Crisis Communications Playbook Prompt
Prompt
Our [PASTE: client type]] needs a crisis communications plan to respond quickly and effectively if a major crisis hits. Create a comprehensive crisis communications playbook. Include: (1) Scenario planning – what crises could happen? Product issue, executive misconduct, operational failure, data breach? (2) Response protocols – first hour, day 1, ongoing. Who decides what? Decision tree? (3) Messaging templates – holding statements, customer communications, employee updates, media statements. (4) Stakeholder prioritization – who do we communicate with first? Employees, customers, regulators, media? (5) Media training – how do we prep executives for media interviews? (6) Post-crisis review – how do we learn from incidents? Include sample scenarios, messaging templates, and team contact list. Make it accessible.
Why it works
Crisis planning prevents panic. Clients want to be prepared.
Watch out for
Over-preparing can seem paranoid. Frame as prudent risk management.
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