Crisis Management: People & Systems

René de Jong
29/4/24

A robust information management system is indispensable for a professional crisis organization. However, let me be clear: systems do not manage crises. It is people who make the difference: crisis team members, crisis coordinators, team leaders, and staff.

What is the reason for this? People possess the ability to think creatively and collaborate to resolve complex problems. Errors occur when individuals attempt to perform tasks that systems are designed for. This is not permissible when the continuity of your organization is at stake. Avoid this pitfall, as it will lead to missing information and subsequently making mistakes.

Systems, conversely, excel at remembering, filtering, searching, sharing, and making information accessible. By documenting plans, protocols, and contacts within systems, and by ensuring that crisis information is centrally recorded and accessible, individuals are then free to focus on their strengths: creative thinking, scenario planning, and collaboration.

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