Training on Advanced Security Risk Management: Disaster Leadership & Strategic Resilience
Lead with confidence in disasters. This advanced course trains executives in ISO-based crisis leadership, resilience strategy, and disaster response
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Effective disaster response requires more than emergency plans. It demands strong leadership, strategic decision making, and the ability to guide organizations through uncertainty and crisis. In high pressure situations, leaders must coordinate people, resources, and systems quickly while protecting lives, assets, operations, and organizational reputation.
This advanced course equips senior managers and security professionals with practical skills in security risk management, disaster resilience, and crisis leadership. Guided by international standards such as ISO 31000, ISO 22301, and ISO 27001, participants will learn how to assess complex risks, lead emergency responses, strengthen business continuity, and build long term organizational resilience. Through executive level case studies, simulations, and scenario based exercises, participants will develop the confidence and leadership capacity needed to manage crises effectively and drive resilient organizational cultures.
Duration
5 days
Who Should Attend
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C-suite executives and senior managers.
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Chief security, risk, or compliance officers.
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Crisis management and business continuity leaders.
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Government and NGO officials overseeing disaster coordination.
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Board members responsible for organizational resilience.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this advanced course, participants will be able to:
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Lead complex disaster response operations at the executive level.
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Apply advanced ISO-based strategies for resilience.
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Manage crisis communication with internal and external stakeholders.
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Design governance structures for long-term disaster preparedness.
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Oversee post-disaster recovery, audits, and lessons learned.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Advanced Risk and Resilience Leadership
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Executive responsibilities in disaster risk management.
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Risk appetite and strategic resilience planning.
- Balancing operational continuity with corporate governance.
- Case Study: Leadership during a global supply chain disruption.
Module 2: Integrating Risk, Continuity, and Security Frameworks
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Aligning ISO 31000, ISO 22301, and ISO 27001 at a strategic level.
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Enterprise-wide disaster resilience frameworks.
- Risk governance and board-level reporting.
- Practical Exercise: Designing a resilience scorecard for executives.
Module 3: Crisis Communication & Stakeholder Management
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Leading under media scrutiny and public pressure.
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Managing investors, regulators, and employees during crisis.
- Building trust through transparent communication.
- Simulation: Executive press briefing during a cyber-attack.
Module 4: Multi-Stakeholder Coordination in Disasters
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Collaborating with government, NGOs, and emergency services.
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Legal and regulatory responsibilities of leadership.
- Ethical decision-making in disaster contexts.
- Case Study: Corporate response to a large-scale natural disaster.
Module 5: Recovery, Auditing, and Future Readiness
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Post-disaster recovery leadership.
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Embedding continuous improvement into governance.
- Crisis lessons learned turning failures into resilience.
- Practical Exercise: Executive disaster simulation with real-time decision-making.
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Strengthen executive leadership skills for disaster response.
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Build confidence in high-stakes decision-making.
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Gain mastery in integrating risk, continuity, and security strategies.
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Improve crisis communication with stakeholders and media.
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Position yourself as a resilience leader within your industry.
Organizational Impact
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Strategic alignment of disaster management with business objectives.
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Greater ability to protect brand reputation during crises.
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Improved cross-functional coordination and governance.
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Long-term resilience built into policies, culture, and leadership.
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Enhanced compliance with global standards and regulatory frameworks.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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