CFO Series: Crisis Management - Navigate the Storms Safely!

Overview

Whether it’s changes in the market, a global pandemic, or loss of a supplier, at some point, most organizations will face a crisis. How you respond can make or break your organization. This intensive seminar on crisis management and business continuity planning will equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage crises confidently and ensure that your organization stays resilient. Resilient organizations recover faster from crises. Failing to plan for the next crisis is planning to fail.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• The need for crisis management and business continuity plans.
• Risk assessment and identification.
• How to develop a crisis management framework.
• Crisis communication strategies.
• Business continuity planning essentials.
• Keys to crisis leadership and decision making in a crisis.

Prerequisites

At least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience and at least 6 months in a professional environment.

Designed For

Corporate financial leaders, financial managers, CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, accountants, Board members, advisors, and consultants. CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry. Business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in enhancing their ability to manage in a crisis!

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Identify potential threats and conduct rapid risk assessments.
• Develop a comprehensive crisis management plan tailored to your organization.
• Implement effective communication strategies during and before a crisis.
• Create a business continuity plan with essential recovery strategies.
• Lead your organization confidently through crises and make informed decisions under pressure.

Preparation

None, but familiarity with your organization’s current crisis management and business continuity plans will be beneficial.