About Programme
If the global COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it is that none of us can predict what lies ahead. What we can foresee, however, is that as a business leader and executive, you will likely face other crises in the future. What are the lessons you can learn from previous crises? How do you prepare for a better response to future critical events?
This program equips you with applicable insights and practical skills for navigating critical moments – before, during, and after a crisis strikes. You will go through a hands-on learning journey, grounded in disruption response theory and psychology. You will learn how to better understand and address your own cognitive biases, communicate effectively in turbulent times, restore trust with key stakeholders, draw meaningful conclusions from previous disruptive events, and prepare for potential future setbacks.
Throughout the program, you will analyze crises of various origins and industries, and will prepare your own crisis response plan to help your organization cope in times of uncertainty and bounce back stronger in a post-crisis next normal. Discover the program content.
Set the right structureDiscover how to leverage agile team structures to manage a crisis successfully.
Outsmart your own biasesReflect on your own cognitive biases and how best to address them.
Master effective communicationLearn how to communicate effectively and increase trust with your stakeholders.
Learn from the past to prepare for the futureExamine previous crises encountered and plan for future events.
Develop your crisis planCreate a crisis response plan for your organization.
Programme Benefits
Designed for impact and delivered for you, IMD’s online programs help you achieve your aspirations wherever you are in your career or the world. Here’s what makes the IMD online program experience exceptional.
Access to thought leadershipTap into the expertise of IMD’s faculty – globally recognized experts in their fields – wherever you are.
Personalized coachingBenefit from one-on-one support from an experienced executive coach who helps you apply new insights to your own context.
Global peer interactionCollaborate with participants from around the world through group and pair work that challenges your thinking and broadens your perspective.
Flexible formatEngage in a structured yet flexible learning experience that enables you to progress at your own pace and complete weekly assignments around your busy schedule.
Applied learning for real impactApply what you learn right away through practical assignments designed to make a direct impact on your work.
Testimonials
"This program strikes the right balance between immediate crisis response and long-term recovery; it emphasizes the importance of forward-thinking, adaptability, and building resilience. Anyone looking to lead with greater confidence and strategic clarity through and beyond a crisis will find it invaluable."
Lucica-Cristina Soare
Material Requirements Planning Lead, Johnson & Johnson, Switzerland
"I took the Crisis Management course right in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis. We learned how to prepare for the unknown, how to manage crises themselves, and ultimately, how to prepare for new ones. I am very thankful for my new social capital, due to group work and buddy assignments. The course exceeded my expectations."
Ala Tocarciuc
Chief Executive Officer, Almeda Pharmaceuticals AG, Switzerland
"I give the Crisis Management program 10/10 and highly recommend it. I gained so much knowledge that I can put into practice."
Gormit Kaur
Deputy Director, Nursing, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
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