Crisis Leadership and Business Continuity
When a serious disruption hits, staff look to leaders for direction and calm. This course prepares managers to make sound decisions under pressure, communicate clearly during a crisis, and keep essential operations running.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Assessing and prioritising threats in the opening hours of a crisis
- 02Making sound decisions with incomplete and conflicting information
- 03Communicating calmly and clearly to staff and stakeholders under pressure
- 04Coordinating teams, resources and command roles rapidly
- 05Building and testing a business continuity plan in advance
- 06Leading the recovery phase and capturing lessons from the event
- 07Protecting essential operations while the disruption unfolds
What you will gain
- Assess and prioritise threats during a crisis
- Make decisions with incomplete information
- Communicate calmly and clearly under pressure
- Coordinate teams and resources rapidly
- Lead recovery and learn from the event
Who should attend
- Senior managers and directors
- Operations and risk managers
- Business continuity coordinators
- Team leaders in critical functions
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 18 to 20 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Leadership & Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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