Workshops & Training: Incident Command System Training, and more
Some businesses and governments know they need to prepare, but aren’t sure what or where to start—making what happens next an even bigger hurdle. Our training provides the tools and insights needed to simplify disaster response and recovery.
Practice what you plan for
Crisis leadership and emergency management are specialized skills your team needs to guide your community or business through disaster response and recovery.
Our team provides training in disaster recovery, small business preparedness and emergency management to ensure your team is equipped to tackle the challenges that arise in the event of disaster.
The RIC team has worked in avalanche, rescue, and mountain operations, which means they understand the nuances of running tourism and mountain-based businesses in BC and Alberta.
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BOUNCE BACK BIZ ™ | Business Recovery and Resilience Training
A practical three-part training series that helps small businesses assess readiness, build usable crisis plans, and practice response before disruption hits.
Three workshops. One clear resilience journey.
Each workshop can stand alone or be delivered as part of a progressive series. Together, they guide businesses from understanding risk to taking confident action.
Bring these workshops to your community and support stronger business resilience before the next disaster or crisis.
Who it’s for
For business owners • tourism operators • economic development organizations • chambers of commerce • emergency management leaders • tourism organizations
WORKSHOP: Ready, Set, Resilient! ™
Business Readiness Assessment
Understand your business risks — and what to do about them.
A practical readiness workshop that helps small businesses assess preparedness, set priorities, and strengthen recovery.
Overview: Ready, Set, Resilient! helps business owners quickly understand how prepared they are for disruption and where to focus next. Through a guided readiness assessment and plain-language tools, participants gain clarity, confidence, and practical next steps.
What you’ll walk away with
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A clear snapshot of readiness strengths, gaps, and risks
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Prioritized “quick wins” to strengthen preparedness
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Simple frameworks to protect staff, customers, and operations
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Confidence knowing where to focus before disruption occurs
WORKSHOP: Disaster to Dynamo ™
Build a Crisis Plan You’ll Actually Use
Know what to do when disruption hits.
A no-jargon crisis planning workshop that helps small businesses build a clear, usable plan for real-world disruptions.
Overview: Disaster to Dynamo guides business owners through building a simple Crisis Management Plan tailored to how their business actually operates. The focus is on early decisions, clear roles, and practical communication that support faster response and stronger recovery.
What you’ll walk away with
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A plain-language Crisis Management Plan customized to your business
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Clear roles, priorities, and decision guidance
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Practical communication approaches for staff and customers
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Greater confidence navigating disruption and recovery
WORKSHOP: Ready, Set, Respond! ™
Turn Your Plan into Action
Practice your plan – before it’s tested for real.
Overview: Ready, Set, Respond! moves small businesses from written plans to real-world readiness. Through guided scenarios, participants practice first actions, test communication, and strengthen coordination in a supportive, business-focused environment.
What you’ll walk away with
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Confidence making decisions under pressure
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Clear understanding of first actions and priorities
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Practical communication strategies
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Assurance that your plan works in real life — not just on paper
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Disaster Recovery Made Simple: A Blueprint for Community Leaders
Creating a robust disaster recovery plan is essential for communities to withstand and recover from increasing disasters. This training will provide insights on moving beyond reactive planning, explore key components, identify barriers, and offer strategies to improve your recovery plan.
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Incident Command System Training
Prepare your team to ensure that no one in your community falls through the cracks. The RIC team is accredited by the Incident Command System Canada to provide training to teams in ICS best practices.
Contact us to find out more about our workshops & training.
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