Crisis Leadership Program

Crises are unexpected events that are characterized by high levels of ambiguity of cause, effect, and means of resolution. When faced with a crisis, leadership gains a special momentum. WHU’s Crisis Leadership Program prepares you to successfully navigate your organization through the storm of economic, political, climate, and societal crises.

This intense 3-day executive program designed specifically for experienced leaders enhances your crisis leadership skills as after all, crisis seems to be the new normal. This course offers you practical, hands-on learning and advice through exercises, role-plays, computer simulation, real-world case studies, and dynamic discussions.

Crisis leaders need to act quickly, despite uncertainty, time pressure, and high stakes. They need to clarify the situation, show empathy, while conveying hope and resoluteness, provide communication and coordination, and mobilize internal as well as external stakeholders. At the same time, they stand in the spotlight of public attention. However, crisis leadership is not only about reacting to situational changes but also about proactively seeking new avenues to shape competitive advantage amid the storm.

Crisis leadership is thus demanding but offers the opportunity to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.

The crisis management program will cover the following topics:

Participants should have a minimum of 5-8 years of leadership experience.

WHU’s Crisis Leadership Program boosts your capabilities to successfully navigate your organization through crises through an immersive program experience:

Throughout the program, you will have plenty of opportunities to get feedback from your peers in the classroom.

Upon completion, you will be awarded a WHU Executive Education Certificate, a recognized mark of your commitment to growth, leadership, and lifelong learning, issued by one of Europe’s top business schools.