Leading Under Pressure
Managing Organisational & Personal Crisis
Course Schedules
Course Modules
This training course is split into the following modules:
Our 10-day training courses consist of 2 modules that can be booked as a complete 10-day program or as individual 5-day courses.
Training Course Overview
This Leading Under Pressure training course focuses on enhancing your leadership abilities to effectively guide others through periods of pressure, stress, and crisis. It emphasizes gaining a deeper understanding of your strengths and limitations when facing workplace pressures.
Throughout this training, you will gain valuable insights into the qualities that enable leaders to navigate themselves and their teams through challenging times of pressure and stress. The course covers best practices and proven strategies for successfully managing crises.
This Anderson training course will feature:
- Leadership Skills for Handling Pressure & Stress
- Leading with Confidence During Challenging Times
- Best practice advise drawing on the expertise of crisis researchers, analysts and practitioners
- Getting the maximum from emergency responders and crisis management teams
- How to avoid mismanagement and to make a bad situation worse
Training Course Objectives
By attending this Anderson training course, delegates will be able to:
- Develop leadership skills for handling pressure
- Explain how different personality styles respond to stress and pressure
- Acquire an in-depth knowledge of the key aspects of Strategic Crisis Management
- Develop strategies to ensure you and your organisation to respond efficiently and effectively
- Understand the five deadly leadership behaviours and six winning strategies in a crisis
Designed for
The Anderson training course is suitable for:
- Individuals in leadership roles
- Individuals being groomed for leadership
- Individuals working together in teams
- Any person actively involved in interacting with others
- Any person interested to learn more about managing stress
Course Content
Leadership Excellence in Handling Pressure & Stress
Personal Leadership Skills for Handling Pressure & Stress
- Stress and its effects on the body, mind and spirit
- Holistic response to stress
- Relationship between mind and body
- Personality styles and response to stress
- Turning stressful challenges into opportunities
- Leading a team under tremendous stress
Enhancing Communication Skills in Times of Stress
- Passive & aggressive responses
- Assertive communication during stressful times
- Managing conflicts during times of stress
- Giving and receiving criticisms during stressful moments
- Managing body & mind healthily
- Developing a healthy lifestyle
Leading with Confidence during Challenging Times
- Coping with sudden change
- Leading others during sudden changes
- Recognizing the symptoms of short term and long term effects of stress
- Motivating yourself and others under pressure
- Managing your mind in a positive manner
- Leading others with confidence
Improving Leadership Effectiveness in Managing Crisis
- Crisis management skills
- Recognizing opportunities for change in a crisis
- Helping the team look for creative opportunities
- Practicing creative leadership in facing a crisis
- Removing blocks to creative solutions in a crisis
- Creative leadership effectiveness
Developing & Training Your Team to Handle Pressure, Stress & Crisis
- Training and developing employees to handle stress and pressure
- Stress handling techniques for you and your employees
- Helping the team to see the positive side of change in the workplace
- Implementing creative problem-solving skills for your team when facing crisis
- Enhancing team effectiveness during stress
- Developing a personal action plan
Strategic Crisis Management, Incorporating Security & Major Emergency Response
Evaluate, Mitigate and Responding to Challenges
- Understanding Strategic Crisis Management
- Consider the complete range of risks to your organisation
- CMT and ERT - Roles & Responsibilities
- Issues management, master this before it becomes a Crisis
- Who else inside and outside the organisation should be involved
- Five deadly Leadership behaviours & Six winning strategies
- Understanding 'denial-curve' and 'group-think' syndromes
Planning & Security – Who and What Else Should be Considered
- Security Management & Asset Protection
- Case Studies, why some companies fail, and others survive
- Based on the previous module, self-evaluation questionnaire
- Developing, improving & implementing Emergency Response Plans
- Business Continuity Management (BCM) Strategies
- Case Study and Workshop
Crisis Communications & Incident On-Scene Management
- Incident Command Systems (ICS)
- On Scene Crisis Management, essential elements for success
- Emergency Communication Centres, avoiding the ten most common mistakes
- Reputation Management - Managing Social Media
- Press Conference & step by step guidance on how to conduct TV interviews
- Case Study
- Exercise: Crisis Communications Strategy
The Human Factor – What Can Go Right and What Can Go Wrong?
- Alerting and Warning
- Evacuation Strategies
- Major Incident Simulation - Role Playing Workshop
- Psychological & Welfare concerns in Crisis Management
- How to improve staff morale and confidence in the process
- Questionnaire, are your batteries in good condition
- Corporate Case Study – when the board get it wrong
Crisis Management Plan Testing, Training and Exercising
- Case Studies x 3 with the same root cause, are we learning
- Exercises: a programme of learning and of validating plans and procedures
- How to get advantageous results from an exercise
- Post Incident evaluations, de-briefing skills, managing hot & cold de-briefs
- Critique report writing, executive summaries and key recommendations
- Closing the loop. Implementing recommendations, continuing the process
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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Yes. The Leading Under Pressure training course can be customised and delivered exclusively for organisations seeking a tailored learning solution. Course content can be adapted to address specific business objectives, operational challenges, industry requirements, and organisational priorities. Customised training allows teams to focus on the topics most relevant to their roles while supporting wider organisational development goals.
No. The Leading Under Pressure training course is open to professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels. The course content is structured to provide value to both those who are new to the subject and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their expertise. While some prior knowledge may enhance understanding of certain concepts, it is not a requirement for participation
The Leading Under Pressure training course uses a variety of learning approaches to maximise participant engagement and knowledge retention. These may include expert-led presentations, practical exercises, case studies, group discussions, scenario-based activities, and collaborative learning opportunities. This approach encourages active participation and helps participants translate learning into practical workplace results.
The Leading Under Pressure training course is suitable for professionals who want to expand their knowledge, strengthen their practical skills, and improve their effectiveness within their current or future roles. It is valuable for managers, team leaders, supervisors, specialists, consultants, and professionals seeking to stay current with industry developments and best practices. Whether your goal is career advancement, improved decision-making, or enhanced workplace performance, this course provides relevant knowledge and practical insights to support your professional ambitions.
If you would like additional information about the Leading Under Pressure training course, our professional support team is available to assist with course enquiries, registration guidance, group bookings, and customised training requirements. We are committed to helping you identify the most suitable learning solution for your professional development goals.
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Participants attending the Leading Under Pressure training course gain access to valuable industry insights, practical techniques, and internationally recognised best practices. The course helps professionals improve performance, strengthen confidence, broaden their perspective, and develop skills that contribute to both personal and organisational success. It also provides an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with professionals from diverse sectors and backgrounds.
The Leading Under Pressure training course combines practical knowledge, current industry practices, and expert guidance to create a highly relevant learning experience. Rather than focusing solely on theory, the course emphasises practical application, enabling participants to develop skills and approaches that can be implemented directly within their organisations. This balance of knowledge and practical relevance helps participants achieve meaningful and lasting professional impact.
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the Leading Under Pressure training course will receive a Anderson Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their commitment to professional development and continuous learning. This certificate provides formal recognition of the knowledge and skills gained during the course and can support professional growth and career progression.
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