Course Information

Introduction

Risk management and crisis preparedness are essential pillars of effective organizational governance. In today's volatile business environment, the ability to anticipate potential risks, assess their impact, and prepare for crises is a critical skill for leaders and decision-makers. This course provides in-depth knowledge on how to identify, evaluate, and manage risks, along with the development of crisis response strategies. Participants will gain practical tools and methodologies to create comprehensive risk assessment frameworks and emergency response plans tailored to their organizational needs.

The course emphasizes the importance of proactive risk management, helping organizations reduce the likelihood of crises while ensuring that they are well-prepared when unforeseen events occur. Effective risk assessment involves understanding both internal and external threats and vulnerabilities, recognizing potential disruptions, and using this information to create robust strategies. Crisis preparedness, on the other hand, focuses on developing the resilience of an organization to respond to, recover from, and adapt to crises when they arise. Both are integral to maintaining operational continuity, safeguarding reputations, and ensuring long-term organizational success.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with advanced tools and techniques to conduct thorough risk assessments, prepare for various crisis scenarios, and execute crisis management plans that align with industry best practices. The course also emphasizes the importance of cross-functional collaboration in crisis management and the integration of risk assessment practices across all levels of the organization.

This course offers a hands-on, practical approach to risk assessment and crisis management, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively protect their organizations and lead with confidence in the face of uncertainty.

Objectives

Objectives:

Develop a deep understanding of risk management frameworks and crisis preparedness principles.
Equip participants with practical skills to conduct thorough risk assessments in various organizational settings.
Understand the key factors that contribute to a crisis, and how to develop response strategies to mitigate its impact.
Learn to establish a crisis management plan that is adaptable, comprehensive, and effectively communicated across all organizational levels.
Enhance decision-making under pressure, ensuring that crisis preparedness becomes an integral part of business operations.
Explore real-world case studies and lessons learned from major crises to apply proven strategies in future risk assessments and crisis responses.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for professionals involved in risk management, business continuity planning, crisis response, and organizational leadership. It is ideal for individuals in roles such as risk managers, business continuity planners, senior executives, department heads, and operational managers. Additionally, anyone responsible for ensuring that their organization is prepared for unexpected disruptions and has a comprehensive strategy for dealing with crises will benefit from this program.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

The course agenda will be as follows:
• Technical Session 08.30-10.00 am
• Coffee Break 10.00-10.15 am
• Technical Session 10.15-12.15 noon
• Coffee Break 12.15-12.45 pm
• Technical Session 12.45-02.30 pm
• Course Ends 02.30 pm