Eight Ways to Lead During a Corporate Crisis
57% of workers believe their peers are well prepared to deal with an emergency or crisis, and 61% feel that way about their managers.
54% say their senior leaders are well prepared for an emergency or crisis.
Test your IT department’s preparedness by presenting “what if?” scenarios.
During a crisis, CIOs have to feel at ease with working while everyone—employees, colleagues, bosses, stakeholders, partners, customers and possibly the media—is watching.
This would include employees who initiate their own work projects or aren’t overwhelmed by unexpected, negative circumstances.
You’ll lead your teams much more effectively by speaking assertively and confidently under fire. Save any anger and venting for your out-of-office hours.
Ask candidates about the emergencies they’ve faced—and what they did to help lead their companies under duress.
In the moment of crisis, pointing fingers is a waste of time and energy—and it contributes to a negative and possibly acrimonious atmosphere.
A crisis often involves a natural disaster or other circumstance that disrupts tech and overall operations. Constantly re-access current business continuity procedures and systems to minimize the damage.
Social media can be your best friend, or your worst enemy, during a catastrophe. Always have a designated social-media policy and plan in place for these moments, and train a designated team to take on this responsbility.