ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Crisis Management Initiative

A crisis management initiative is like when mommy and daddy have a plan in case something bad happens. Just like we have a plan in case of a fire or an earthquake, companies and organizations have a plan for when something bad happens, like a big mistake or a problem that could make people very sad or angry.

The goal of a crisis management initiative is to control the bad thing as much as possible and make sure everyone involved knows what to do. Just like we practice fire drills at school so we know what to do if there is a fire, companies practice their crisis management plan so they know what to do if there is a problem.

Usually, the person in charge of the company or organization will put a team together to handle any crisis. This team will have a leader who will make sure everyone is doing what they are supposed to do, and they will all work together to solve the problem as quickly and as safely as possible.

The crisis management team will communicate with everyone who might be affected by the problem, like customers or people who work for the company, and explain what is happening and what the company is doing to fix things. They will also work to make things better in the future so the same problem doesn't happen again.