# Leadership in a Crisis > Executive training module that sharpens leadership skills for high-pressure situations, focusing on calm decision-making, authority and collaboration balance, and leading decisively through disruption. *This content is available in full at: https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/leadership-in-a-crisis* Leadership in a Crisis explores what leadership looks like when pressure peaks. The module covers calm decision-making, authority versus collaboration, and how to lead when timelines collapse. The session includes real-world case studies, reflection exercises, and practical frameworks that help leaders identify their personal style and the gaps that need work. It is built for people who need to be visible, credible, and in control. Fixinc facilitators are seasoned in high-pressure environments and trained in leadership psychology, crisis communications, and behavioural coaching. The approach helps executives lead from the front with presence, empathy, and precision. ## Delivery Methodology The Leadership in a Crisis discipline follows a four-step approach aligned with Fixinc's Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology: 1. **Plan**: Agile, first-principles planning ensures a smooth rollout of your refreshed programme 2. **Do**: Leadership in a Crisis is rolled out smoothly at your organisation 3. **Check**: Your Leadership in a Crisis is draft until validated, ensuring proper testing and refinement 4. **Act**: Your team and Fixinc's team will be ready when your Leadership in a Crisis is activated in real-life situations ## Engagement Process ### Initial Consultation - A link will be sent via email from the Advisory team with time selection options for phone, Teams, Zoom, or in-person meetings - 30-45 minute consultation to discuss objectives, answer questions, and explain delivery approach - Proposal and quote delivered within 24 hours detailing scope of work - Final quote provided following one-week proposal discussion - Five-week window for proposal sign-off before engagement is considered inactive ### Delivery Phases **Review and Health Check**: All Leadership in a Crisis implementations start with a deep review of existing arrangements, setting benchmarks formed from best practice and ISO standards. **Design and Develop**: With appropriate involvement from your team, Fixinc builds the Leadership in a Crisis component of your Executive Resilience Training programme to the highest quality available. **Validate**: Where appropriate, testing and validation of new Leadership in a Crisis discipline provides tangible evidence of capability and maturity to stakeholders. **Maintain**: A plan is developed to ensure Leadership in a Crisis runs annually, addressing the common setback of momentum loss in resilience programmes. ## Related Executive Resilience Training Modules - [Foundations of Crisis Management](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/foundations-of-crisis-management.md): Clear understanding of crisis management models built on real-world frameworks - [Evaluating Crisis Impacts](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/evaluating-crisis-impacts.md): Training on evaluating crisis impact across operations, people, and reputation - [Crisis Communication Strategies](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/crisis-communication-strategies.md): Communication with clarity, empathy, and authority during high-pressure situations - [High-Impact Boardroom Exercise](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/highimpact-boardroom-exercise.md): Pressure-tested scenario immersion for senior leaders - [Navigating Crisis Survival](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/navigating-crisis-survival.md): Stabilisation, adaptation, and leading into recovery - [The Human Side of a Crisis](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/the-human-side-of-a-crisis.md): Understanding stress, emotion, and behaviour under pressure - [Decision Making Under Pressure](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/decision-making-under-pressure.md): Training to cut through noise and make decisions when stakes are real - [Crisis Preparedness Planning](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/crisis-preparedness-planning.md): Tools to assess risk, test assumptions, and build clarity - [High Performance Training](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/high-performance-training.md): Executive training for clarity under pressure using applied leadership psychology ## Frequently Asked Questions **What kind of outcomes can we expect from engaging in Leadership in a Crisis?** Clients typically gain clarity, leadership alignment, and a measurable shift in preparedness through Leadership in a Crisis delivery, regardless of their starting point. **Does Leadership in a Crisis link to other services or tools you offer?** Yes. Leadership in a Crisis often feeds into other services like planning, validation, or digital tools. It is designed to integrate rather than sit in a silo. **What does the Leadership in a Crisis discipline involve when delivered by Fixinc?** Leadership in a Crisis at Fixinc is built to be clear, structured, and aligned with the Tungsten Diamond lifecycle. It is tailored to programme maturity and backed by real-world application. **How do we know when our Leadership in a Crisis activity is fully effective?** Success is validated through exercises, engagement, and outcomes. If your Leadership in a Crisis effort drives action, conversation, and continuous use, it is working. **How is Leadership in a Crisis different from traditional approaches?** Unlike templated models, Leadership in a Crisis work adapts to the client's sector, stakeholders, and risk profile. It is hands-on, flexible, and always validated. --- **View this page online:** https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/leadership-in-a-crisis For program inquiries: [Contact Fixinc](https://www.fixinc.io/contact) | info@fixinc.org | +64 800 349 462