Suggestions for running crisis sim exercises with your teams

The main way I would tackle this is to emphasize the "why": Clearly communicate the purpose and learning objectives of the exercise. Help them understand the value they'll gain from participating.

Also:

• Make it relevant: Tie the scenario to their everyday work and responsibilities. Show them how the skills being practiced directly apply to their roles.
• Gamify the experience: Introduce elements of competition, rewards, or points to increase engagement.
• Create a safe space: Encourage a culture of learning where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth. Reinforce the fact that they are not being tested as individuals! Crisis exercises are designed to build muscle memory and practice the response to risks.

You could also include some rich media (videos, audio, images) in your pre exercise briefings to give them a flavour of what is to come. This may peak their interest.