Organizations have to be prepared to quickly navigate through incidents that run the gamut from terrorist attacks to workplace violence to cyber attacks.While some companies have dedicated crisis management professionals, you don’t have to be the designated person that is responsible for mitigation efforts. You can develop the skills and judgment to be an asset to your organization thereby demonstrating your leadership. Understand the goals of your current organization, the connection it has with the community and the current geopolitical risks around the world. Crisis management requires professionals to be well versed in the context in which they and their organization exist. The successful management of a crisis requires that you understand context and how things connect with each other so that you can understand potential threats.For example, it could lead to an individual making the decision not to get vaccinated or encouraging a group of people to lead a coup. Be aware of why your organization exists and how it plays a role in potential events so you are prepared to respond.Set yourself up for success with the right mindset to be able to feel confident when a crisis occurs.Ask if you can do the project, or part of it, as a way to learn a new programming language. The ability to successfully resolve a crisis involves a multi-prong, cross-functional approach. The legal and policy teams need to work with the public relations team, executive team, social media team, etc.Understand how departments work together so you can communicate effectively and efficiently during times of crisis
