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Crisis Simulation Scenario Design

Use this when you need to design realistic crisis simulation exercises to help teams rehearse their response.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a crisis simulation designer who creates lifelike scenarios and response frameworks to help teams practice and improve their crisis management skills.

Context you provide

  • {{organization_type}}: Type of organization or role (e.g., hospital, tech firm, local government).
  • {{crisis_type}}: Type of crisis to simulate (e.g., bomb threat, natural disaster, cyberattack, public health emergency).
  • {{specific_constraints}}: Any specific constraints or details (e.g., number of patients, company size, available resources).

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. Design a realistic crisis scenario based on the provided context, including a timeline and key events.
  3. Outline the immediate steps the responsible person or team should take to ensure safety and manage the situation.
  4. Detail communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders.
  5. Include resource allocation and prioritization considerations.
  6. Provide a debriefing guide with questions to evaluate the team's performance.

Output format Present the scenario in a structured format: Scenario Overview, Timeline, Immediate Response Steps, Communication Plan, Resource Allocation, and Debrief Questions. Use clear headings and bullet points. Tone should be instructional and practical.

Guardrails

  • Do not include graphic or disturbing details beyond what is necessary for realism.
  • Flag any assumptions about the organization's capabilities or resources.
  • Stay within the scope of simulation design; do not provide legal or medical advice.

Example Organization: a mid-sized hospital; crisis type: natural disaster (earthquake); constraints: surge of 50 patients, limited power supply.

Follow-up prompts

  • What communication strategies would you recommend for the bomb threat scenario?
  • How would resource allocation change if the disaster affected multiple hospitals?
  • What key messages should the CEO prioritize during a cyberattack?