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Priority Thinking Application Series

Crisis Intervention  

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Crisis Intervention Series

"A crisis is unvarnished reality presenting itself with unmistakable urgency." 

                                                   ~ Unknown
  

Good leaders recognize that every company will face a crisis at one point or another.  Each time a leader or employee makes a decision, there is a very real risk that if things go badly, a crisis will ensue for the organization.  It's simply the actualization of the risks that were always really there, and no amount of planning can prevent it.

The true challenge, then, is twofold.  First, a leader must understand what crises the organization is most susceptible to and take every step possible to respond decisively to those risks to the mission of the organization which fall within his or her control.  Second, he or she must establish  - both personally and within the organization - those habits of practicing sound priorities that will help to prevent panic and fear within the organization when the crisis does hit.  Our Crisis Intervention Series is designed to address the second challenge, helping participants develop the habits and tools they need to effectively navigate their organization through times of great stress and uncertainty.

Series Objective:
To help mid-level and senior managers to develop a decisive approach to dealing with crises through the recognition and practice of sound priorities.

Course Modules Include (but are not limited to):
? What is a Crisis?
? The Four Crisis Factors
? Leading through Crisis
? The Behavior Priorities
? Respondable Risks
? The Daily Operating Priorities

Respondable Risks

One of the most dangerous mistakes a leader can make is to fail to distinguish between "system risks" and "respondable risks."  While any realistic person will tell you that it's impossible to negate risk altogether.  But it IS possible to negate some of the risks present in any situation.  It is the duty of the leader to negate whatever risks he or she can for the good of the organization and the people within.  In the words of Colonel Royal Taylor, leaders should "always use your artillery!"

 

Audiences & Formats

We have developed applications of this series for the following audiences:
     Middle Managers
     Senior Executives    
This series is available in the following formats:
     Live Group Training
(on-site*)
     Distance Learning

* Our Priority Poller? is available for use with all of our on-site training.

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