Crisis Response Planning: Protecting Your Business and People

  • 26
  • June 2025
    Thursday
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT

    Duration:  60  Mins

Level

Basic

Webinar ID

IQW25F0673

  • Understanding the Need for a Crisis Response Plan – Why preparation is critical to protecting employees and business operations.
  • Crisis Team & Roles – Identifying key personnel, defining responsibilities, and ensuring effective collaboration.
  • Crisis Identification & Risk Assessment – Recognizing common workplace crises (violence, cyberattacks, PR disasters, natural disasters) and assessing vulnerabilities.
  • 5-Step Crisis Response Framework:
    • Assess the situation & gather information
    • Ensure safety & secure the environment
    • Activate the crisis team & implement emergency protocols
    • Communicate effectively (internal & external)
    • Execute business continuity strategies
  • Crisis Communication Strategy – How to craft internal and external messaging, handle media relations, and maintain transparency.
  • Business Continuity & Recovery – Maintaining operations during disruptions, implementing backup plans, and supporting employees post-crisis.
  • Real-World Case Study – Step-by-step analysis of a workplace fatality crisis and key takeaways.
  • The ROI of Crisis Preparedness – How proactive planning reduces financial, reputational, and legal risks.

Overview of the webinar

Every organization faces unexpected crises—workplace violence, cyberattacks, PR disasters, or sudden employee fatalities. How a company responds in the first critical moments can mean the difference between a well-managed recovery or long-term damage to employees, reputation, and operations.

This essential webinar, led by Dannette Hoenisch, MEd, RCC-ACS, CISM, provides a clear, actionable framework for handling workplace emergencies. You’ll learn how to assess risks, activate a crisis management team, secure your workplace, communicate effectively, and implement business continuity strategies.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Proven Crisis Response Strategies Learn a 5-step process for immediate, effective crisis management.
  • Crisis Communication Tactics – Craft the right internal and external messaging to protect your brand.
  • Business Continuity Planning – Discover how to maintain operations during and after a crisis.
  • Real-World Case Studies – Analyze successful crisis responses and key takeaways from real incidents.
  • Employee Support & Resilience – Ensure your workforce receives mental health support post-crisis.

In just 60 minutes, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and tools to create a crisis response plan that safeguards your employees and business. Don’t wait until a disaster happens—be proactive and prepared!

Who should attend?

  • HR Leaders & People Managers – Ensure employee safety, mental well-being, and organizational resilience.
  • Business Owners & Executives (CEOs, CFOs, COOs) – Protect company reputation, financial stability, and operational continuity during crises.
  • Occupational Health & Safety Professionals – Strengthen workplace safety measures and crisis preparedness strategies.
  • Supervisors & Team Leaders – Learn how to respond effectively to workplace emergencies and support employees through crises.
  • Security & Risk Management Professionals – Develop strategies to assess risks, prevent workplace threats, and handle emergency situations.
  • Corporate Communications & PR Specialists – Master crisis messaging, media relations, and stakeholder communication.
  • Trainers & Learning & Development Professionals – Equip teams with crisis response knowledge and best practices.
  • IT & Cybersecurity Managers – Prepare for cyber crises, data breaches, and business continuity planning.

This webinar is ideal for any forward-thinking professional responsible for workplace safety, crisis management, and employee well-being.

Why should you attend?

Is your organization truly prepared for a crisis? Workplace emergencies—whether from violence, cyberattacks, PR disasters, or sudden employee fatalities—can happen anytime. How you respond in the first critical moments can determine the impact on your employees, reputation, and business continuity.

In this must-attend webinar, you’ll gain a proven, step-by-step crisis response framework to protect your workforce and keep your business running. Learn how to assemble an effective crisis management team, implement emergency protocols, and communicate with confidence—all while minimizing financial and legal risks.

Led by Dannette Hoenisch, MEd, RCC-ACS, CISM, a crisis response expert with over 32 years of experience, this session delivers actionable strategies and real-world case studies to help you develop a crisis plan that works when it matters most.

Don’t wait for a crisis to test your organization—prepare now! Spots are limited, so secure yours today.

Faculty - Ms.Dannette Hoenisch, MEd, RCC-ACS, CISM

Expert in Critical Incident Stress Management, Workplace Mental Health, Resilience, & Threat Assessments

Dannette Hoenisch is a highly experienced mental health professional and leadership trainer with over 32 years in the field. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Education (MEd) and 10 years in private practice, she brings a deep understanding of workplace stress, trauma, and resilience.

Dannette holds a Masters in Education focusing on Leadership and Counselling, certificate in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and is a certified trainer in Violent Threat Risk Assessments, equipping organizations with the tools to assess and mitigate workplace risks. She is passionate about helping companies build psychologically safe workplaces, reduce burnout, and enhance workforce resilience.

A sought-after speaker and trainer, Dannette delivers practical, science-backed strategies that empower HR professionals and leaders to create thriving, high-performing teams through mental well-being initiatives.

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