Why this course?

This course was originally developed as 4 - hour online training for managers of a global company with subsidiaries in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Because of its success it is now also available in this self-learning format to help more people succeed in times of increasing volatility and complexity around the globe. 

Who is it for?

The course is great help if you are a

• a leader / team member managing crisis

• a trainer / HR expert / coach

• person faced with crisis situations

What to learn?

Current global disruptions and changes put many of us into the driver’s seat to navigate uncharted territory: How can I stay effective under pressure and be a good leader in challenging times?

The course starts by exploring key success factors of crisis management and communication from existing expert knowledge leading to a summary of crisis leadership skills and abilities. It then dives into human crisis behavior to shed light on the tricks our perception can play when we face dangerous situations. Finally, the course offers tools to deepen self-awareness and help you adopt more promising approaches for taking smart decisions in high stakes situations.

see Course Curriculum below

Participant voices

Jessica: 'Thank you Gerald for a great training! I really appreciate the tools and insights.'

Allan: 'The entire course is enriching. It is very relevant during this time of pandemic.'

Febwin: 'This is an eye opener like me being the head of my company.'

Gerhard: 'Top training!'

Michael: '... a brilliant insightful course, educative and encouraging.'

Daniel: 'Great learning with a lot practicality especially for me in emergency response.'

Ian: '... very nice job. I very much enjoyed the training and felt like I learned new things and reaffirmed others that I had already been doing.'

Teresa: 'This course is really great. It provided a very intelligent perspective.'

Curt: 'Gerald was solid and did a great job presenting the material. He was enthusiastic, energetic, well organized and had complete understanding and control of the information...his presentation style and the experience he brought to the class kept everyone engaged and on target.'

Mark: 'Very practical yet evidence based. Highly recommended for leaders and followers. Applicable at any crisis setting.'

Maria: 'This one struck me the most: crisis leadership and communication requires knowing myself well, my crisis behavior, and develop my personal skills to make conscious choices. Indeed, you can not give what you do not have, and you can only function as much as your level of self-awareness and crises preparedness...'

Klien: 'I loved how concise and on point the lectures were and the workshops were simple yet it allows you to be aware of yourself, your stresses and drivers. In my experience as a disaster manager, the suggestions on how to deal with these stresses were practical and doable.'

Michael: 'As a team leader, this module helped me a lot in terms of leadership and how to become effective in crisis management.'

Edwin: 'Excellent course, very practical and applicable in daily life.'

Clint: 'This is a very comprehensive and concise session on crisis leadership and management. It encourages us to be aware of ourselves especially our weaknesses and strengths in order to better handle crisis, communicate effectively and decide properly even under pressure.'

FAQ

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