Crisis Leadership: A Conceptual Approach for Key Competencies and Recommendations

Abstract

Divya Upadhyay

The report catered to the evolution, importance, and contemporary knowledge of crisis leadership. Crisis leadership is known as a multifaceted and demanding discipline. Effective crisis leadership depends on several key competencies. This article discusses the key competencies of crisis leadership, for instance, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, adaptability, and clear communication. This article also highlights the theoretical underpinnings of four different crisis leadership theories that help in effectively combating the challenges faced within an organization during a crisis period and navigating them through the crisis. Further, this article throws light on the Role of Charismatic Leadership in Crisis: The Charismatic Leadership Theory states that charming leaders have novel characteristics that rouse and spur their followers. In crisis circumstances, these magnetic characteristics become especially articulated and fundamental. After synthesizing the findings on the evolution of the key competencies of crisis leadership and the role of charismatic leaders during the time of crisis-situation, multiple critical recommendations for actions that crisis leadership have been recommended for the betterment of the leaders and organizations.

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