Incident & Crisis Response Communication Skills

An Interactive 5 - Day Training Course

Incident & Crisis Response Communication Skills

The Essentials to Support Operational Response During Incidents

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16 - 20 Sep 2024
Riyadh
$5,950
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11 - 15 Nov 2024
London
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02 - 06 Dec 2024
Pretoria
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31 Mar - 04 Apr 2025
London
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Online Dates
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03 - 07 Jun 2024
Online
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11 - 15 Nov 2024
Online
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31 Mar - 04 Apr 2025
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This Incident & Crisis Response Communication Skills training course will provide the key steps every organization must take to avoid being irreparably damaged by a crisis. Packed with practical advice, useful materials and case studies, participants will learn how communication and operational response together are integral to an effective incident response and protecting reputation.

Every sensible organization recognizes the risks they face and that disaster could potentially strike at any time. The learning contained within this Security Management training course might make the difference between demonstrating strength and resilience to your stakeholders or humiliating public failure. This training course takes a step by step approach to all the learning necessary to pre-empt crises and respond to major incidents should one occur. 

The media can be very unforgiving organisations who they perceive to have made mistakes and effective communication when under the media spotlight will be vital to coming through unscathed. This Incident & Crisis Response Communication Skills training course provides the skills and confidence to understand the communication environment and what you must do in order to succeed when disaster strikes.

This Energy Training Centre training course will highlight:

  • An awareness of the media and communication environment at the time of a crisis
  • The available media platforms and practical guidance on how to use them
  • How communication is integral to effective operational response
  • How to create an incident communications plan alongside a range of useful planning tools
  • Practical skills for media communication and supporting case studies
  • Develop practical skills enabling effective communication at the time of an incident
  • Familiarize students with both techniques & technologies involved in crisis communication
  • Provide a health-check for your personal & organizational readiness
  • Provide the confidence to know that your response strategies are appropriate and effective
  • Build relevant knowledge through exploring relevant case studies and practical exercises
  • Develop flexible creative and well motivated teams

This Incident & Crisis Response Communication Skills training course is activity and discussion based. Formal presentations will be balanced by a range of case-studies, practice problems and group discussions. Sharing the experience of the participants is an important feature and delegates will have the opportunity to discuss their own projects or challenges in an environment focusing on solving those problems.

This training course consists of five stand-alone modules all based around common themes containing lecture content, skill assessments, participative discussions, video presentations and delegate exercises in order to create high impact training. This Incident & Crisis Response Communication Skills training course is designed to be dynamic and highly interactive as well as educational. The primary focus is to provide delegates with concepts and methods which they can put to immediate use in the workplace.

This Incident & Crisis Response Communication Skills training course demonstrates how:

  • More effective employees at the time of an incident in that maximum effect can be achieved by employees understanding how different forms of mass media work and how they can be applied in a crisis environment
  • Strengthened employee focus on actions and achievement around reputation management
  • Improved organizational communications through demonstrating how Public Relations involvement improves outcomes in risk management
  • Enhanced employee leadership skills in that Staff at all levels will have a clear ethical and managerial framework to operate to during a time of uncertainty and disruption, helping ensure business continuity
  • Increased levels of confidence and motivation across an organization knowing that business effectiveness can be enhanced through prior planning and preparation in times of crisis

This Incident & Crisis Response Communication Skills training course teaches the competencies that enable leaders to:

  • To develop a more effective approach to crisis communication in the workplace with a sharper focus on valuable goals
  • Select and use the best tools to add value to the organization at a strategic level during a time of crisis
  • Develop personal action planning and understand how to manage during a time of severe disruption to normal operations
  • To remain calm and consistent in their communications during a crisis using enhanced leadership skills
  • To develop confidence and flexibility in communication
  • To build confidence and mastery through personal coaching and advice providing increased ability to achieve success

This Incident & Crisis Response Communication Skills training course has been designed for PR practitioners and for senior professionals such as team leaders or technical specialists elsewhere in the organization who may be involved in the handling of crises, responsible for the management of public reputation and the rebuilding of business capacity after a serious incident or issue has hit.

This training course is also relevant to anyone likely to have responsibility for the delivery of public relations and communication activities during a time of crisis for the organization:

  • Health, Safety & Environment Professionals
  • Management team tasked with the direct delivery of internal and external communication activities or oversight of specialist sub-contractors with this responsibility in a time of crisis
  • Senior operations personnel with responsibility for managing teams whose role includes public relations and or internal communication during a time of crisis
  • Those holding responsibility for the strategic use of Public Relations and with responsibilities for business resilience

Day One: Orientating to Communication at The Time of a Crisis or Incident

  • Key Principles of Crisis Communication and Incident Response
  • An Overview of the Scope & Role of Public Relations
  • Key Underpinning Concepts in PR
  • What Makes a Crisis?
  • The Importance of Reputation Management
  • An Exploration of Stakeholders - Who Want to Know What Is Going On and Why You Must Communicate
  • The Ethical Framework for Communication

Day Two: Creating A Crisis or Incident Plan

  • What is Crisis Management?
  • Why do you need a plan and what should be in it?
  • The Planning Process & Vulnerability Audit
  • Alerting Procedures
  • Response Structures - A look at putting together the necessary systems, teams and facilities to meet the threat
  • Exercise High Roller
  • The 20 Most Common Mistakes in Crisis Management - Why do you need a plan?

Day Three: Media Management

  • Media – friend or foe? A Journalistic Perspective
  • What is News? Who are Journalists & What do they want?
  • Media Management Strategies
  • Media Relations
  • Managing Stress
  • Managing Filming and Photography
  • Organising a Media Centre & Press Conference
  • Leadership and The Role of  A Leader

Day Four: Communication Formats & Strategies

  • Linking Timelines and Strategies in Communication
  • News Releases, Holding Statements and News Statements
  • Media Briefings and Media Interviews
  • Media Interviews Exercise
  • Other Media Environments

Day Five: Social Media & Crisis Communication

  • Orientation to Digital & Social Media
  • Citizen Journalists
  • Social Media & Crises
  • Case Studies
  • Ethical Issues with Social Media
  • Final Exercise

We offer two main training formats to cater to different preferences and needs: 

  • Classroom Training Delivery – Our traditional classroom-based training courses provide a face-to-face learning experience with subject matter experts. You’ll benefit form in-person interactions, hands-on exercises, and a structured classroom environment.
  • Online Training Delivery – We also offer convenient live/online training courses that you can access from anywhere with a stable internet connection. These courses provided flexibility and allow you to learn anywhere, making them suitable for busy schedules or remote learning.

The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours who has successfully completed the training course.

Yes, we provide assistance by issuing a Letter of Invitation stating that you are confirmed to attend our training.

We value transparency and are happy to provide our instructor’s profiles upon request. If you would like to learn more about our instructor’s’ qualifications, expertise, and experiences, please email us at info@energytraining.ae.

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at inhouse@energytraining.ae to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

We have multiple international training venues. You may find this through our website link: https://energytraining.ae/training-locations 

Our training courses are held at our partnered hotels within the city included within our training

Yes, here are the following options we can offer to assist you:

  • Corporate Discount – We can extend our corporate discount to participants staying at the same hotel, if we have any. Please enquire about the availability of this discount when you register for the training course.
  • Nearby Hotel Suggestions – If you prefer other accommodations, we can provide a list of nearby hotels to suit your needs and budget.

Feel free to go through hotel booking platforms on the internet to find the most cost-effective for you.

No, we do not provide job placement services after the training course. However, we are confident that our training course equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance you career prospects and promote career growth. Our training course are designed to empower you with valuable skills and expertise to excel in your chosen field.

Classroom
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training
  • Meeting at a hotel venue corresponding to your chosen session
  • Welcome food and drinks, AM / PM snack, and Lunch
  • Digital course materials (e-Tablet)
  • Course completion certificates
  • Designing and administration of Pre-& Post Course Assessments
  • Preparation of participant’s Performance and Appraisal Report, if required
  • Issuance of Letter of Invitation for delegates needed visa processing, if required
Online
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day online training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training through live/virtual delivery
  • An electronic copy of the training manual and relevant hand-outs
  • Issuance of The Energy Training Centre e-Certificate of Completion
  • Administration of Pre-& Post Workshop Assessments
  • Link access of online platform acceptable to both parties

Certainly, we do provide corporate rates tailored for organizations seeking to enrol multiple employees in our training programs. To facilitate this, we encourage you to make a formal request via email addressed to info@energytraining.ae. We’ll be delighted to discuss and offer a suitable arrangement for your corporate needs.

Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at info@energytraining.ae

We offer two convenient payment options:

  • Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
  • Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.

Upon receipt of your registration details sent via email at reg@energytraining.ae, we will send you the following by e-mail within 24-48 hours of registration.

  • Joining Instructions
  • Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)

 If you register online, you will receive an e-mail on the same day confirming your registration.

There are two convenient options to register for a training course:

  • Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
  • Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at info@energytraining.ae. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.

Yes, we do allow registration transfers in the event that you are unable to attend the training course. To initiate a transfer, please send us an official email requesting the change. We’ll guide you through the transfer process and ensure a smooth transition of your registration to another eligible participant.

Our training course sessions are scheduled and posted on our website for your convenience. However, we understand that there may be specific requirement for your group. If you have a preferred venue and specific training dates in mind, please feel free to propose them to us by clicking on the button “Propose you preferred location & date” of your preferred training course.

Our course timings slightly vary between the cities we offer our training courses. Please let us know of your preferred course and session (dates/venue) through email at info@energytraining.ae. Alternatively, you may call/WhatsApp us at +971 50 746 0956.

We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggested a suitable course timing for all.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

Our training programmes are designed to be concise yet comprehensive, focusing on professional development. The duration varies based on the specific course content and objectives – we normally offer programmes between 5 – 10 days. However, our emphasis lies in delivering interactive and engaging sessions that prioritize depth of learning within a condensed timeframe. This approach ensures participants acquire substantial knowledge and skills efficiently.

We have been assessed by TUV Rheinland Middle East FZE and comply with Quality Management System standards – ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 29993:2017, ensuring a commitment to quality and excellence in our operations and services.

Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:

  • Power & Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government and Regulatory bodies
  • Manufacturing & Production Industry

Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

Yes, Energy Training Centre is an ILM Recognised Provider (ID# 002398B), authorized to register learners and offer training courses recognized by ILM. Participants seeking ILM Recognised Certification would need to complete an assessment post the ILM Recognised courses. ILM is a renowned provider of leadership and management qualifications, part of the City and Guilds Group. Additionally, our company is a CPD Certified Training Company, ensuring our commitment to continuous professional development standards.

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