Strategic Leadership in Emergencies
Introduction
All leaders are, sooner or later, confronted with the responsibility of guiding their teams or organisations through crises and emergencies. The skills required in these high-stakes moments go beyond everyday leadership — they demand rapid decision-making, resilience, and the ability to lead under uncertainty and significant risk.
This programme equips leaders with the mindset, strategies, and competencies to lead decisively and effectively during crises, safeguard organisational continuity, and uphold responsibilities to stakeholders, teams, and the wider public.
Program Objectives
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
* Understand the psychology and dynamics of crises and emergencies.
* Apply rational and mission-based decision-making under pressure.
* Lead teams and organisations through uncertainty with clarity and confidence.
* Establish effective crisis management systems, command structures, and operational rhythms.
* Balance ethical responsibilities toward subordinates, stakeholders, and the public.
* Strengthen resilience, adaptability, and lessons-learnt practices for future preparedness.
Program Outline
Day One – Psychology and Dynamics of Crises and Emergencies
* Nature and evolution of crises and emergencies
* Individual and collective psychology under stress
* Dynamics of crises beyond the “8-hour day”
* Key tasks of leaders before, during, and after a crisis
Day Two – Rational Decision-Making in Crises and Emergencies
* Instinct, intuition, and reason in decision-making
* Rational decision-making frameworks under uncertainty
* Individual vs. collective decision-making
* Delegation through mission-based leadership
* Nested planning and operational execution
Day Three – Leading Teams and Organizations
* Organizational and public responsibilities of leaders
* Crisis and emergency management structures
* Rapid team-building for high-performance under stress
* Effective interagency cooperation and collaboration
* Organizational dynamics: morale, cohesion, unity of purpose
* Principles of operational command and leadership
Day Four – Solving the Problem: Managing the Crisis or Emergency
* Seeking cause and effect vs. blame assignment
* Establishing and managing a crisis command centre
* Risk management: prevention, response, containment, recovery
* Business continuity and crisis operations
* Information gathering and situational awareness
* Creating operational rhythm and information flow
Day Five – Ethical Factors in Crisis and Emergency Leadership
* Caring for subordinates and their families
* Self-care and resilience for leaders
* Responsibilities to authorities, the public, and victims
* Managing and leveraging the media
* Conducting after-action reviews and institutionalizing lessons learned
* Preparing organizations for the next crisis or emergency
Who Should Attend
This programme is designed for:
* Senior executives and directors responsible for crisis response and business continuity
* Government officials and public sector leaders managing emergency operations
* Corporate leaders overseeing high-risk environments or industries
* Crisis management and risk management professionals
* Military, police, and first-response leaders transitioning into strategic roles
* Any leader tasked with making critical decisions under uncertainty and pressure
Enquiries and Registration
Enquiry at : admin@keleaders.com
Whatsapp: 0044 790 125 9494
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