Where do you go to practice your craft? Is it accessible to encourage the development of fundamental skills and provide the opportunity to try new progressions? If we are encouraged to do this for a new hobby, why not have a similar setup for the places we serve? Where are the training grounds for board members and volunteers? Where can we gather to practice, learn new skills, and attempt innovation?
Why ride a bike in circles around a velodrome? It takes three laps to cover a kilometer, and if we intend to ride a long distance, it is a mentally challenging way to accumulate distance. Spending too much time riding laps can create a sense of vertigo. But the track offers a smooth service, with precise measurements, and eliminates several obstacles encountered on the open road. A session in the velodrome gets us closer to precision and gives us a chance to categorize the inputs and outputs.
What is equivalent to a velodrome experience for your team? Where do you assemble to practice performing at your highest level? What opportunities allow you to test your capabilities within a controlled environment?
If we rely on visual aids to operate our enterprise, we are restricted from functioning in challenging environments. If we have invested in more sophisticated guidance systems, we can launch our programs even when we cannot see the horizon.
What navigational aids does your cause utilize to remain oriented during tumultuous conditions? What has worked, and what has failed your team?
Emergency service agencies require routine equipment checks to ensure the vital gear for a response remains operational and accessible. If we leave our Emergency Operating Plan in a binder on a shelf and wait for the emergency, we may learn there are unintentional gaps. Facilitated scenario training may be the wisest investment your cause can make to practice and learn in a controlled setting.
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