Principles of Crisis Management

Principles of Crisis Managment

Equip yourself with the skills to lead confidently through the unexpected. Our Principles of Crisis Management course blends actionable strategies, real-world scenarios, and expert insights to prepare you for any challenge – before, during, and after a crisis.

Course Description

This course equips participants with the tools and strategies to effectively manage crises throughout their lifecycle. By blending theory with interactive learning, participants will gain insights into:

  • The distinctions between issues and crises.
  • The concept of “Horizon Scanning” and its critical timing.
  • How to prepare organizations for unforeseen disruptions.
  • Essential components of an effective crisis response.
  • Strategies for recovery and continuous improvement.


Upon completion, you’ll be empowered to proactively mitigate risks, lead decisively, and implement solutions that enhance organizational resilience.

Tailored to Your Team

This course can be customized to meet your organization’s specific needs. Contact us for tailored training opportunities.

Training Outline

This course is structured into dynamic training blocks, combining essential theoretical foundations with practical, hands-on application. The morning session focuses on mastering core principles, frameworks, and tools, while the afternoon engages participants in immersive simulations to solidify learning through real-world scenarios.

Block 1

Explore the foundational elements of a robust crisis management program, enriched by real-world examples and multimedia content.

  • What is a Crisis?
  • Identifying crises versus routine issues.
  • Developing a Crisis Management Program:
  • Crafting policies, frameworks, and actionable plans.
  • Life Cycle Approach to Crisis Management:
  • Anticipation and assessment.
  • Preparation and response.
  • Recovery and reflective improvement.

Block 2

Engage in an immersive case study to apply crisis management principles. Participants collaborate in simulated roles to navigate a crisis scenario involving a fictional business, such as a traveling circus. Experience practical application of:

  • Key Skills Practiced
  • Crisis assessment and decision-making tools.
  • Real-time response planning.
  • Communication strategies under pressure.

Training Formats & Schedules

Participants will leave the training with enhanced situational awareness, decision-making acumen, and a deeper understanding of effective crisis leadership.

In-Person Training:

  • Morning: Training Block 1
  • Afternoon: Training Block 2


Virtual Training (via Zoom):

  • Day 1: Training Block 1
  • Day 2: Training Block 2

Upcoming Principles of Crisis Management courses

Principles of Crisis Managment

Principles of Crisis Management – April 2025

April 15, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 01:00p.m.

Join the Principles of Crisis Management virtual training to develop the skills you need to navigate and lead through crises. This ticket includes access to live online sessions, digital course materials, and expert-led interactive simulations, all from the convenience of your home or office. Strengthen your organization’s preparedness and crisis management expertise in a flexible,…

$695.00

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