Breakout 1 – Expect the Unexpected: Crisis Management and Response in the VC Sector

Every organization has to be ready to deal with an unexpected crisis, but many are unprepared for the challenge. This session reviews best practices for identifying crisis-level risk exposures and for implementing effective, practical responses. The panel will focus in particular on the role of the board, management teams and advisors, communications and the delegation of responsibility, and navigating the required responses to public, consumer, investor, and regulatory demands for information.

 

Session Material:

• Understanding Companies’ Preparedness and Best Practices for Closing the Crisis Management Gap
• Three Things You Need to Know About Crisis Communications
• Stacking the deck: How to increase your odds of an effective crisis response