From video call to virtual command post: best practice for remote Incident Management
Explore how Incident Management Teams can maintain control, situational awareness and effective decision-making when operating remotely.
Many organisations now manage the early stages of an incident with team members working across different locations.
While technology enables connectivity, maintaining command, situational awareness and clear decision-making can remain a challenge when the Incident Management Team is not in the same room.
This session shares practical guidance on how to run an Incident Management Team remotely, drawing on operational experience and lessons from real incidents.
What the webinar will cover
- Establishing command and control remotely
- Maintaining situational awareness across dispersed teams
- Managing information flow and decision-making under pressure
- Structuring virtual meetings for effective coordination
- Common pitfalls and lessons learned from real-world experience
Who should attend
This webinar is open access, anyone who might be involved in incident and emergency response management is welcome. Professionals in the following roles might find this session useful:
- Incident Management Team members
- HSE and Operations Managers
- Emergency Response Coordinators
- Crisis and incident response professionals
- Anyone involved in preparedness or organisational response planning
Event details
- Date: 29 July 2026
- Time: 8AM CST
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Location: Teams (remote)
