CEDARthree

We work with organisations of all shapes and sizes in many business sectors to create and implement crisis management plans that really work. Because we understand that every business is different, we work closely with our clients to develop bespoke solutions that suit their unique needs. Despite these differences, every solution we create is strai... ghtforward, practical and easy to implement when a crisis strikes. Instead of imposing any radical new management structure, well aim to build on existing management and lines of communication. To give you an idea of what that solution may include, heres a quick summary of the services we provide. We offer a comprehensive review of your existing crisis and incident response plans to ensure they are fit for purpose. This includes a review of the written plans, as well as interviews with managers who are likely to be involved in a response to major incidents. A crisis management plan is the bedrock of good crisis response. It contains practical detail, is laid out in a logical manner, and is concise and easy to follow. It is designed to be used by the people most likely to respond to a major incident - not just by the business continuity manager, managing director or CEO! A crisis management aide-memoire is a handy, credit-card sized résumé of a crisis management plan. It contains contact details of all those who may need to respond to a crisis and acts as a sophisticated 'tick list' to ensure nothing is overlooked when a major incident occurs. The aide-memoire is designed to be carried by at least the crisis management team at all times. A crisis management plan is just one part of crisis readiness: staff must be trained on how to put that plan into practice. Our training typically consists of an interactive workshop, which develops individual skills, promotes team building and increases group effectiveness. An exercise is a specific form of training, and is an efficient and effective way to validate a crisis management plan and identify any issues that may need ...Read More