Bridge the Gap Between Paper Plans &
Real-World Performance
Comprehensive readiness programs built on 26 years of operational command experience.
Most organizations believe they’re prepared for a crisis. They have plans. They have documentation. They’ve checked the compliance boxes.
But when the alarm sounds at 2 AM, when systems fail simultaneously, when the decisions matter most—the gap between documented preparedness and actual execution capability becomes painfully clear.
We call this the Command Gap. And it’s where organizations get exposed.
STOIC RESILIENCE readiness programs don’t just create better documents. We build organizations that can actually perform under pressure.
Our Readiness Programs
Crisis Command Development
Transform your leadership team’s ability to make critical decisions under stress. Our program develops the muscle memory and decision-making frameworks that separate effective crisis commanders from those who freeze when it matters most.
- Command presence and communication under pressure
- Rapid situational assessment techniques
- Decision-making frameworks for high-stakes scenarios
- Cross-functional coordination protocols
Tabletop Exercises & Simulations
Move beyond checkbox exercises that test nothing. Our scenarios are designed from real incident experience—the kind of cascading failures and unexpected complications that reveal true organizational capability.
- Scenario-based exercises calibrated to your specific risk profile
- Live injects that test decision-making in real-time
- After-action reviews with actionable improvement roadmaps
- Documentation that demonstrates regulatory compliance
Business Continuity Program Development
Build continuity programs that actually work—not just programs that pass audits. We integrate operational reality with strategic requirements, creating documentation that serves both compliance needs and real-world execution.
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA) with operational validation
- Recovery strategy development aligned with actual capabilities
- Plan documentation designed for crisis use, not just storage
- Training programs that build competency, not just awareness
The First Hour Doctrine
The first 60 minutes of any crisis determine outcomes more than any other factor. Our First Hour Doctrine program focuses specifically on this critical window—building the reflexes, protocols, and capabilities that matter when every second counts.
- Immediate response activation protocols
- Initial assessment and prioritization frameworks
- Stakeholder notification sequences
- Resource mobilization procedures
The S.T.O.I.C. Command Framework
Every program we deliver is built on our proprietary S.T.O.I.C. Command Framework—a methodology developed from 25 years of real-world incident command:
S – Stabilize: Contain chaos. Set tempo. Protect life and critical functions. Establish pre-decided triggers for activation.
T – Test: Validate signals. Separate fact from noise. Challenge assumptions. Build a Known/Unknown/Assumed snapshot.
O – Optimize: Restructure as the picture sharpens. Establish your command cell. Build a First Hour Operating Picture (FHOP).
I – Invest: Bring capacity before fatigue hits. Stage resources. Identify who to notify. Build margin before you need it.
C – Convert: Transform crisis into capability. Conduct post-incident review. Turn operational lessons into organizational learning.
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Discover where your real gaps are – before a crisis reveals them for you.