How to build a crisis response architecture
Black swan events aren’t as rare as they used to be, and the best boards are not just expecting but premeditating catastrophe as part of a robust crisis response architecture. Here are...

December 3, 2025 • by Simon J. Evenett, Oliver Jones in Crisis management • 8 min read
Turbulent times call for clarity of purpose. These five strategic imperatives will help transform how your organization navigates geopolitical volatility and turns uncertainty into competitive advantage....
Continue readingNovember 5, 2025 • by Didier Cossin in Crisis management • 7 min read
Black swan events aren’t as rare as they used to be, and the best boards are not just expecting but premeditating catastrophe as part of a robust crisis response architecture. Here are...
May 16, 2025 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Crisis management • 7 min read
Our new ‘normal’ turned out to be grimmer than many anticipated. Ask yourself these seven questions to find out if you and your team are fit to face the rocky road ahead....
December 5, 2024 • by Jean-Claude Gallet in Crisis management • 7 min read
How quick thinking, strategic choices, and trust in the team kept one of the world’s most iconic landmarks from destruction – lessons every leader can apply in times of crisis....
November 22, 2024 • by Peter Voser in Crisis management • 7 min read
Peter Voser, former CEO of Shell and Chairman of the Board of Directors at ABB and PSA offers his unique perspectives on guiding businesses through difficult times....
November 7, 2024 in Crisis management • 6 min read
In times of difficulty, knowing when to get involved and learning to master your emotions are essentials skills to prevent making a bad situation worse....
October 4, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon, Sameh Abadir in Crisis management • 7 min read
The Paris Olympic Games offered inspiring success stories. Carlos Cordon and Sameh Abadir of IMD consider what companies could learn from France’s triumph...
August 20, 2024 in Crisis management • 6 min read
CEO of International SOS Arnaud Vaissié explains to IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how the business has survived 40 years by overcoming obstacles like COVID-19 and navigating financial crises....
January 20, 2024 • by Amin Kaboli in Crisis management • 4 min read
Feeling guilty and at times inadequate, Jo, a CTO and AI product manager at a large organization, comes to IMD to find solutions with help from an executive coach....
December 4, 2023 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Crisis management • 5 min read
Ready to recover? To create psychological safety for your team working through crises, ask yourself if you are striking the right balance as a leader...
June 27, 2023 in Crisis management • 2 min read
After a crisis it is great to take a breath and relax, but you must also consider how to prepare for what comes next, whether you know what that is or not....
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