Here is a quick ABC on how to cope with a crisis:
Acknowledge the challenges faced | ||
Be calm and transparent – don\’t try to shield people from reality, it almost always creates problems | ||
Communicate and create a safe space for others to voice concerns and questions | ||
Don\’t damage your credibility by promising things you cannot deliver | ||
Eat and sleep enough – look after yourself so you can look after others | ||
Focus on what you can control and take actions accordingly |