Crisis Leadership
Crisis Leadership: Decisions Under Pressure
October 1, 2025
5 minute read
Dr. Kevin Schaller
Managing Partner
Summary
When the stakes are highest, leadership clarity determines outcomes. We prepare executives to lead decisively under pressure.
Command structure — Define roles, authorities, and escalation paths to prevent decision bottlenecks.
Decision frameworks — Use simple, repeatable models (e.g., OODA, PACE) to accelerate action with incomplete information.
Media & stakeholder pressure — Training for hot-seat briefings, regulatory engagement, and board alignment.
Leadership drills — High-fidelity scenarios that stress-test judgment, not just process.
