Communication in Crises and Disasters

Issued by Griffith University

Earners understand the principles of corporate crisis communication and the vital role it plays in business, government, not-for-profit organisations and public relations. Earners can apply their knowledge of risk and issue identification to advise organisational leaders across the social, corporate and political spectrum on communication strategies during crises and disasters. Earners can build an effective crisis response plan to identify and manage issues that an organisation may face.

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Earning Criteria

Earners can critically apply knowledge of risk, issues and crisis communication planning.
Earners can advise organisational leaders on communication strategies during a crisis.
Earners can work collaboratively to make strategic decisions at each stage of crisis management.
Earners can apply risk and crisis communication principles within a corporate culture and structure.
Earners can reflect on the management of crises, teamwork and lessons learned.
Earners have successfully completed a practice-based assignment for a Crisis Response Scenario.
Earners have successfully completed a problem-solving assignment by participating in a discussion board.
Earners have successfully completed a practice-based assignment by completing a crisis case study.
Earners have successfully completed a Critical Reflection Essay (written assignment).