Risk Prevention, Crisis Management And Communications Workshop, in collaboration with APCO 
25 – 26 April 2018
Dubai, UAE

Expect the unexpected and plan before a crisis happens

Crises are becoming part of everyday life, so we need to be prepared to deal with them. This workshop is for Board Directors and C Suite Executives who have the liability and responsibility of the safety and security of their employees and customers, as well as the assets and the reputation of the organization. In a crisis, it is the CEO and the Board Directors who face the media so learning how to manage crisis communications and being prepared are critical.

This 2 day interactive workshop will cover:

Day 1

• The essence of Risk Mitigation and Crisis Management
• The 4 Phases of Crisis Management
• Brainstorming Session – Establishing potential risks for the region and/or company
• Media and Information Management
• Case Study: Managing Crisis
• Reputation Management

Day 2

• Crisis as marketing tool
• Innovational Thinking
• Simulation Exercise – Crisis in happy Land or in the “ We-can-do” company
• What else can go wrong?
• Back to the Future

Facilitator – Dr Bert van Walbeek

Dr. Bert van Walbeek has been a Motivator and a Master of Disaster for over 25 years and a lecturer for 15 years. He actively advocates pro-active risk reduction and re-active crisis management as well as the need for rapid recovery support planning on all levels. He is also well-known as a speaker at many industrial and academic conferences and seminars, where his motivational and humorous manner of presentation are an inspiration for many. He is a renowned guest lecturer at Universities in China, Bangkok, Germany, Macau, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. He created the crisis awareness brochure “ Expect the Unexpected “ , various educational & training modules on Risk Reduction and Recovery Management and co-authored with Dr. David Beirman the PATA publication “ Bounce Back “. His company, The Winning Edge, is presently handling Crisis Prevention and Recovery Management projects in Bahrain, China (PRC), Taiwan, Macau (SAR), Mauritius and, of course, Thailand.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is suitable for senior board directors, board secretaries or C-Suite Executives and Senior Executives who have responsibility for the safety and security of employees and customers, as well as the assets and the reputation of the organization.

Workshop Fees

Price per person for 2 day workshop
Member USD 3780
Non-Member USD 4200

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