Exercising Best Practice Guidance
Published 25 September 2026
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This guidance explains how public organisations should plan, run and learn from resilience exercises.
1. Planning
Set clear objectives, choose an appropriate format and make sure participants understand the exercise arrangements.
2. Learning
Record evidence, identify lessons, assign actions and test material improvements.