Training on Crisis Leadership & Business Continuity Planning
Ensure resilience and stability with training in crisis management, leadership, and business continuity planning.
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
This training equips leaders and managers with the skills to anticipate, respond to, and recover from crises while ensuring business continuity. It focuses on effective crisis leadership, risk assessment, continuity planning, and resilience building. Participants will learn to safeguard operations, people, and assets during unexpected disruptions while strengthening organizational preparedness for the future.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Senior executives and business leaders.
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Risk management and compliance officers.
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Business continuity and operations managers.
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Security, emergency response, and disaster recovery teams.
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Public sector and NGO leaders responsible for crisis preparedness.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand crisis dynamics and effective leadership strategies.
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Develop and implement business continuity plans.
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Conduct risk and impact assessments.
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Communicate effectively during crises.
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Build organizational resilience for long-term stability.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Understanding Crisis Leadership
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Crisis types and organizational vulnerabilities.
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Key leadership traits during uncertainty.
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Case study: Leadership lessons from global crises.
Module 2: Risk Assessment & Business Impact Analysis
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Identifying threats, risks, and vulnerabilities.
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Business impact analysis tools and techniques.
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Practical: Mapping organizational risk profiles.
Module 3: Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Framework
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Essential components of a BCP.
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Continuity strategies for operations, IT, and supply chains.
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Practical: Drafting continuity and recovery plans.
Module 4: Crisis Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
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Internal and external communication strategies.
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Media and public relations during crises.
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Simulation: Leading a crisis communication response.
Module 5: Building Organizational Resilience
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Embedding resilience into culture and processes.
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Testing, training, and continuous improvement.
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Workshop: Creating a resilience roadmap for your organization.
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Build resilient systems to ensure continuity of critical operations.
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Reduce risks and minimize financial, reputational, and operational losses.
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Strengthen organizational preparedness and crisis communication.
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Protect stakeholders, assets, and long-term sustainability.
Individual Impact
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Enhance decision-making under pressure.
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Develop practical crisis leadership and communication skills.
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Gain expertise in designing and implementing continuity plans.
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Lead teams confidently through uncertainty and disruptions.
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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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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For corporate teams
Training 10+ professionals?
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