2011 AUSA Conference
Pre-conference Workshop: Managing the crisis and the critical first 72 hours
The cost of this workshop is $195. Please register via the registration page. There are limited places, so please book early!
About the workshop
There has been a catastrophic incident; people were hurt and a lot of property was damaged. The University responded well. Working closely with emergency services, you contained the situation and evacuated the injured. As the dust settles you turn your mind to recovery...
What do you do first?
The interactive workshop will explore the crucial early stages of recovery from a catastrophic incident. Participants will immerse themselves in a scenario and work with others to resolve the situation. Throughout the session they will hear expert advice from workshop panel members on developing business resilience, risk management, crisis communication, social media, media management and the importance of leadership, organisational culture and communication. The workshop will also allow participants to discuss these issues with an expert panel.
Rowland presenters
Al Armstrong
Al is the General Manager of Risk Services. He has a strong background in strategic and operational planning and management, leadership, training, facilitation and project management in both the public and private sectors.
Matthew Murphy
Matt is a Director in the Risk Services team and has a strong background in risk management and project management as a result of more than 12 years experience in Defence and Queensland Government.
Dr Elizabeth Dougall
A strategy and research specialist, Dr Elizabeth Dougall has 25 years experience working with private and public sector organisations on complex organisational challenges. Elizabeth spent seven years in the US as a Consultant and Associate Professor tenured at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Elizabeth is a Rowland Executive General Manager.
Rob Lovegrove
Rob is General Manager of Rowland’s Creative team and has more than 11 years experience in the marketing communication industry.
John Rochester
John Rochester is a General Manager in Rowland’s Public Affairs. He has over 15 years experience in all aspects of communication encompassing government relations, media relations, journalism and issues management.
About Rowland
Rowland is Australia’s leading independent communication consultancy partnering with their clients to protect and enhance reputations, manage risk and develop strong and enduring relationships with key stakeholders. Rowland’s specialist Risk Services practice brings together consultants with communication, government, commercial and military experience. Through this expertise, they offer a market-leading range of services to prepare for and recover from a crisis and address action in relation to leadership, operations, resources, systems and communication.