Crisis management for leaders and managers

Laura Fischer

There were warning signs of an upcoming crisis. But why weren't we all been able to see the warnings fast enough, learn from them and adapt our companies? A lack of crisis management means that the whole company is at risk because of failing in the crisis. 💥 What companies need now is a skilled and well-trained management and leadership team with the right capabilities in crisis management. This will enable the company to navigate through this and future crises.

This 3-part learning path will help leaders quickly improve their crisis management abilities.

Specialist Level 🙋‍♀️

7 Creative Leadership Skills that Drive Change

Build a creative environment in 7 easy steps without being the most creative person in the room. | Udemy, 1.5h

Crisis Leadership - Smart Thinking for Times of Crisis

Crisis Management - Leadership Development, Team Leadership, and Organisation, From a Former Cliff-Edge Crisis Negotiator | Udemy, 2.5h

Professional Level 🙆‍♀️

Your Crisis Response Plan: The Ten Effective Elements

Organizations inevitably face crises, but few are well prepared to deal with them | Harvard Education, 1h

Prep a Crisis Management Plan

The Art of Crisis Management Planning: You don’t have to look far to see it. There’s a crisis in the news and social media virtually every day. The key is to know how to prepare and respond to your future crisis. | Medium, 10min

The Secret to Successful Crisis Management in the 21st Century

This is the topic of Melissa Agnes's TEDx Talk, which she delivered in LA in 2015. Within this 18 minute presentation, Melissa discusses the impacts that the digital landscape have on crisis management and provides THE secret to successful crisis management in this 21st century. | Ted Talk, 18min

Expert Level 🧙‍♀️

How HR Can Create a Crisis Management Plan

Organizations inevitably face crises, but few are well prepared to deal with them. | Harvard Education, 1h

Resilience Skills in a Time of Uncertainty

In this course, you are exposed to the foundational research in resilience, including protective factors such as mental agility and optimism. | Coursera, 13h

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