Initial Crisis Response:
A Crisis Leadership Toolkit

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, institutions are increasingly vulnerable to a wide range of crises. Effective crisis response is essential to safeguard the institution’s integrity, continuity, and reputation. This toolkit is designed to support higher education leaders in the initial stages of crisis response.

Drawing from Crisis Leadership for Boards and Presidents by Terrence MacTaggart, this toolkit provides a structured approach to managing crises. By leveraging these insights and best practices, higher education leaders can enhance their institution’s resilience, foster a culture of preparedness, and navigate the complexities of crisis management with confidence and competence.

This toolkit is part of a series of resources to help your board and leadership anticipate crises:

• Use this toolkit to help guide your response as a crisis is unfolding.
• Equip your board to address critical situations with Preparing for Crises: A Crisis Leadership Toolkit.
• Explore the nuances of crisis leadership through Understanding Crises: A Crisis Leadership Toolkit.