The Power of Critical Thinking for Crisis Leadership

Professional Development Workshop Set 4

Monday, Oct. 15, 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.

Room: Salons 1 - 2

When a crisis hits, there’s a big difference between managing effectively and leading successfully. Through case studies and in-session exercises, attendees will get practical advice and gain a personal action plan for managing well in crisis and becoming a stronger, successful leader.

Understand the attributes of critical thinkers, and how to classify and solve problems.
Learn how to use critical thinking to create and communicate the right key messages in crisis from verbal, vocal and visual cues.
Focus on different approaches to planning for, managing, leading and communicating in times of crisis.

Presenter

Larry Kamer

Larry Kamer is president of Kamer Group. He is a veteran public affairs strategist and has worked as a communications consultant, an executive in international marketing and communications firms, a political adviser and entrepreneur. Kamer specializes in scenario and readiness planning, real-time crisis and media management, and in the implementation of post-crisis improvements.

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