I talk to the team to hear their thoughts what went well and what didn’t. I ask a few quick questions and let them share their voice. I also check how things looked overall, like if people followed the steps and stayed calm. If we have video or notes, I review those too. Then I write down the main points and what we can do better next time.

* Conduct a debriefing session with all participants to gather immediate reactions * Use surveys or questionnaires to collect feedback from team members and participants * Hold one-on-one interviews with key stakeholders for detailed insights * Encourage open discussion to identify what went well and areas for improvement * Provide anonymous feedback options to ensure honesty and transparency * Review performance data (response times, coordination, resource allocation) * Ask specific questions about challenges faced during the drill * Focus on both operational and communication effectiveness * Analyze feedback trends to inform future drills and preparedness planning

After any high-stress simulation or emergency drill, the most valuable thing is how people felt — not just what technically worked or didn’t. I usually recommend going beyond standard surveys. Combine structured reflection (What worked? What felt chaotic? What helped you stay calm?) with peer-based feedback loops — ideally in a format that’s easy and engaging for people to complete. At Esteeme we use recognition mechanics to reinforce the right behaviors post-drill and also surface quiet insights. Sometimes, what someone thanks a teammate for says more than a checklist ever could.

One can only get the best quality and the maxim number of feedbacks from the teammates if not all most of them are mentally emancipated from biases prejudices and fixations of all kinds. So the first priority should be to be do that by providing them a peepin human psychology and building a candid relationship and understanding

Just finished an emergency drill? The real value comes from what happens next. Start with a quick debrief while the experience is fresh—encourage honest input from everyone involved. Use tools like surveys or AAR templates to gather consistent feedback. Be sure to include voices from all levels of the team. Compare outcomes to drill objectives, then turn insights into action—update procedures, improve training, or address equipment gaps. A drill is only effective if it leads to growth.