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Leadership Under Attack

Escalating Crisis & Reputation Challenges

Why Choose Leadership Under Attack Training Course?

Growing levels of scrutiny on leaders, both from outside their organizations and within, have made leadership more challenging than ever. This new and dynamic AZTech 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.

This Leadership Under Attack training course will feature:

  • The many qualities of today’s Crisis leader and that teams must master
  • How to implement an effective reputation management strategy
  • Ten ways for Leaders to deal with an angry public
  • The key recommendations for the next generation of Leaders
  • Fourteen characteristics of an effective Crisis Leader
  • Twelve aspirations for mastering new Leadership Challenges

What are the Goals?

By the end of This Leadership Under Attack training course, participants will be able to:

  • 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

The Course Content

  • How to prepare for something that you do not know is going to happen?
  • Alternative facts and fake news implications
  • Consider the difference between Crisis Management & Issues Management
  • How to survive the attack - What type of response is required?
  • The demands of Social Media on the Organization
  • Recent Case Studies
  • Rapid Team building when the problem arrives
  • Ultimate goal of the team, is situation awareness
  • Leadership delegation to the Team
  • 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 know if a mistake has been made?
  • How to explain your actions and make amends?
  • Have you caused harm with a deviation from corporate policies?
  • How to avoid battles - Ten ways to avoid conflict
  • In a Crisis situation does personality “Trump” planning
  • Listen and Learn, and Learn to Look and Listen more
  • Decision making psychology as an individual and collectively
  • Fighting for and controlling crisis information with Courage and Determination
  • Nine habits that lead to terrible decisions
  • Controlling and delivering on perceptions
  • Examination of Leadership applications in Past Crises: Successes & Failures
  • How to run a difficult Press Conference
  • Essential guidelines and checklists for TV Interviews
  • Implementing a Reputation Management Strategy
  • Case Studies - Those who survived, how did they achieve that?
  • Crisis Communications Exercise – Press conference to a given scenario

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course

How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career

At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.

Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.

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Frequently Asked Questions

AZTech Saudi offers a wide range of internationally benchmarked training courses across various disciplines including leadership, finance, engineering, project management, HR, and more. All courses are designed to meet the professional development needs of individuals and organizations in Saudi Arabia.

Our training courses are conducted in major cities across the Kingdom, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Al Khobar. We partner with top-tier venues to provide an optimal learning environment that combines comfort, convenience, and professionalism.

Yes, AZTech Saudi collaborates with globally recognized professional bodies to offer accredited training courses. Participants receive certificates that reflect international standards and support their career growth and industry credibility.

Absolutely. We work closely with Saudi-based organizations to develop tailored in-house training solutions that address specific business needs, departmental goals, and workforce development strategies—delivered onsite or at a preferred location

You can easily register through our website (aztech.sa) by selecting your preferred course and completing the online registration form. Our support team is also available to assist you with registration, invoicing, and any additional information you may require.

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