Crisis Management SME Kit - 7 Tools to Stay Standing When Hard Times Hit

Express Crisis Management Plan (1 page)→ Template listing key roles, emergency contacts, and priority actions.

“First 48 Hours” Checklist→ Concrete steps to follow when a crisis hits (safety, communication, prioritization).

Simplified Risk Matrix→ Table mapping probability vs. severity to identify critical risks.

SMER Sheet→ Template (Situation, Mission, Execution, Readjustment) for effective team task communication during a crisis.

Crisis Logbook→ Table format to record decisions, actions, and follow-up during the crisis.

Post-Crisis Analysis Grid→ Template to draw lessons after a crisis (what worked, what must improve).

Incident Management Procedure→ Step-by-step model for handling technical, financial, or human incidents.