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Four tips for successful collaboration between the chairperson and logger of your crisis team.
Within a crisis team, the chairperson and the logger constitute a crucial duo. The synergy between these two roles directly impacts the overall performance of the crisis team. In this video, I discuss four tips for fostering synergy between the chairperson and the logger.
It is highly beneficial for chairpersons and loggers to possess a clear understanding of each other's roles. It is advisable to facilitate discussions between them during the preparatory phase regarding their respective roles during crisis meetings. The scope of these roles extends beyond merely technical chairmanship or minute-taking. Encourage chairpersons and loggers to articulate to each other the processes they follow and the challenges they encounter. This understanding proves invaluable when they subsequently collaborate within a crisis team under high-pressure conditions.
It is beneficial for the chairperson and the logger to sit in close proximity at the meeting table. This facilitates the logger in subtly supporting the chairperson during the meeting. In this way, the logger assists in monitoring the meeting process.
It greatly assists the logger when the chairperson summarizes the essence of a crisis team member's input. Especially with complex points, this makes it easier to log that input (such as situational awareness or judgment).
It is advisable for the chairperson and the logger to review the logbook together after a meeting. At that point, the logger can correct any necessary entries in the logbook. Furthermore, this assists the chairperson in preparing for the next crisis meeting.
