Leadership Under Attack

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Course Introduction

Growing levels of scrutiny on leaders, from outside their organizations and within, have made leadership more challenging than ever. This new and dynamic training course examines the crucial survival factors and techniques that the modern Leader can and must deploy. Social Media means that everyone can potentially become an angry journalist. The evidence indicates that global leaders and their organizations are being targeted as never before. Deserved or not, the attacks can be ugly, personal, unfair, and unrelenting. Attendance on this COPEX training course will provide leaders with answers and solutions.

Objectives

By the end of this COPEX training course, you will be able to:

  • Implement an effective reputation management strategy
  • Identify ten ways for Leaders to deal with angry stakeholders
  • Understand the fourteen characteristics of an effective Crisis Leader
  • Develop the ten steps the Board should take Before, During and After Crisis
  • Understand why good managers sometimes make poor Crisis Leaders
  • Understand how to remedy any Social Media gap in Crisis Communications
  • Analyse incoming crisis information and deliver a successful press briefing
  • Understand the five deadly Leadership behaviours & the six winning strategies

Who Should Attend?

This COPEX training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Leaders, Managers or Team Leaders involved in Crisis Decision Making
  • Public Relations Professionals
  • Crisis Management Team Members
  • Emergency Response Professionals
  • HSSE Professionals

Course Outline

Day 1: In the court of public opinion, a person or organization is guilty until proven innocent

  • How to prepare for something that you do not know is going to happen?
  • How to survive the attack - What type of response is required?
  • The demands of Social Media on the Organization
  • Six Social Media musts for crisis communications within the team
  • Six P´s of Team Crisis Management
  • What to do when you or your company has clearly done something wrong
  • How to avoid battles - Ten ways to avoid conflict
  • Listen and Learn, and Learn to Look and Listen more
  • Decision making psychology as an individual and collectively
  • Nine habits that lead to terrible decisions
  • Implementing a Reputation Management Strategy

Day 2: Amongst a wide range of valuable topics, the following will be prioritised:

Certificate

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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Whats Makes Copex Courses Unique?

COPEX Training is your gateway to professional growth, with over 20 years of experience turning potential into success. Each year, we deliver over 1,000 courses in 50+ countries, earning a stellar 98% satisfaction rate. Trusted by global giants like BP, the United Nations, and HSBC, we partner with top certification bodies to provide career-focused training that empowers individuals and drives organizational breakthroughs. Our mission? To transform the way professionals learn and grow in today’s fast-changing industries. Through expert insights, cutting-edge methods, and hands-on approaches, we equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in your career.

Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

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Yes, and we'd love to make that happen. COPEX  specialises in fully customised in-house training, adapting course content to align with your organisation's unique goals, culture, and industry demands. Get in touch with us directly and we'll craft the right solution for your team.

Yes, the choice is yours. The Leadership Under Attack Training Course  runs in a traditional classroom setting across various international locations, and it's also available as a live online programme for those who prefer to learn from wherever they are. Pick the format that fits your lifestyle and schedule best.

Not at all. The Leadership Under Attack Training Course doors are open to everyone, regardless of your background or how many years you've been in the industry. That said, having some familiarity with the subject area can help you get even more out of the experience.

Our team is available around the clock — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — ready to answer any question you have. Whether you need help choosing the right course, completing your registration, or sorting out logistics, we're here for you.

Expect an engaging, hands-on journey — not a room full of slides and passive listening. COPEX’s delivery blends presentations with group discussions, real-world case studies, practical exercises, and collaborative workshops. The goal is simple: everything you learn, you can use immediately back at work.

You'll be in good hands. COPEX hosts its courses in premium 4-star and 5-star hotels, with professional, fully equipped training spaces designed for focus and comfort. Throughout each day, you'll enjoy refreshment breaks with coffee and snacks, plus a complimentary lunch following every session.

This Leadership Under Attack Training Course welcomes professionals from all walks of corporate life — whether you're a seasoned manager, an emerging team leader, a subject-matter specialist, or simply someone driven to grow in their field. If you're serious about advancing your career and deepening your expertise, this course was built with you in mind.

Absolutely. Every participant who successfully completes the Leadership Under Attack Training Course earns an COPEX Certificate of Completion — a recognised mark of professional achievement. Depending on the specific course, it may also qualify for Training credits, which will be clearly noted in the course details.

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