Knowles Training Institute · Philippines

Leadership in Crisis Management Course in Philippines

Help leaders prepare for disruption, make sound decisions under pressure and coordinate a clear response. A practical corporate training course delivered privately for organisations in the Philippines, whether onsite, virtual or at an arranged venue.

Best forBusiness leaders, managers, response teams
Duration2 full days · 9am–5pm
Group size1–25 participants
DeliveryOnsite / Virtual / Arranged venue
CustomisableYes
Private corporate trainingRun exclusively for your organisation
Practical applicationTools your team can use immediately
Philippines deliveryAt your premises or an arranged venue
Other durations available3-day, 1-day, half-day, 90 and 60 minutes

Course at a glance

The key facts, in one place.

A quick summary of what HR, L&D teams and business leaders usually need before shortlisting this programme.

Course nameLeadership in Crisis Management Course in Philippines
Primary capabilityCrisis preparation, decision-making and response leadership
Best forBusiness leaders, managers, team leads and response teams
LevelFoundation to intermediate
Delivery modesOnsite, virtual, arranged venue
Standard duration2 full days, 9am to 5pm
Other durations3 full days, 1 day, half day, 90 minutes, 60 minutes
Group sizeMinimum 1, maximum 25 participants
Group typePrivate corporate training
CustomisationContent can be contextualised to your organisation
CertificateCertification of training completion
Course brochureAvailable on request

Need a fast answer?

Final delivery format and duration depend on the agreed programme scope and audience.

About this course

What is the Leadership in Crisis Management course?

Crisis management leadership is the work of preparing for disruption, making decisions with incomplete information and coordinating people through a difficult event. It calls for clear roles, timely communication and attention to safety and continuity.

This course helps participants recognise warning signs, establish response priorities and use a practical decision process when events move quickly. It focuses on the leadership and coordination needed alongside an organisation’s existing plans.

Participants examine how a crisis affects staff, customers, operations and stakeholders. They practise assigning responsibilities, sharing verified updates and adjusting the response as new facts emerge.

Through workplace scenarios and guided practice, participants test a response plan and build an action list for their organisation. They leave with clearer roles, communication steps and recovery priorities to review with colleagues.

Preparedness

Identify plausible disruptions and response priorities.

Situational awareness

Separate confirmed facts from assumptions and gaps.

Decisions under pressure

Set priorities and record the reasons for action.

Response coordination

Assign roles and align teams around the next steps.

Crisis communication

Share timely, accurate messages with stakeholders.

Recovery and learning

Restore operations and capture lessons after the event.

Before you enquire

Is this course right for your team?

A quick check against what this programme does and does not set out to do.

A good fit if

  • Your leaders need clearer roles and priorities during disruption
  • Teams need a shared method for escalating and coordinating
  • You want more consistent messages during uncertain events
  • Response plans need practical testing and clearer decision points
  • You want managers to support recovery and learning afterwards

Consider another course if

  • You need specialist emergency medical or technical rescue training
  • Your priority is general leadership skills rather than crisis response
  • You are looking for a qualification or accreditation rather than practical workplace training
  • You need a specialist incident investigation or forensic course

Not sure? Tell us the situation and we will point you to a better-fitting programme.

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Why organisations run it

What business problems does this course help address?

These are common signs that crisis response needs stronger leadership.

Roles are unclear

Several people act at once while a critical task has no owner.

Decisions stall

Leaders wait for complete information when a timely interim choice is needed.

Facts and rumours mix

Unverified reports spread faster than the response team can confirm them.

Messages conflict

Staff and stakeholders receive different accounts of the same event.

Coordination breaks down

Teams work in parallel without a shared picture of priorities and status.

Recovery is overlooked

Immediate issues receive attention, but follow-up and lessons are missed.

Course benefits

What participants will be better able to do.

Participants practise leadership methods they can apply to disruption and response.

Set clear priorities during a crisis
Build a reliable picture of the situation
Make decisions with incomplete information
Coordinate teams and communicate clearly
Plan recovery and capture lessons
Course objectives

By the end of the course, participants should be better able to:

  • Explain the leadership role in crisis management
  • Identify plausible crisis scenarios and warning signs
  • Assess impacts on people, operations and customers
  • Identify response roles and escalation paths
  • Distinguish confirmed facts from assumptions
  • Set response priorities using clear criteria
  • Make and document time-sensitive decisions
  • Coordinate actions across functions and partners
  • Prepare concise updates for key stakeholders
  • Adapt messages as reliable information changes
  • Plan continuity, recovery and post-event review
  • Create a practical crisis leadership action plan

The course framework

How the two days are structured.

Each stage builds on the one before it, so participants leave with a working method rather than a set of tips.

  1. STAGE 01

    Prepare

    Identify scenarios, roles and response priorities.

  2. STAGE 02

    Establish

    Build a shared picture from verified information.

  3. STAGE 03

    Decide

    Choose timely actions and record the reasoning.

  4. STAGE 04

    Coordinate

    Align teams and communicate with stakeholders.

  5. STAGE 05

    Recover

    Restore operations, review the response and improve plans.

Course content

What the course covers.

The modules move from preparation to response, communication and recovery.

Preparing to respond

  • What is a crisis?Recognising disruption and the leadership demands it creates.
  • Scenarios and signalsIdentifying plausible events and early warning signs.
  • Response rolesClarifying ownership, escalation and decision authority.
Assessing and deciding

  • Situational pictureGathering facts, gaps and changing conditions.
  • Response prioritiesProtecting people and critical operations first.
  • Decision disciplineChoosing actions despite uncertainty and recording why.
Coordinating response

  • Team coordinationSharing tasks, status and next decision points.
  • Stakeholder updatesCommunicating verified information and uncertainty.
  • Managing pressureKeeping attention, workload and conduct in view.
Recovery and review

  • Continuity stepsRestoring essential services in a sensible sequence.
  • After-action reviewExamining what worked, what failed and why.
  • Plan improvementUpdating roles, plans and practice based on lessons.
Want this tailored to your team?Examples, activities and emphasis can be adapted to your industry and roles.

Training methodology

How participants learn.

An active learning approach. Short facilitator inputs, real examples, small-group practice, application to your own workplace situations, and structured reflection.

  1. 01

    Learn

    Short, focused facilitator input on the concept and why it matters.

  2. 02

    See

    Worked examples and realistic crisis scenarios.

  3. 03

    Practise

    Small-group activities and exercises where participants try the method.

  4. 04

    Apply

    Participants work the method against their own real tasks and situations.

  5. 05

    Reflect

    Structured review and an action plan to take back to the workplace.

Back at work

Where participants can apply these skills.

Situations where crisis leadership skills support a coordinated response.

Operational disruption

Setting priorities when a critical service is interrupted.

People incidents

Coordinating a response while protecting those affected.

Service failures

Sharing verified updates with customers and partners.

Reputation risks

Aligning decisions and messages across functions.

Fast-moving events

Revising actions as new information becomes reliable.

Post-event review

Capturing lessons and improving preparedness.

Audience

Who should attend this course?

This Leadership in Crisis Management workshop in Philippines is designed for people who may direct, coordinate or communicate an organisational response to disruption.

  • Response Team Members
  • Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Executives
  • Operations Leads
  • Communications Leads
  • Business Leaders

Prerequisites & experience level

No prior crisis management qualification is required. The programme is pitched at foundation to intermediate level and works well for mixed groups with different response responsibilities.

Group size

  • Minimum: 1 participant
  • Maximum: 25 participants

We keep the session interactive at every size, so everyone takes part in the discussion and the hands-on practice.

Course agenda

How the two days run.

The standard delivery is 2 full days, 9am to 5pm. The outline below shows the shape of a typical day; the exact running order is confirmed with you before delivery.

Day one: preparation and decisions

  • 9:00Welcome, objectives and crisis context
  • 10:30Scenarios, warning signs and priorities
  • 11:30Response roles and escalation paths
  • 13:00Lunch
  • 14:00Building a reliable situational picture
  • 15:30Decisions under uncertainty and pressure
  • 17:00Day one review and reflection

Day two: response and recovery

  • 9:00Recap and coordinating the response
  • 10:30Stakeholder communication and updates
  • 11:30Managing teams during disruption
  • 13:00Lunch
  • 14:00Continuity, recovery and review
  • 15:30Building a crisis leadership plan
  • 17:00Action planning and close

Delivery

Format, customisation and facilitator.

Format & delivery

The standard Leadership in Crisis Management workshop in Philippines runs for 2 full days. Knowles Training Institute Philippines can also contextualise it for different durations.

  • 3 full days
  • 2 full days · 9am to 5pm (standard)
  • 1 day
  • Half day
  • 90 minutes
  • 60 minutes

Delivered onsite at your premises, at an arranged venue, or live online.

Customisation

The programme can be contextualised to your organisation without diluting the core capability or depth of learning. Commonly adapted:

  • Examples and terminology from your sector
  • Activities built around your likely disruption scenarios and response roles
  • Duration and depth of each topic
  • Participant level and mix of roles
  • Action plans aligned to your objectives

See our customised corporate training options →

Facilitator matching

We match the facilitator to your audience and context rather than assigning whoever is free. We consider:

  • The seniority and mix of the group
  • Your industry and working environment
  • The delivery format and language of the session
  • The specific outcomes you have asked for

A pre-course consultation is held before delivery so the content lands on the day.

Value added materials

What participants receive.

Each participant will receive the following materials for the Leadership in Crisis Management course in Philippines.

Learner’s Guide

A workbook covering the full course content, used during the session and kept afterwards.

Course Handouts

Exercises, templates and reference sheets used in the practical activities.

Presentation Slides

The slide deck used during the course, provided for later reference.

Certification of Completion

Each course participant will receive a certification of training completion.

Included with every booking, at no additional charge.

Course fees

Pricing and investment.

There are 4 pricing options available for this Leadership in Crisis Management course in Philippines. Participants outside the Philippines may join a live online delivery, subject to the agreed programme scope.

Lunch Talk Session60-minute session
USD 679.97
Unlimited participants
Half Day CoursePer participant
USD 259.97
Per participant
1 Day CoursePer participant
USD 419.97
Per participant
2 Day CoursePer participant
USD 569.97
Standard delivery

What’s included

  • Pre-course consultation
  • Customised content, where applicable
  • Facilitator and training materials
  • Venue or virtual delivery
  • Post-course follow-up, where applicable
Group discounts up to
40%
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Proof & trust signals

Real results. Trusted by leading organisations.

10,000+Professionals Trained
500+Organisations Empowered
20+Industries Served
4.8 / 5Average Participant Rating
15+Years of Training Excellence

What our participants say

Written feedback published on our Knowles Training Institute reviews page.

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I was totally engaged in his training and was able to pick up the theoretical information from his excellent communication skill.

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Why organisations choose us

Post training supportA vast majority of training does not have any effect beyond 120 days. To work, training has to have a strong pre- and post-training component. Post-training reinforcement helps individuals to recall the understanding and ask questions.

Blended learningLearning does not occur in the classroom. Virtually everybody prefers distinct ways of learning. Successful learning should have a multi-channel, multi-modal strategy.

We understand the industryWe’ve got a profound comprehension of the business, business design, challenges and strategy that our participants are in, and have designed the courseware to cater to their professional needs.

Course contentKnowles Training Institute’s material is relevant, of high quality and provides specific learning results. Participants will leave the training course feeling as they have gained a strong understanding and will also be in a position to execute what they have learned sensibly.

Course developmentThe workshop modules follow a systematic and logical arrangement. This structure helps to ensure that the course material allows the facilitators to deliver the course in a logical arrangement. Consider the subjects as building bricks into learning: our facilitators slowly build towards a comprehensive picture of the entire topic.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you enrol.

Something not covered here? Add it to your enquiry and we will answer it directly.

Who is this course designed for?

Business leaders, managers, operations leads and response team members who may coordinate decisions and communication during disruption.

What are the learning objectives of this course?

Participants learn to assess a situation, set priorities, assign roles, make timely decisions, communicate verified updates and plan recovery and review.

Do participants need any prior experience?

No. The programme is pitched at foundation to intermediate level and works well for mixed groups where some participants have had little or no formal prior training in this area.

What is the duration of the course?

Standard delivery is 2 full days, 9am to 5pm. We can also contextualise the workshop to 3 full days, 1 day, half day, 90 minutes or 60 minutes.

Is the programme available online?

Yes. We deliver interactive, facilitator-led virtual sessions with the same activities, discussion and practice as the in-person format.

Can this course be customised for our organisation?

Yes. We adapt the examples, terminology, activities, duration and action plans to your industry and objectives, without diluting the core capability or depth of learning.

What is the group size for this course?

Group sizes run from a minimum of 1 participant to a maximum of 25. Smaller groups allow more individual attention, and the format stays interactive at every size.

Will participants receive a certificate on completion?

Yes. Each course participant will receive a certification of training completion.

What training methodology do you use?

An active learning approach: short facilitator inputs, real examples, small-group practice, application to your own workplace situations, and structured reflection.

Will we receive course materials?

Yes. Each participant receives a learner’s guide, course handouts and the presentation slides used during the course, plus a certification of training completion.

Is there any pre-course preparation?

No formal pre-work is required. We do hold a pre-course consultation with you to understand your goals and context so the content lands well on the day.

Is there post-course support?

Yes. Participants keep all resources, and we provide post-course follow-up where applicable to help sustain application back at work.

Can the course be delivered at our workplace?

Yes. We deliver onsite at your premises in the Philippines, or at an arranged venue that we can recommend for you.

What are the technical requirements for online training?

A stable internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone, and access to the video platform agreed in advance. We share joining details and run a quick check beforehand.

How much does the course cost?

There are four options: USD 679.97 for a 60-minute lunch talk session, USD 259.97 per participant for a half day, USD 419.97 per participant for 1 day and USD 569.97 per participant for 2 days. Group discounts of up to 40% are available.

When is the next available date?

Contact us for the latest Leadership in Crisis Management course in Philippines schedules. Email [email protected] or send an enquiry using the form on this page.

Our courses

Top 6 corporate training courses.

Six courses from our Philippines catalogue. Every one of them is delivered privately for your organisation, onsite, virtual or at an arranged venue.

Nationwide delivery

Available across the Philippines.

Our corporate training course is also available in the cities and provinces below. We deliver onsite at your premises, at an arranged venue, or live online wherever your team is based.

  • Quezon City
  • Manila
  • Davao City
  • Caloocan
  • Cebu City
  • Zamboanga City
  • Taguig
  • Antipolo
  • Pasig
  • Cagayan de Oro
  • Parañaque
  • Valenzuela
  • Bacoor
  • General Santos
  • Makati
  • Dasmariñas
  • Las Piñas
  • Mandaluyong
  • Bacolod
  • Muntinlupa
  • Angeles
  • Baguio
  • San Jose del Monte
  • Tarlac City
  • Calamba
  • Malolos
  • Santa Rosa
  • Iligan
  • Marikina
  • Navotas
  • Boracay (Aklan)
  • Palawan (Puerto Princesa City)
  • Bohol (Tagbilaran City)
  • Siargao (Surigao del Norte)
  • Coron (Palawan)
  • Vigan (Ilocos Sur)
  • Sagada (Mountain Province)
  • Batangas (Batangas City)
  • Batanes (Basco)
  • Dumaguete (Negros Oriental)

Next steps

From enquiry to delivery.

You will always know what happens next, and nothing is committed until you have seen the scope and the cost.

  1. STEP 01

    Send your enquiry

    Tell us your dates, numbers and preferred format using the form below.

  2. STEP 02

    Pre-course consultation

    We discuss your goals, audience and context so the content fits.

  3. STEP 03

    Receive a proposal

    Scope, schedule and quotation, with time to consider before agreeing.

  4. STEP 04

    Confirm and prepare

    Dates locked, materials prepared and the facilitator matched to your group.

  5. STEP 05

    Deliver and follow up

    The course runs, and post-course follow-up sustains it back at work.

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