01 SPMA 1P92 Week 05 W2025 Crisis Management Brightspace (1)

Crisis vs. Issue

A crisis can stop or hinder operations and involves multiple stakeholders, while an issue is less severe and involves middle management.

Crisis Indicators

Crisis indicators include injury, illness, death, and require an immediate response from top management.

Causes of Crises

Causes of crises can be internal shortcomings, external factors, or handling of a crisis.

Types of Crises

Sudden crises (like COVID-19) are abrupt, while smoldering crises (like sexual abuse scandals) develop over time.

Phases of a Crisis

Includes signal detection, preparation and prevention, containment and damage control, and recovery.

Macro Perspective in Sports

Examines the organization as a whole, including its mission, vision, and values.

Sport Governance Definition

The exercise of power and authority in sports organizations, including policy making for mission, membership, and regulatory power.

Balancing Act in Sport Governance

The need to navigate between doing things right and doing the right thing amid divergent interests.

Importance of Training in Crisis Management

Training and simulations are integral to prepare for potential crises.