Leading Through Upset Conditions and Emergencies

0.18 Hrs
SKU: JCOM-40294

When conditions change fast, a crew looks to its leader for calm, clear direction. This course prepares Frontline Leaders to respond effectively during upset conditions and emergencies, from recognizing early warning signs to establishing control, communicating clearly, and making sound decisions with incomplete information. Learners will explore common leadership traps that delay an effective response, learn how to set priorities and assign responsibilities under pressure, and apply lessons learned after an event. The course reinforces a clear priority order: protect people, control hazards, stabilize the process, and restore production. By the end, leaders will be ready to guide their teams toward safe, controlled outcomes, even when the pressure is on.

Leading Through Upset Conditions and Emergencies

Course Details

Learning Objectives

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

  • Recognize changing conditions, assess the risks they create, and avoid common leadership traps that delay an effective response
  • Set clear priorities, assign responsibilities, and establish control of the situation
  • Communicate clear direction to the crew, make decisions with incomplete information, and maintain accountability throughout the response
  • Guide the team toward a safe, controlled outcome by applying lessons learned from each event

Specs

Course Level
Intermediate
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Author | Joelle Scheldorf

Joelle is a Chemical Engineer with a BS from the University of Washington and an MS from the University of Idaho. She worked as a Process Engineer at an integrated pulp and paper mill, an Instructor at the University of Washington, and a WinGEMS Simulation Software Engineer and Trainer before joining Convergence Training in 2006.

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