What is a tabletop exercise?

Abstract

Tabletop exercises are meetings where key personnel discuss their emergency management roles and responsibilities in a simulated emergency situation. They are used to clarify responsibilities, identify areas for improvement, and test emergency plans while providing a low-stress environment that facilitates group discussion. Advantages include low cost, ongoing evaluation, and facilitated discussion of problem areas. Disadvantages include a lack of realism and a superficial review of an organization’s plan. – AI-generated abstract.