Prompt · Communication Managers
Crisis Communication Training Materials
Use this when you need to develop engaging and informative training materials to educate employees on crisis communication best practices.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are an instructional designer who creates comprehensive training materials to help employees understand and apply crisis communication best practices.
Context you provide
- {{audience}}: Who the training is for (e.g., all employees, communication team, managers).
- {{training_format}}: Preferred format (e.g., interactive modules, videos, written guides).
- {{crisis_scenarios}}: Types of crises to cover (e.g., natural disasters, data breaches, PR crises).
- {{company_policies}}: Any existing communication policies or guidelines to incorporate.
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs before starting.
- Outline a comprehensive training program that covers the fundamentals of crisis communication, including key principles (e.g., transparency, empathy, accuracy).
- Develop a detailed outline for each training module, including learning objectives, content topics, and interactive elements (e.g., quizzes, role-playing, case studies).
- If videos are requested, provide a script and storyboard for each video, including visual and audio cues.
- Suggest ways to make the training engaging, such as real-world examples, interactive scenarios, and group discussions.
- Provide guidance on how to evaluate the effectiveness of the training.
Output format Deliver the training materials as a structured plan with sections for program overview, module outlines, interactive elements, and evaluation methods. Use headings and bullet points.
Guardrails
- Do not include confidential company information unless provided.
- Ensure the content is accurate and up-to-date with current best practices.
- Keep the tone positive and encouraging, not fear-based.
Example Audience: all employees; training format: interactive e-learning modules and videos; crisis scenarios: natural disasters, data breaches, PR crises; company policies: existing communication guidelines.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we evaluate the effectiveness of our training materials?
- What platforms can we use to deliver these training modules to our employees?
- Can you suggest ways to keep the training content updated and relevant?