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Crises are unpredictable and can cause significant harm to a company's reputation, stakeholders, and bottom line. As a corporate communication executive director, it's essential to have a plan in place to respond to these events effectively. This 5-day training course will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to develop and implement an effective crisis communication plan.

Outputs

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the importance of crisis communication planning and response
Develop a crisis communication plan that is tailored to your organization
Learn how to effectively communicate during a crisis, including the use of social media
Identify and manage stakeholders, including employees, customers, media, and the public
Practice crisis communication strategies and tactics through simulated scenarios

Objectives

The objectives of this training course are to:

Provide an overview of the crisis communication process
Teach you how to develop and implement a crisis communication plan
Discuss the role of social media in crisis communication
Demonstrate how to communicate effectively during a crisis
Offer opportunities to practice crisis communication strategies and tactics through simulations

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for corporate communication executive directors and other senior communication professionals who are responsible for managing the organization's reputation during a crisis.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Crisis Communication Planning

Overview of the Crisis Communication Process

Definition of crisis communication
The stages of a crisis
The importance of crisis communication planning

Developing a Crisis Communication Plan

Understanding your organization's risks
Identifying stakeholders
Determining key messages
Creating a crisis communication team

Day 2: Social Media in Crisis Communication

Overview of Social Media in Crisis Communication

Importance of social media in crisis communication
The role of social media in crisis management
Examples of effective social media crisis communication

Developing a Social Media Crisis Communication Plan

Identifying the right social media channels for your organization
Developing key messages for social media
Monitoring and responding to social media during a crisis

Day 3: Effective Crisis Communication Strategies and Tactics

Identifying the Right Message

Developing key messages
Communicating with stakeholders
The role of transparency and honesty

Communicating during a Crisis

The importance of timely communication
Managing rumors and misinformation
The role of the crisis communication team

Day 4: Stakeholder Management in Crisis Communication

Identifying Stakeholders

Understanding the impact of a crisis on different stakeholders
Identifying internal and external stakeholders

Managing Stakeholders during a Crisis

Communicating with employees
Responding to customers and the public
Managing the media during a crisis

Day 5: Simulation and Practice

Crisis Communication Scenarios

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Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to work on practical exercises and case studies to apply the concepts and skills they have learned. The course will also include interactive discussions and opportunities for participants to share their experiences and insights.