10 Tips for Coping with a Crisis

1. In a crisis, consistent brand-building and professional PR pay off -> trust capital
2. The response to a crisis often shapes public perception more than the cause itself -> It is never about being right
3. There are tried-and-tested strategies and effective tools for identifying a crisis at an early stage -> Vulnerability analysis
4. Hardly any corporate crisis becomes a crisis of survival -> it often gives rise to an opportunity
5. A crisis plan and a well-coordinated crisis team are essential -> good preparation is half the battle when it comes to crisis management
6. Speed is crucial -> a great deal can be prepared in advance
7. Prepare for the worst (worst-case scenarios) -> then the actual situation loses its terror
8. Crisis management is about managing emotions -> because it’s all about personal feelings, mostly fears, worries or, in some cases, a misguided sense of responsibility
9. Switching from a reactive to a proactive approach is a challenge -> let’s get back in the driver’s seat
10. Crises put partnerships to the test -> afterwards, they provide an excellent foundation for the future, but unfortunately only afterwards …

Conclusion: From esotericism to the profession of crisis communication – what general measures should be taken to heart:

• Conceive of crisis communication as a strategic management process
• Implement complex crisis management approaches: there are no ready-made solutions
• Do not generalise from individual cases: every crisis unfolds differently, but follows similar patterns
• Take note of, utilise and collaborate on scientific research; demand and encourage knowledge transfer

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