You prepare for competition. The same should hold true for a crisis. When strategies and procedures are in place prior to the event, your energy can be focused on finding solutions. For any organization to effectively beat a crisis, it first needs to define crisis and crisis planning. It is brought on by an issue or event that has potential for wide spread, long lasting impact.
Crises require the attention of senior level executives within an organization.
A Crisis Plan when used correctly will alert people when they need to be alerted and calm them when they need to be calmed. It will philosophically and technically set priorities guiding proactive and reactive resources. The following give a clear picture of what constitutes a formal versus informal Crisis Plan. Inc. All Rights Reserved. Do not duplicate or redistribute in any form without written permission.