The simulation was one of those intense and brilliant experiences that made my body go hot and my brain blank for a moment or two. Then the adrenaline kicked in and the experience enables you to draw on everything you know, lean into everything you don’t yet know and explore the possibilities of doing things differently. It was fascinating to see how I and colleagues responded in the moment. And we have had incredibly valuable discussions and successfully tried some different approaches since. Kate and Tamara’s deft and skilful facilitation made this unique experience challenging, safe and ultimately rewarding and beneficial.”

We used Polpeo to deliver a crisis simulation for our directors – they all said they found it challenging and it really helped them to reflect on our crisis preparedness. The crisis tool Polpeo have developed was absolutely brilliant and totally made the simulation. It was so realistic and meant our directors were having to consider how the crisis was playing out on all our channels, as they would do in an actual crisis. The team were a real pleasure to work with.

Polpeo’s live simulation training brings crisis communications to life in real-time, giving our teams the confidence to navigate high-pressure situations. Crises can emerge from anywhere, at any time. This immersive experience showed us when to respond, who to involve and how to stay in control. Most importantly, it reinforced that empathy, clarity and timing can make the difference between chaos and control. Because in a crisis, it’s not just about ‘what’ happens – it’s ‘how’ you handle it that determines whether you navigate the storm and protect your company’s reputation. An absolute must for any business