Advisory · 06

Evidence of readiness, not assumptions

Readiness assessment, exercises and capability development that show boards and regulators what is demonstrated, what is only on paper, and what to fix first.

The challenge

Were we ready? Boards ask after every major incident

A document shows intent. Only practice shows capability. Many organizations cannot say with evidence how ready they are.

REDS answers that question with a structured, evidence-based method, then tests plans and people through exercises and builds the capability they rely on.

What we deliver

Assessment, exercises and capability

Flagship

REDS Readiness Assessment

A scored, evidence-based assessment of preparedness.

  • Maturity score for each of 12 domains and an overall level
  • Critical capabilities flagged separately
  • Risk register kept separate from maturity
  • Prioritized findings (P1 to P4) traced to evidence
  • Corrective-action plan and executive report
Regulatory

Regulatory Readiness Review

Readiness against named regulator or authority requirements.

  • Requirements mapped to your arrangements
  • Evidence trail for each requirement
  • Prioritized actions to close gaps
Capability

Training & capability development

In-house programmes that support the advisory work.

  • ICS and EOC programmes
  • Business continuity and exercise design courses
  • Tailored scenarios from your own risk profile
  • REDS certificate of completion

Training is delivered in-house, in English or Arabic, as part of or following advisory work. REDS is not a licensed training institute and does not issue accredited certificates.

Exercises

Test your plans before a real event does

ExerciseBest forYou receive
Tabletop exerciseTesting roles, plans and decisions in a discussion settingScenario pack, facilitated session, after-action report
Functional exerciseTesting an EOC, control room or crisis team in real timeExercise plan, control and evaluation teams, after-action report and improvement plan
Full-scale exerciseTesting response on the ground with external agenciesExercise design, evaluation criteria, multi-agency debrief
Executive crisis simulationTesting board and executive decision-makingLeadership scenario, decision log, private debrief
The REDS Readiness Assessment

Twelve domains, one evidence-based picture

120 questions across 12 domains. Critical capabilities are flagged separately, so a good average never hides a life-safety gap.

  1. Context & Hazard Profile
  2. Governance & Emergency Management
  3. Risk Assessment & Prevention
  4. Emergency Response Procedures
  5. Command, Control & Decision-Making
  6. Communication & Notification
  7. Emergency Response Capability
  8. Evacuation, Life Safety & Vulnerable Persons
  9. External Coordination & Interfaces
  10. Resources, Competence & Readiness
  11. Emergency Exercises & Validation
  12. Recovery & Business Continuity
Outcomes

What changes for you

  • Evidence of readiness you can show a board or regulator
  • Gaps found in a safe setting, with owners and dates to close them
  • Absence of evidence never scored as compliance
  • Every material finding reviewed by a senior REDS consultant
How we work

How the assessment works

  1. IntakeScope, sites and the evidence you can share
  2. Evidence reviewDocuments, records, interviews and site observation
  3. Scoring & analysis120 questions, critical capabilities, risks and findings
  4. Independent QAEvery conclusion challenged before release
  5. Report & briefingResults and priorities presented to your leadership
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