crisis management

noun

1. the techniques used, as by an employer or government, to avert or deal with strikes, riots, violence, or other crisis situations.

Other Word Forms

• crisis manager noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of crisis management¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Still, it’s frustrating that the doc doesn’t prod Deen more, which would allow more opportunities to explain why she didn’t speak up for herself during the deposition and disagreements with her crisis management team.

From Salon

Deen hired a crisis management team to handle her apology tour, and the last stop was a segment on “Today,” where Deen never stood a chance.

From Salon

A Reddit thread called it “the most genius pivot in corporate crisis management,” while marketing X users praised the brand’s ability to turn scandal into spectacle.

From Salon

He told the BBC he was satisfied with the crisis management procedures that were in place and went into action while he was sleeping.

From BBC

The committee accuses the government of focusing on "crisis management" and "fire-fighting" with Iran, as well as on its nuclear programme, at the expense of other threats.

From BBC