Poised and Prepared: Executive Crisis Simulation Workshop
January 21, 2026 | Raleigh, North Carolina
 
Lead with clarity. Communicate with confidence. Protect what matters most.
 
This is a  full day, in person crisis simulation workshop designed for executives and public facing leaders who must respond decisively when the unexpected becomes public.
 
Facilitated by
Shannon Stewart George: Founder and CEO, PRiSM PR FIRM, Crisis Management and Reputation Strategy
Tawana Johnson: Partner, Lewis Brisbois, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Breach Response
Dr. Katherine Spradley: CEO, K. Cradley Company, International Brand and Marketing Strategy
 
What This Workshop Really Is...
This is not a panel. It is not a webinar. It is not passive note-taking.
 
It is an immersive leadership experience that places you inside realistic, fast-moving crisis environments and requires you to lead in real time with  two scenario-based simulations that unfold like a live news cycle. Each simulation is tailored to your industry so you can practice the challenges most relevant to your sector.
 
People and Public Crisis: Manage the emotional, reputational, and community-centered fallout of a public incident. Practice delivering steady messaging, making time-sensitive decisions, and leading when every word is under scrutiny.
Data and Cybersecurity Breach: Navigate the communication and operational demands of a digital compromise. Learn how to address stakeholders, protect credibility, and maintain responsible transparency while the incident evolves in real time.
 
Every moment is designed to build the instincts leaders rely on when a real crisis becomes public.
 
Throughout the day, you will engage with a press corps that expects confident, accurate, and composed responses. You will be pushed to clarify your message, steady your tone, and lead through uncertainty.
 
Leaders leave with:
• Two fully developed crisis response plans
• A tested communication framework for high-pressure scenarios
• Experience answering press corps questions in real time
• Clearer, calmer, and more confident messaging
• A personalized executive presence strategy
• Practical skills that translate into interviews, all-hands meetings, board updates, and public statements
• CEU documentation for professional development requirements