Crisis Leadership: How to lead in times of crisis, threat and uncertainty

Crisis Leadership is a book that examines the challenges faced by leaders at each stage of the crisis lifecycle, offering a unique insight into the lessons learned by people in the most challenging of situations. It provides operational guidance from the author's extensive experience in crisis management to ensure readers have a deeper appreciation of the critical nature of each key stage and the leadership challenges they bring.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Crisis Leadership delves into the intricate challenges encountered by leaders at every stage of the crisis 'lifecycle, providing a unique perspective on the invaluable lessons learned by individuals in the most demanding of circumstances. As leaders, we are well aware that we operate in a constantly uncertain world, where disasters can strike any business, at any time, and often without warning. Public institutions, too, face a multitude of threats, ranging from global economic downturns, resurgent terrorism, and a relentless stream of devastating natural disasters. In such challenging environments, leaders within these organizations face both opportunities and threats. How they navigate through these turbulent times will determine the trajectory of their careers, whether it propels them to new heights or ultimately leads to their downfall.

Crisis Leadership takes a comprehensive approach, examining the challenges faced by leaders from the moment they become aware of the crisis, through the critical decision-making moments, and the final tumultuous days. Author Tim Johnson offers a profound insight into the lessons learned by individuals in the most challenging of situations, seamlessly blending it with operational guidance drawn from the authors extensive experience in crisis management. This book serves as a comprehensive overview of the crisis 'lifecycle, aimed at enhancing readers' understanding of the critical nature of each key stage and the leadership challenges it presents. From the initial signs of an emerging crisis to navigating the long-term consequences they can create, Crisis Leadership provides valuable insights and practical strategies for leaders to navigate these complex and demanding situations.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399405652