Notably since the 80s, and after several industrial and natural disasters, crisis management emerged as a specific practice of strategic importance for nation states, private companies, NGOs.
Globalisation, evolution of risk appetites, immediacy of information, etc.: these factors make the environment more and more complex to navigate, and the likelihood of adverse events increasing for organisations. To keep the trust from citizens, consumers, stakeholders, and public opinions, organisations need to anticipate and to react immediately when an unplanned situation occurs.
The last years demonstrated these challenges. With global terrorism, Covid-19, accelerating effects of climate change, quickly evolving international relations, etc.: leaders and organisations changed their approach of risks, of crisis management, and developed the concept of “resilient” countries, cities, organisations.
Through a mix of theory, case studies analysis, testimonies and exercises, the highly experienced lecturers will explain how a crisis can be anticipated and managed as efficiently as possible. But also, how countries, private companies, NGOs, improve their resilience.
Learning Outcomes
1. Develop a critical analysis on how a crisis is managed, understanding key challenges and opportunities
2. Enable students to support the development of crisis management capacities in an organization
3. Be able to take an active and constructive role in the management of a crisis, as part of a team
Professional Skills
1. Foundation of critical analysis, specific to crisis management
2. Foundation in risk assessment and mitigation
3. Foundation of international crisis management theories and practices
4. Oral & written communication adapted to crisis management
5. Teamwork
- Research and Preparation for Individual and Group Work: average workload
- An individual case study analysis (50%)
- Participation in the crisis management exercises (40%)
- Class participation (10%)