify learning and improve scores.
They track your personal development. Some organizations may use them for training requirements or certifications.

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Troubleshooting

  • Refresh browser
  • Check internet connection
  • Verify scenario is published (not draft)
  • Try a different scenario
  • Check if mentor is enabled for this scenario
  • Refresh page
  • Try rephrasing your question
  • Report issue if persistent
  • Ensure you’re logged in
  • Don’t use private/incognito mode
  • Check browser allows cookies
  • Contact support if continues

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Next Steps

During Solo Simulations

Tips for navigating scenarios effectively

Understanding Results

Make the most of your performance data