In a world of growing uncertainty – whether due to widespread power outages, increasing cyber attacks or natural disasters – professional crisis management is becoming a key factor for business success and resilience. Continis AG positions itself in this field as an experienced partner for organisations that want to systematically analyse, strengthen and further develop their crisis response capabilities at an international level. A central component of Continis AG’s current work is the comprehensive maturity analysis for crisis management based on ISO 22361. This analysis enables companies to conduct a structured self-assessment of their crisis management system – from the organisational fundamentals and strategic decision-making to crisis communication and learning from past events. The survey is conducted via a practical online questionnaire aimed specifically at specialists and managers in the DACH region. ISO 22361, established as an international standard since 2023, provides a robust framework for developing effective crisis management capabilities. The survey conducted by Continis AG – in cooperation with Verismo GmbH – is based on the central chapters of the standard: Establishing structures and capabilities (Chapter 5), Leadership in crisis situations (Chapter 6), Strategic decision-making under uncertainty (Chapter 7), Targeted crisis communication (Chapter 8) and Systematic learning from crises (Chapter 9). Participation in the maturity assessment is anonymous, free of charge and time-efficient: companies can assess their status quo in just a few minutes. They then receive an individual evaluation in the form of a dashboard that graphically displays the maturity level and highlights specific areas for improvement. As an additional incentive, Continis AG and the Risk Management and Rating Association e.V. are giving away ten specialist books on crisis management in accordance with ISO 22361. Continis AG does not view crisis management as a mere emergency exercise, but as a strategic management tool. Its services range from risk analysis and the development of tailor-made crisis and emergency plans to the implementation of stress tests and crisis simulations and the training of managers in realistic decision-making scenarios. With an interdisciplinary team of experts in risk and crisis management, communication and leadership, the company supports organisations in not only surviving crises, but emerging from them stronger. Anyone who wants to make their company future-proof against unforeseeable events will find a reliable sparring partner in Continis AG. The ongoing maturity analysis offers a sound introduction to the strategic development of your own crisis management capabilities. [www.verismo.ch]
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