Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #307 - Why Training Before an Exercise Is Non-Negotiable

September 15, 2025 00:04:18
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #307 - Why Training Before an Exercise Is Non-Negotiable
Managing Uncertainty
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #307 - Why Training Before an Exercise Is Non-Negotiable

Sep 15 2025 | 00:04:18

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Show Notes

In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser explores why training your team before an exercise is essential for success. Too often, organizations treat exercises as teaching moments rather than validation tools. The result is confusion, wasted time, and missed opportunities to truly measure resilience. Bryan explains how effective training sets the foundation for meaningful exercises that build confidence, competence, and muscle memory. He shares common pitfalls when training is skipped and offers practical steps to prepare teams before they walk into the room. By investing in training first, leaders ensure exercises deliver …

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