Page 11 Participants on Day 2 of the workshop. “Leading in times of crisis requires resilience, decisiveness, and compassion. As we structure operations, it is vital to foster a culture of leadership at all levels. This means empowering the staff with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions and act swiftly in the face of adversity. Important considerations for our team include maintaining open communication channels, prioritising mental health and well-being, and ensuring that our actions are always guided by empathy and a deep understanding of the needs of those we serve. Together, we can build a resilient and responsive social welfare system that stands as a pillar of support for the Barbados community and will of course share lessons of experience across the region.” CARICAD’s Disaster Management expert, Franklyn Michael addressed a number of key points, which included: • Describing and clarifying concepts relating to hazards, threats, crises, emergencies, disasters and Response • Introducing and discussing the CARICAD Framework for leading/managing/working in crises • Sharing information about effective Leadership, Management and Teamwork applicable to crises/ disasters • Providing opportunities for exchanging perspectives and clarifying interpretations for working in crises Mr. Michael paid particular attention to leading, managing and working in crises: • Before • During • After • Continues on next page
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