EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This comprehensive course empowers participants to anticipate, assess, and respond to corporate risks and crises through a strategic lens. With a focus on real-world frameworks and best practices, it provides executives and crisis teams with the essential skills to enhance organizational resilience and continuity. Participants will explore how to build risk mitigation plans, manage uncertainty, lead teams through disruption, and safeguard their company’s reputation under pressure.

INTRODUCTION

In today’s volatile business environment, organizations face diverse risks — operational, financial, reputational, and beyond. Unforeseen crises can derail even the most stable institutions if they are not prepared. This course bridges the gap between strategic risk management and crisis response, helping professionals integrate proactive planning into daily operations. Through interactive workshops and case-based discussions, learners gain practical tools for effective risk identification, response strategies, and long-term resilience.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Identify, assess, and categorize enterprise risks
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative tools for risk analysis
• Develop crisis management plans tailored to business functions
• Coordinate cross-functional response teams during emergencies
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders under pressure
• Align risk management with long-term strategic planning

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Risk managers and compliance officers
• Senior executives and corporate leaders
• Business continuity and emergency response teams
• Quality and safety directors in large organizations
• Strategy and operations professionals in the GCC

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1: Fundamentals of Risk Management

• Understanding risk types: operational, financial, reputational
• Internal vs. external risk sources
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks
• Differentiating between risk management and crisis leadership

Day 2: Risk Evaluation & Analysis

• Probability-impact assessments
• Risk mapping and prioritization models
• Tools for qualitative and quantitative evaluation
• Reporting and escalation protocols

Day 3: Mitigation Strategies & Risk Governance

• Choosing appropriate responses: avoid, reduce, transfer, accept
• Risk registers and continuous monitoring systems
• Governance models for risk accountability
• Integrating risk into decision-making processes

Day 4: Crisis Leadership & Emergency Planning

• Crisis lifecycle and stages of response
• Building and training the crisis management team
• Designing realistic response scenarios
• Hands-on crisis simulations and decision drills

Day 5: Recovery, Learning & Resilience

• Post-crisis analysis and after-action reviews
• Institutionalizing lessons learned
• Recovery planning and return-to-operation strategies
• Fostering a risk-aware culture across the organization

COURSE DURATION

This course is available in different durations:

• 1 week (intensive training)
• 2 weeks (moderate pace with additional practice sessions)
• 3 weeks (comprehensive learning experience)

Participants may attend the course in-person or online based on their preference.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Delivered by globally recognized experts in enterprise risk and resilience, our trainers bring hands-on experience in designing and leading corporate continuity strategies across sectors, especially in the Gulf region.

F&Q

• Who should attend this course? Senior managers, risk officers, and professionals responsible for operational continuity and crisis preparedness.
• What are the key benefits of this training? Strategic frameworks, practical risk tools, and the ability to lead confidently during corporate disruption.
• Do participants receive a certificate? Yes, all participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
• What language is the course delivered in? The course is available in English and Arabic.
• Can I attend online? Yes, participants can choose to attend online, on-site, or request in-house training for their organization.

CONCLUSION

This course provides a strategic foundation for navigating organizational risk and leading through crisis. With a forward-looking curriculum and industry-relevant tools, it enables professionals to champion stability and resilience in times of uncertainty.