Empowering Preparedness through Exercise Design Training

Last October 07 to 11, 2024, CPIP’s Water Maintenance Engineer and Pollution Control Officer, Sir Jaycee Norona and Michael Eusebio respectively, attended the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation or PDRF training called Exercise Design course, with this course, developing skills to design, implement and assess is essential for enhancing safety and efficiency and health in today’s dynamic workplace. This comprehensive training, centered on interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, and return demonstrations to strengthen the team’s preparedness and collaborative potential.

 

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  1. Interactive Engagement

The course employed interactive discussions and hands-on workshops, fostering a collaborative environment where participants exchanged insights and learned together. This approach ensured practical engagement, enhancing learning retention and making theory actionable.

  1. Defining Roles for Effective Exercise Design

A key takeaway from the training was the importance of role clarity in exercise design. In a tabletop exercise, Jaycee assumed the role of Exercise Director, experiencing firsthand the challenges of coordination and communication. Mike’s role in overseeing health and safety exemplified the impact of precise role delegation on ensuring safe and efficient exercises.

  1. Bringing Theory into Practice

One of the courses’ highlights was the “return demonstration,” where attendees applied theoretical knowledge to real-life scenarios. This practical application solidified key principles of exercise design, allowing Jaycee and Mike to gain a clearer understanding of both planning and execution strategies.

  1. Strengthening Leadership and Collaboration

The training underscored the importance of teamwork, as Jaycee and Mike collaborated to fulfill their training objectives. Jaycee’s leadership as Exercise Director, combined with Mike’s expertise in health and safety, enriched the exercise by ensuring that critical safety protocols were embedded throughout. This partnership illustrated how diverse skills contribute to the success of training initiatives.

  1. Recognition of Efforts

Jaycee’s Most Participative Award was an encouraging moment, emphasizing how active engagement not only enhances individual growth but also fuels group success. The recognition highlighted CPIP’s culture of active involvement and collaboration.

 

Celebrating the Learning Journey

As the graduation ceremony comes, where Sir Michael served as the host, marked the culmination of the intensive learning journey in this course. This event enabled and underscored the camaraderie and professional growth of each and everyone that is built throughout the training.

Overall, Sir Jaycee and Sir Michael has been empowered with the needed skills to develop and execute that bolster preparedness through the “Exercise Design” The insights gained underscore CPIP’s dedication to building a safer and more resilient work environment, reinforcing the company’s commitment to excellence in safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.