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Hurricane Katrina business simulation

A business simulation based on the tragic events of August 2005, when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Participants take on the roles of managing various emergency teams at the city, regional and national levels as they face an escalating crisis. The workshop focuses on effective collaboration, communication under pressure and making key decisions under uncertainty.

Issues

Crisis management and business continuity
Communication under stress and uncertainty
Decision-making under time pressure
Planning and allocation of scarce resources
Multi-level risk management
Situational and adaptive leadership
Inter-organizational cooperation
Building trust within the team
Analysis of ‘what if’ scenarios
Ethics in crisis management
Escalation of problems and vertical communication
Strategies for motivating teams in crisis

Benefits

The ability to effectively manage a crisis under high uncertainty and time pressure
To plan and allocate limited resources in a way that is optimal for the entire organization
You will develop competence in communicating accurately under pressure and making strategic decisions quickly
You will strengthen your ability to assess a crisis situation and prioritize actions
You will improve the ability to collaborate in a multi-level team and build trust between different levels of the organization
You will increase your resilience to stress and ability to deal with unpredictable situations
Experience in managing complex ethical choices in crisis situations
To recognize the exponential nature of problem escalation and respond accordingly

Who is this training for?

Executives at all levels

Middle managers responsible for teams

Specialists in crisis management and BCP.

Project leaders operating in a high-risk environment

Employee teams participating in soft skills development programs

People responsible for internal communication in the organization

Members of crisis teams and risk management committees

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of organizational structures and decision-making processes in the company
Ability to work in a team and openness to cooperation with other participants
Willingness to actively participate in a simulation and make decisions under time pressure
Experience in team or project management will be an asset
Basic communication skills and the ability to clearly express your thoughts in stressful situations