About this course

Are you prepared to lead when disaster strikes? How do you respond as a leader during extraordinary crises? How do you make decisions with limited information and wide- ranging consequences? This course is focused on teaching you some of the skills it takes to respond to unusual emergencies and disasters. Together we explore cases and locations that have called for extraordinary leadership and management during unusual times. We learn about cultural and national differences and take inspiration for our own practice of leadership. The course is hands-on and interactive therefore, you are expected to contribute to a highly engaged learning experience and embody mature and responsible behavior.

Syllabus

Spring 2026

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Course note

This course is paused for the fall 2026 semester.

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