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Managing Financial Crisis & Supporting Decision Making

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Managing Financial Crisis & Supporting Decision Making

Protecting Stakeholder Value in Crisis

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
03 - 07 Aug 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
26 - 30 Oct 2026 London $ 5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
18 - 22 May 2026 Online $ 3,950
26 - 30 Oct 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

Organisations today face unprecedented disruption from global market shocks, supply chain instability, and economic uncertainty. This course equips professionals with the vital skills to ensure organisational survival during crises by supporting more effective financial management and decision-making. Participants focus on assessing the impact of crisis on business models, managing cash flow and liquidity, and applying strategic approaches to cost management that preserve stakeholder value and profitability. The Managing Financial Crisis & Supporting Decision Making training course emphasises practical tools and techniques that help decision makers respond rapidly and appropriately to volatile business environments.

By combining financial analysis, forecasting, and leadership insight, the course prepares delegates to lead with confidence during turbulent periods. The curriculum highlights ways to reduce risk, optimise capital expenditure, and communicate effectively with stakeholders under pressure. Through actionable frameworks and real-world application, the Managing Financial Crisis & Supporting Decision Making training course positions participants to safeguard organisational continuity and strengthen financial resilience.

Skills & Competencies

From this Managing Financial Crisis & Supporting Decision Making training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Crisis financial impact analysis
  • Cash flow and liquidity optimisation
  • Strategic cost management
  • Capital expenditure evaluation
  • Risk forecasting and scenario planning
  • Leadership and crisis communication

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Managing Financial Crisis & Supporting Decision Making training course, you will learn to:

  • Analyse the impact of crisis on established business models.
  • Develop meaningful responses to business model disruptions.
  • Apply tools to manage and optimise cash flow and liquidity.
  • Employ cost analysis methods to balance financial stability and performance.
  • Use forecasting to manage risk and uncertainty effectively.

How You Will Learn

Participants will learn through structured application of financial crisis management frameworks, reflective analysis, and scenario interpretation exercises. Emphasis is placed on understanding real organisational challenges, applying practical decision tools, and reinforcing leadership communication during crises. Focus is on translating these skills into actions that can be applied directly to organisational financial and decision-making priorities.

Who should Attend?

This training course is suitable for professionals involved in financial planning, operational management, and strategic decision-making who must navigate business uncertainty and crisis conditions. This Managing Financial Crisis & Supporting Decision Making training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Planning and budgeting professionals
  • Financial and management accounting teams
  • Treasury and liquidity managers
  • Supply chain and procurement staff
  • Production planning and operational leaders
  • Human resources involved in crisis response

 

Course Outline
Day 1

Assessing the Potential Impact of the Crisis

This day introduces the effect of crisis on business models and stakeholder value. Participants explore how established financial performance indicators are pressured and how business model reinvention opportunities arise. The topics covered will include:   

  • The drivers of business success in normal conditions
  • Identifying and balancing stakeholder interests during crisis
  • Understanding how effective business models work
  • The disruptive impact on business models during crisis
  • Identifying opportunities for business model reinvention
  • Key aspects of business finance for management attention
  • The pressure on conventional financial performance indicators
  • Six critical areas for management focus during the crisis
Day 2

Managing Cash Flow, Funding and Liquidity

This day focuses on understanding cash flow drivers and optimising working capital to maintain liquidity under pressure. Participants examine funding options and emergency resources. The topics covered will include:   

  • Taking control of your cash flow drivers
  • Understanding and optimising working capital
  • Identifying bottlenecks in order to cash systems
  • Protecting customer and supplier relationships
  • Mastering cash flow forecasting and modelling
  • Ensuring adequate cash resources
  • Reviewing funding options and costs
  • Identifying sources of emergency funding
Day 3

Managing and Reducing Operating Expenses (OpEx)

This day explores strategic cost behaviour and approaches to cost reduction without damaging core operations. Participants learn profit protection methods suitable for crisis contexts. The topics covered will include:   

  • Understanding the fundamentals of cost behaviour
  • The vital gross margin and break-even relationship
  • The critical role of value added analysis in crisis management
  • Profit protection and management in a crisis
  • Potential weaknesses in traditional cost analysis
  • An activity based approach to profit analysis
  • Crisis cost reduction the strategic way
Day 4

Managing and Controlling Capital Expenditure (CapEx)

This day addresses capital allocation during crisis and methods for evaluating capital expenditure viability. Participants learn how to apply discounted cash flow analysis even in uncertainty. The topics covered will include:

  • Capital allocation techniques in a crisis
  • Capital appraisal methods
  • The Fundamentals of discounted cash flow analysis
  • Using Excel to evaluate CapEx project viability in a crisis

Leadership and Effective Communication

  • Crisis leadership
  • The vital importance of communication in a crisis
  • The Importance of Urgency
  • Managing necessary change in a crisis
Day 5

Managing Risk with Effective Forecasting

This day focuses on risk analysis and forecasting techniques to manage uncertainty. Participants explore sensitivity analysis and how to replace traditional budgets with dynamic forecasts. The topics covered will include:   

  • Risk analysis techniques
  • Forecasting in conditions of risk and uncertainty
  • Basic principles of statistical data analysis
  • Using sensitivity analysis techniques to manage risk
  • Replacing budgets with dynamic rolling forecasts
  • Recognising risk in traditional decision-making techniques
  • Removing barriers to business model innovation
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

Delivering this training course in-house allows organisations to tailor crisis response frameworks and decision-support tools specific to their operating environments. Customisation ensures that financial crisis strategies, cash flow planning, and cost reduction techniques are directly aligned with organisational priorities, risk profiles, and stakeholder expectations.

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 Managing Financial Crisis & Supporting Decision Making training course:

  • Enhanced capability to protect stakeholder value
  • Stronger resilience in financial planning
  • Improved cash flow management during volatility
  • Strategic cost reduction without strategic damage
  • Increased forecasting and risk assessment skill
  • Better decision-making support under crisis conditions

 

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