EYQA® · Defensibility Simulation | Facilitated Practice
EYQA® · The Narrative Defensibility Platform™ Defensibility Simulation · Facilitated Practice

Practice defending
your narrative.

A facilitated simulation that puts your narrative through the same six dimensions — with adversarial review, structured feedback, and a remediation roadmap.

6 Dimensions tested
3 Delivery formats
1 Remediation roadmap

"The diagnostic shows you where your narrative is exposed. The simulation teaches you to close those gaps."

What it is
A structured practice, not a presentation

The simulation compresses years of experience defending narratives into a single facilitated session. You bring a real narrative. We put it through the same scrutiny it will face in the room.

1
Brief

You bring a real narrative — an earnings story, a deal rationale, a crisis response, a pitch.

2
Construction

You refine the narrative against the six dimensions, with facilitator guidance.

3
Stress-test

The narrative is tested dimension by dimension — evidence, logic, perspective, risk, context, actionability.

4
Adversarial review

Peers and facilitators probe for gaps — the same way a skeptical investor, regulator, or board would.

5
Debrief

You leave with scored feedback against all six dimensions and a remediation roadmap.

Formats
Three ways to run a simulation

Each format delivers the same methodology. The difference is the depth, the duration, and who's in the room.

Half-day workshop
For teams · 4 hours · In-person or virtual

A facilitated session where a team stress-tests one high-stakes narrative together. Ideal before a board meeting, investor call, or crisis response.

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Multi-week course
For individuals · 4–6 weeks · Cohort-based

A structured program for professionals who want to build the skill of defensibility over time. Weekly exercises, peer review, and a capstone simulation.

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In-house program
For organizations · Custom · Multi-session

A customized simulation program designed for your organization's specific narrative environments. Includes scenario development and internal facilitator training.

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Who it's for
Designed for three audiences

The methodology is universal. The examples, the pace, and the debrief are calibrated to each audience.

Professionals

Executives, communications leaders, IR teams, legal and compliance professionals, and anyone responsible for defending a public or investor-facing narrative.

Educators

Faculty in management, engineering, law, and communications programs who want to bring structured defensibility practice into their courses.

Students

MBA and graduate students preparing for capstone defenses, case competitions, and job interviews where their arguments will face scrutiny.

Where the simulation fits
A pathway from awareness to mastery

The simulation sits between the free diagnostic and formal certification. It's where you build the skill the diagnostic reveals you need.

Stage 01
Diagnostic

A 2-minute self-assessment across six dimensions. Free, immediate, no commitment.

You are here Stage 02
Simulation

Facilitated practice. Build the skill the diagnostic revealed you need — with feedback and a remediation roadmap.

Stage 03
Stress-Test

Formal assessment against a specific instrument. Scored, documented, and defensible.

Stage 04
Certification

Demonstrate stronger narrative defensibility. Recognized by peers, stakeholders, and scrutiny.

Practice the skill. Don't just take the test.

Ready to go deeper?
Book a simulation

Tell us which format fits your context and we'll be in touch within two business days.

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Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Who facilitates the simulation?

Simulations are facilitated by EYQA-trained practitioners with experience in the specific narrative context being tested.

What should I bring?

A real narrative you need to defend — an earnings story, a deal rationale, a crisis response, a pitch. The simulation works best with something at stake.

How is this different from the free diagnostic?

The diagnostic identifies where your narrative is exposed across six dimensions. The simulation teaches you to close those gaps through facilitated, adversarial practice.

What do I leave with?

Scored feedback against all six dimensions, a written debrief, and a remediation roadmap you can act on immediately.

Can this be run virtually?

Yes. All three formats — workshop, course, and in-house program — can be delivered virtually, in-person, or hybrid.

Is this for individuals or teams?

Both. The half-day workshop is designed for teams. The multi-week course is for individuals. The in-house program is for organizations.

How do I get started?

Write to simulation@eyqa.org with a brief description of your narrative context and preferred format. We'll respond within two business days.

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