6-7 October
Manama, Bahrain
Welcome to "AI for Crisis Communications: Navigating Turbulent Times"! Taking place from 6-7 October in Manama, this two-day intensive training course is designed to equip you with cutting-edge strategies for effective crisis management in today's fast-paced world.
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Join us for a two-day training that will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to reshape your crisis communications. This workshop will give you a thorough understanding of the potential of AI for crisis communication and walk you through the process of creating an AI-powered crisis communications plan under the direction of industry experts.
Day 2: Developing and Testing Your AI-Enhanced Crisis Communication Plan
Day 2 is dedicated to hands-on workshops, guiding participants through the development of a comprehensive, AI-enhanced crisis communication plan. Collaborative sharing and feedback sessions will provide diverse perspectives on crisis communication strategies. In the afternoon, participants will engage in a simulated crisis scenario to test their plans, emphasizing real-time decision-making and the application of AI tools. The workshop concludes with a group debriefing, discussing key takeaways and encouraging ongoing innovation in crisis communication.
Who should attend?
This workshop is aimed at communications professionals, Public Relations practitioners, risk managers, and executives who are responsible for crisis communication in their organisation. Whether you are new to AI or want to deepen your understanding of the application of AI in crisis communications, this workshop will provide you with valuable insights and practical skills.
Key learnings:
In an interconnected world, crisis communication is more challenging than ever before. Social movements, geopolitical shifts and the concept of the perma-crisis have reshaped the landscape of crisis management. To navigate this new reality, communications professionals must adapt their strategies and utilise innovative tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Day 1: Navigating the New Crisis Communication Landscape
Day 1 focuses on understanding the new complexity of crises shaped by social movements, geopolitics, and the concept of permacrisis. Participants will explore the necessity of evolving crisis communication strategies and gain insights into AI's potential in enhancing crisis management. The afternoon session goes into AI tools across the crisis communication cycle, with demonstrations and practical applications. An interactive brainstorming session will help participants reimagine their organization's crisis communication setup.
Training highlights:
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Day 1: Adapting Crisis Communication in the Modern World
9:00 Welcome and Registration
- Orientation and overview of training goals.
Morning Session: Navigating the New Crisis Communication Landscape
9:30 Understanding the New Complexity of Crises
- Dive into how social movements, geopolitics, and the concept of permacrisis impact crisis communication.
- Discussion on the necessity of evolving crisis communication strategies to manage complex and interconnected crises effectively.
10:30 Morning Break
10:45 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Crisis Management
- Overview of AI, its ethical implications, and potential in enhancing crisis management strategies.
- Emphasis on understanding the basics of machine learning and natural language processing.
Afternoon Session: Leveraging AI in Crisis Communication
12:00 Lunch Break
13:00 AI Tools Across the Crisis Communication Cycle
- Detailed session on AI tools for planning, content creation, analysis, and reporting in crisis communication.
- Demonstrations of tools in action and their practical applications in managing crises.
14:30 Afternoon Break
14:45 Group Brainstorming Session
- Interactive brainstorming sessions aimed at reimagining and enhancing participants' current crisis communication setups within their organizations.
- Facilitated group discussions on integrating AI tools for effective crisis management.
16.30 End of Day One
Day 2: Practical Application and Peer Collaboration
Morning Session: Developing Your AI-Enhanced Crisis Communication Plan
9:00 Crafting Your AI-Enhanced Crisis Communication Plan
- Hands-on workshop guiding participants through developing a comprehensive crisis communication plan incorporating AI tools.
- Focus on identification of crisis scenarios, stakeholder communication, and strategic message crafting.
11:00 Morning Break
11:15 Sharing and Feedback Session
- Participants share their drafted crisis communication plans in small groups, receiving open feedback and constructive comments.
- This session fosters collaborative learning and provides diverse perspectives on crisis communication strategies.
Afternoon Session: Crisis Simulation and Plan Refinement
12:30 Lunch Break
13:30 Crisis Simulation Exercise
- Engage in a simulated crisis scenario to test the developed crisis communication plans.
- This interactive exercise emphasizes real-time decision-making, digital platform monitoring, and the application of AI tools in crisis situations.
15:00 Afternoon Break
15:15 Debrief, Reflection, and Closing
- Group debriefing to discuss the simulation outcomes, key takeaways, and the practical application of AI in crisis management.
- Closing remarks summarize the workshop insights and encourage ongoing innovation in crisis communication.
16:30 End of Training
This program can also be delivered as a tailored in-house training for your organization. We adapt the content to your industry, objectives, and level of maturity, focusing on real challenges your teams face and the decisions they need to make. In-house formats allow your people to align on a shared approach, work through relevant scenarios, and build skills they can apply immediately.
If you’re exploring an in-house option, tell us a bit about your team, priorities, and timing, and we’ll recommend the right format.
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