Real-world disaster scenarios can unfold over days, weeks, or even months. If a TTEx were to strictly follow these lengthy timelines, it would become impractical and take too long to complete. By compressing the timeline, the exercise controller can:
Accelerate the pace of events: Introduce various phases of a disaster (e.g., initial impact, immediate response, early recovery) within a single session.
Test more decisions: Force participants to make critical decisions more frequently, simulating the pressure of a rapidly evolving crisis.
Maximize learning: Allow the team to discuss and analyze a broader range of challenges and responses without stretching the exercise over an unfeasible duration.
