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Crisis Leadership

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Crisis Leadership

The Tools & Techniques for Leadership & Decision Making in a Crisis

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
06 - 10 Apr 2026 Dammam $ 5,950
18 - 22 May 2026 Al Khobar $ 5,950

Course Summary

The Crisis Leadership training course is designed to prepare leaders to operate confidently and decisively in high-pressure, high-uncertainty environments where rapid judgement and strong leadership are critical. As organisations face increasing exposure to complex risks, leaders must understand the nature of crises, recognise early warning signs, and respond effectively while managing people, performance, and emotions. This training course focuses on strengthening leadership capability before, during, and after crisis situations.

Throughout the Crisis Leadership training course, participants explore leadership behaviour under stress, decision-making in volatile conditions, and the management of teams during disruption. The course emphasises self-management, emotional intelligence, delegation, and maintaining organisational focus during turbulent times. By the end of the training course, participants will be better equipped to guide their teams through crises while sustaining morale, productivity, and clarity of direction.

Skills & Competencies

From this Crisis Leadership training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Crisis leadership judgement
  • High-pressure decision-making
  • Risk assessment and prioritisation
  • Emotional intelligence under stress
  • Team leadership in emergencies
  • Strategic communication in crisis

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Crisis Leadership training course, you will learn to:

  • Lead effectively during emergency and crisis situations
  • Assess and prioritise risks before, during, and after a crisis
  • Make rapid decisions and delegate appropriately under pressure
  • Manage crisis response operations and leadership interventions
  • Create a clear vision to guide teams beyond the crisis

How You Will Learn

Participants will engage in a leadership-focused learning experience that emphasises structured reflection, strategic discussion, and practical leadership frameworks. The learning approach supports critical thinking, emotional awareness, and leadership judgement required for effective crisis response and recovery.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals responsible for leading people, teams, or operations during emergencies or crisis situations.

This Crisis Leadership training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Team Leaders
  • Team Managers
  • HSSE Professionals
  • Fire and Security Professionals
  • Process Safety Professionals
Course Outline
Day 1

This day establishes a clear understanding of what constitutes a crisis and how leadership behaviour shapes outcomes. Participants explore personal and organisational responses to crisis situations. The topics covered will include: 
  • Definition and nature of a crisis, how to recognise a crisis-prone organisation
  • Advising the C-suite of all the potential critical risks
  • Reactions to crises – a set of models to help you understand yourself & team
  • Personal response to crisis - qualities of leaders in times of crisis - a self-audit
  • Leadership skills - creating a pro-active crisis management culture
  • Leadership skills - how to manage the “denial-curve”
  • Leadership skills - how to avoid “group-think”
Day 2

This day focuses on leading teams effectively during crisis conditions while maintaining communication and motivation. The topics covered will include: 
  • Six key steps for achieving effective team management in a crisis
  • Team makeup, who are the key members
  • Crisis communications – how to avoid the ten most common mistakes
  • Using social media to keep all your key stakeholders informed
  • How to keep your team motivated, focused and productive in a crisis
  • Building a culture of self-reliance in crisis and remote working situations
  • Exercise & discussion
Day 3

This day examines human behaviour, psychology, and decision-making under extreme pressure. The topics covered will include: 
  • Rational human behaviour in a crisis
  • Individual and collective Psychology in a crisis
  • Individual and collective decision-making in a crisis
  • Techniques for managing stress - your own and your team’s
  • How different personalities respond to crises & how you can help them through it
  • How personal experience can help or hinder your leadership in a crisis
  • Working with emotional intelligence in a crisis
Day 4

This day explores leadership roles across strategic, tactical, and operational levels during crisis response. The topics covered will include: 
  • Discuss the three main levels: strategic, tactical and operational
  • Core roles & responsibilities: analysis of the whole team
  • Delegation through mission-based leadership
  • Opportunity in times of crises – looking beyond the horizon
  • Setting a clear, inspiring vision for exiting the crisis
  • Managing the new ‘business as usual’ in the return to ‘normality’
Day 5

This day focuses on strengthening long-term crisis readiness and leadership development. The topics covered will include: 
  • How to build a culture of learning and development during a crisis
  • “One size does not fit all” - how to identify “role-specific” training for the CMT
  • What crisis “drills” can be considered from a provided list
  • Investigate the many types of Crises Exercises that are available
  • Exercising, selecting the most appropriate type of event and objectives
  • Using scenario planning to look at potential future events
  • Overview of the course
  • Individual action plans
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

When delivered in-house, this training course can be tailored to organisational risk profiles, crisis scenarios, and leadership structures. Customisation ensures relevance to specific operational contexts while strengthening leadership readiness and coordinated crisis response capability.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Crisis Leadership training course:

  • Stronger leadership readiness for national risk scenarios
  • Improved crisis decision-making under pressure
  • Enhanced organisational resilience and continuity
  • Greater leadership confidence in emergencies
  • Stronger team cohesion during disruption
  • Sustainable recovery-focused leadership capability
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Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email info@glomacs.sa . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

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For personalised assistance or detailed enquiries, please contact our team on +966 (54) 286 8546 or email us at info@glomacs.sa

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

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Training supports professionals across all career stages, from operational roles to specialist and senior responsibilities.

Participants include professionals from public sector, semi-government, and private sector organisations, across a wide range of roles and industries. Attendees range from administrative and operational professionals to technical specialists, managers, and senior decision-makers.

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