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Crisis Response Team Architecture

Who communicates what to whom. Before it matters.

Map your crisis response team across three tiers. Assign communication responsibilities by stakeholder type. Define which channels are used for which audiences. Update contact information quarterly.

Tier 1: First Line

Primary decision makers and responders
Role Name Function Phone Crisis Responsibility

Tier 2: Day-to-Day Operations

Supporting functions and backup roles
Role Name Function Phone Crisis Responsibility

Tier 3: Communication Tasks

Specific communication responsibilities and ownership
Task Assigned Role Backup Contact
Crisis Messaging
Internal FAQs
External FAQs
Social Media Response
Media Communications
Board Communications
Employee Communications
Vendor Communications

Channel Routing

Communication channels by stakeholder group
Stakeholder Group Primary Channel Secondary Channel Responsible Role
Crisis Response Team Architecture by Angie Bailey // angieqbailey.com