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NITA AccreditedAdvancedPhysical + Virtual5 daysCML09

Training on Crisis Management Leadership

Master crisis management leadership and navigate challenges with confidence. Learn to respond effectively to crises and protect your organization reputation

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Advanced

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

The Crisis Management Leadership course is designed to equip leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage and lead during times of crisis. The course covers the principles of crisis management, strategic planning, communication, and decision-making under pressure. Participants will learn how to develop crisis management plans, implement response strategies, and lead teams through high-stress situations. By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of crisis management leadership and be prepared to lead their organizations effectively through any crisis.

Course Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Executives and senior managers
  • Team leaders and supervisors
  • Crisis management and emergency response professionals
  • Public relations and communication professionals
  • Anyone responsible for managing teams or organizations during crises
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of crisis management and leadership.
  • Develop strategic crisis management plans and response strategies.
  • Enhance decision-making and problem-solving skills under pressure.
  • Improve communication skills for effective crisis communication.
  • Learn how to lead and motivate teams during crises.
  • Gain insights from real-world case studies and practical exercises.
Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Understanding Crisis Management

  • Definition and types of crises
  • The role of leadership in crisis management
  • Key principles and concepts
  • Case Study:Analysis of a corporate crisis caused by operational failure.
  • Practical:Participants identify potential crises in their own organization.

Module 2: Strategic Crisis Management Planning

  • Identifying potential crises and risks
  • Developing a crisis management plan
  • Crisis preparedness and response strategies
  • Case Study:A company successfully mitigating a cybersecurity breach through planning.
  • Practical:Participants draft a basic crisis management plan for a hypothetical scenario.

Module 3: Crisis Communication

  • Effective communication strategies during a crisis
  • Managing media and public relations
  • Internal communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Case Study:How effective communication minimized reputational damage in a product recall.
  • Practical:Participants simulate a press briefing and internal crisis communication exercise.

Module 4: Decision-Making and Leadership in Crises

  • Techniques for making quick and effective decisions
  • Problem-solving strategies in high-stress situations
  • Leading and motivating teams during a crisis
  • Building a resilient organizational culture
  • Managing stress and maintaining morale
  • Case Study:Leadership actions during a natural disaster that saved lives and assets.
  • Practical:
  • Participants role-play a high-pressure decision-making scenario.

Module 5: Post-Crisis Management and Recovery

  • Evaluating the response and identifying lessons learned
  • Developing post-crisis recovery plans
  • Building long-term resilience and preparedness
  • Case Study:A business that successfully recovered and improved processes after a financial crisis.
  • Practical:Participants develop a post-crisis evaluation and recovery plan for a case scenario.
Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Strengthens organizational resilience and preparedness for crises

  • Ensures continuity of operations and rapid recovery during emergencies

  • Enhances team coordination and decision-making under pressure

  • Reduces risks associated with poor crisis response and communication

Individual Impact

  • Builds confidence in leading during high-pressure situations

  • Improves critical thinking and strategic decision-making skills

  • Enhances communication and stakeholder management during crises

  • Equips leaders to effectively guide teams through uncertainty and stress

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.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

A leader's role is to act with transparency and decisiveness, protect employees, and communicate a clear plan to navigate the situation and restore stability.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Crisis Management Leadership in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.