Crisis Leadership & Incident Response

Crisis Leadership & Incident Response

Stay calm under pressure, lead during incidents, and keep your team aligned and focused.

Handling an Unexpected Alert or Page

Practice effective communication during an unexpected alert or system page, ensuring clarity and calm under pressure.

5–10 min

Communicating Effectively During a Service Outage

Learn to communicate clearly and effectively during a service outage to keep users and stakeholders informed and maintain trust.

5–10 min

Delegating Roles During an Active Incident

Practice effective role delegation and clear communication during an active incident.

5–10 min

Leading Through a Minor Production Glitch

Practice keeping your team calm and focused while navigating a minor production issue with clear communication and action plans.

5–10 min

Leading a Multi-Day Incident Response with External Dependencies

Navigate a complex multi-day incident response involving external partners and manage communication effectively.

15–20 min

Leading an Incident Call with Multiple Suspected Root Causes

Practice managing a high-pressure incident call with multiple potential root causes and coordinate an effective response.

10–15 min

Crisis Leadership & Incident Response: Roll Back or Fix Forward?

Practice making critical decisions during an incident with incomplete information.

10–15 min

Managing Stakeholder Updates During an Ongoing Issue

Learn to communicate effectively with stakeholders during a critical incident, balancing transparency and reassurance.

10–15 min

Navigating Team Blame During a Crisis

Practice leading an engineering team through a high-pressure situation while managing blame and maintaining focus on resolution.

5–10 min

Post-Incident Review: Addressing Systemic Issues

Facilitate a post-incident review to identify systemic issues and collaboratively develop solutions to prevent future incidents.

10–15 min