Our lecture series on “Antwerp Crisis Conversations” explores and addresses the challenges we face in an era where organizations' environments are marked by increasingly complex crises, transcending traditional borders and sectors. The intricate nature of contemporary crises requires collaborations beyond conventional crisis management; they demand adaptive governance within and between organizations to deal with crises as unfolding emergent processes rather than effectively responding to and absorbing shocks in extreme situations.

April 22, 2025 |Plan vs. Reality: A Reflection on Fundamental Crisis Principles

Time: 16:00 - 18:00

Location: Antwerp Management School
                Boogkeers 5, 2000 Antwerp

This event offers a unique opportunity to engage in inspiring discussions on crisis management and governance, exploring key insights and strategies essential for today’s organizations.

Plan vs. Reality: A Reflection on Fundamental Crisis Principles

Preparation often proves insufficient when managing a prolonged crisis. In such situations, we tend to fall back on fundamental principles that consistently hold true. In this edition of “Antwerp Crisis Conversations,” Raf Hendrickx, Communication Director at SCK CEN, will share his insights into a set of practical principles for crisis management and communication. We will explore the logical and scientific foundations of these principles. Expect an interactive, insightful, and highly practical discussion on crisis management and communication


Previous Editions

This past year, we held two Antwerp Crisis Conversations. Check them out!