Sense, orient and decide
Start orienting yourself quickly in the crisis by observing, speaking to different audiences and mapping out possible trajectories.
The Crisis Handbook
A toolkit for changemakers to create positive mindset change during crises.
The Crisis Handbook is a resource to help changemakers navigate crises and harness the power they hold to shift mindsets. The Handbook is made up of a deck of cards that guides you through designing impactful interventions at the different stages of a crisis. Each card contains a how-to, tools and examples.
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The Early Phase
The crisis is just beginning: during the first hours, days and weeks people are dealing with the direct impact of the crisis or have moved into a period chracterised by heroism, kindness and compassion.
Create compelling new stories
Introduce radical new stories that help re-establish certainty, are consistent with old beliefs and can be spread quickly and widely.
Amplify community cohesion, compassion and kindness
Support the new identity, values and initiatives that emerge in the affected community during the "Honeymoon" phase of the crisis.
The Long Haul
The crisis is here to last: people begin to move into a state of disillusionment, characterised by increased polarisation and anger as they look for someone to blame.
Help shape crisis experiences
Create or shape crisis experiences so they align with the stories you are telling your audiences.
Listen, and facilitate difficult conversations
As mindsets start to settle, shift from broadcasting to conversations in order to facilitate alignment in communities.
Normalise new experiences and thoughts
Start to normalise experiences and ways of thinking so they can be adopted even after the crisis ends.
The Transition
The crisis is over: people start to return to a new normal and we see if the shifts in mindsets that happened during the crisis will prevail or disappear.
Ritualise and reinforce the change
Ritualise and reinforce the changes that you would like to survive the transition to a new normal.
Engage with emotions
Acknowledge the range of powerful emotions that people accumulated during the crisis and consider their potential consequences.
Getting Prepared
The crisis is on the horizon: in anticipation of future crises, get yourself, your organisation or your team better prepared.
Foster resilience, agility and networks
Build a culture of resilience and agility, along with a strong network of partners to prepare for the crisis ahead.
Understand the forces of disruption
Understand the five powerful psychological forces at play during crises which facilitate long-term shifts in mindsets and societies.