Company Research Report: Crisis Shield

Company Overview

Name

Crisis Shield

Mission of the Company

Provide professional, timely, and effective crisis management services to practitioners and organisations of all kinds.

Founded

Year: 2010

Founder: Allan Briggs

Key People

Chief Executive Officer: Allan Briggs

Chief Operating Officer: Andy McQuestin

Crisis Management & Recall Consultant: Cristina Lesseur

UK Program Delivery Lead: Martin Hannigan

Program Coordinator: Saskia Clapton

Research & Development Adviser: Louise West

Media Consultant: Lloyd Young

Photographer: Jesse Spezza

Media Consultant: Gwyn Morris

Headquarters

Level 13, 530 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Number of Employees

No information is available

Revenue

No information is available

Company Specialization

Crisis Shield is Australia’s leading crisis management company specializing in strategic response to incidents. The services range from assessments, critical incident management plans, training, and unparalleled practical exercises.

What Are They Known For?

Crisis Shield is known for supporting organizations and individuals to achieve their best in crisis management and communications. The company follows a unique 5-Step Methodology to prepare clients to manage crises effectively.

Products and Services

Product Offerings

Crisis Shield offers various services under crisis management and communications:

1. Crisis Management and Communication Plans:

Description: Development or renovation of bespoke crisis management plans and systems.

Key Features: Online cloud collaboration for Crisis Management Teams in line with industry best practices.

2. Crisis Management Team Training:

Description: Bespoke training workshop based on international best practices.

Key Features: Upskill and empower Crisis Management Teams.

3. Crisis Media Training:

Description: Training for interacting with the media in a crisis.

Key Features: Practical tips and skills put to the test in a dedicated workshop.

4. Crisis Simulation Exercises:

Description: Realistic and practical crisis simulation exercises.

Key Features: Testing and preparation for a wide range of incidents.

5. Situational Awareness Training:

Description: Training to recognize and respond to real threats and emergencies.

6. On-Call Crisis Support:

Description: Mobilizes a team of crisis experts for immediate support.

7. Free Online Crisis-Fit Test:

Description: Quick assessment to gauge an organization's crisis preparedness.

8. Crisis Assessment:

Description: Evaluation of organizational preparedness against international standards with recommendations for improvement.

High-Level Description and Key Features

All services bring the benefit of over 50 years of combined experience in crisis management and communications. They are crafted to be practical, sustainable, measurable, and robust following recognized global standards and best practices.

Recent Developments

Recent Developments in the Company

Quality Policy Update: Annual review of the Quality Policy to ensure relevance and appropriateness. The most recent affirmation by Allan Briggs, CEO, was on 24 November 2022.