A Dungeon Mixter’s Guide to Business Continuity: Building Business Continuity Exercises Through the Lens of Dungeons & Dragons

Business Continuity exercises and Dungeons & Dragons may seem like an unlikely pairing, but both rely on the same core skills: storytelling, scenario design, decision-making under pressure, and learning from failure in a safe environment. In this session, we'll explore how techniques used by Dungeon Masters can help create more engaging, realistic, and effective Business Continuity exercises.

Through the lens of tabletop roleplaying games, attendees will learn how to build scenarios that challenge participants, encourage collaboration, and reveal gaps in plans and processes. We'll examine how to design meaningful injects, create compelling narratives, and focus on testing people and decisions rather than simply validating documentation.

Whether you're an experienced Business Continuity professional or new to exercise design, you'll leave with practical ideas for making your next exercise more memorable and impactful. No knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons is required, just a willingness to roll for resilience.