Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course GPS-008
Crisis Management for Government Agencies: Preparing for the Unexpected
Crises can disrupt government operations, erode public trust, and threaten societal stability. The outline covers Foundations of Crisis Management, Risk Assessment and Planning, Crisis Response Strategies, and Communicat...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
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- 7Cities
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Introduction
Course overview
Crises can disrupt government operations, erode public trust, and threaten societal stability. This course equips government professionals with the skills and strategies needed to anticipate, respond to, and recover from crises effectively.
Participants will learn how to build robust crisis management frameworks, enhance resilience, and protect citizens and critical infrastructure during emergencies.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the principles and phases of crisis management.
- Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in their agencies.
- Develop comprehensive crisis response and communication plans.
- Coordinate effectively with stakeholders during crises.
- Manage media relations and public communication during emergencies.
- Implement recovery strategies to restore normalcy and improve resilience.
Who should attend
Target audience
- Government officials and policymakers involved in emergency management.
- Public sector leaders responsible for risk and crisis planning.
- First responders and emergency services personnel.
- Professionals in disaster management and public safety.
- Consultants and advisors in crisis management.
Methodology
Learning approach
- Lectures and expert insights to understand crisis management principles.
- Case studies to analyze past crises and lessons learned.
- Simulations and role-playing to practice real-world crisis scenarios.
- Workshops to develop response plans and protocols.
- Group discussions to foster knowledge-sharing and collaborative problem-solving.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Foundations of Crisis Management
- Understanding the nature and impact of crises
- The crisis management lifecycle: Preparedness, response, recovery
- Coffee break
- The crisis management lifecycle: Preparedness, response, recovery (continued)
- Key principles of effective crisis management
- The role of leadership and governance in managing crises
Day 2
Risk Assessment and Planning
- Identifying and analyzing potential risks and vulnerabilities
- Developing risk management frameworks
- Coffee break
- Developing risk management frameworks (continued)
- Crisis planning: Creating response protocols and contingency plans
- Tools and technologies for risk assessment
Day 3
Crisis Response Strategies
- Coordinating emergency operations and resources
- Decision-making under pressure: Tools and techniques
- Real-time crisis communication and information management
- Coffee break
- Real-time crisis communication and information management (continued)
- Case studies: Successful crisis responses by government agencies
Day 4
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Managing public communication during crises
- Engaging with media and managing misinformation
- Building trust and maintaining transparency with stakeholders
- Coffee break
- Building trust and maintaining transparency with stakeholders (continued)
- Collaborating with external partners, NGOs, and private sector entities
Day 5
Post-Crisis Recovery and Resilience
- Developing recovery strategies and restoring normalcy
- Learning from crises: Conducting after-action reviews
- Coffee break
- Learning from crises: Conducting after-action reviews (continued)
- Building organizational and community resilience
- Action planning: Strengthening crisis management frameworks
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Crisis Management for Government Agencies: Preparing for the Unexpected (GPS-008) cover?
This course covers Government and Public Sector through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Government officials and policymakers involved in emergency management., Public sector leaders responsible for risk and crisis planning., First responders and emergency services personnel.
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Frankfurt, Barcelona, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Paris, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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