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Dealing Successfully with the Press in Maritime Emergencies

Dealing Successfully with the Press in Maritime Emergencies

Management of Risks and Emergencies

This module provides an introduction to the goal-oriented dealings with the press during maritime emergencies.

Self-confidence in communicating with representatives of the media will be acquired through the use of role plays. Methods will be shown how to train one's own behaviour in order to show confidence. The module is conducted in cooperation with Kortmann and Schäfer Training, experts in crisis management.


Course objective


Proficiency in crisis management.


Emphasis

  • Definition and functions of public relations (PR)
  • Fundamental managerial goals (to become known, positive image, trust, motivation, etc.)
  • Press releases/self-management
  • Overview of the forms of communicating with the press (the four PR models)
  • The PR planning process (1. situation analysis, 2. concept development, 3. implementation of the concept, 4. evaluation of results)
  • Mental training - performance in a nutshell
  • Crisis PR: handling a crisis adequately
  • Contents of press releases
  • The interview - preparation is everything
Certificate: GL Academy Certificate
Methods: Presentation, case studies, group work, role plays, practical training
Target groups: Shipping Companies: Vice presidents, technical directors (CTO), managing directors (CEO), superintendents, fleet managers, chief operating officers (COO), CSO, designated persons, nautical officers, engineers, SSO
Requirements: Basic knowledge of contingency planning in shipping
Duration: 2 days
Category: Advanced
Further recommendations: Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management

Available Course dates

Subject Date & Location Price Language
Dealing Successfully with the Press in Maritime Emergencies 26 October 2010 - 27 October 2010
Hamburg
880,00 € English

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