How not to deal with crises
How not to deal with crises Rodney Coates The Public Institutions across the State are dealing with various sets of crises. These crises - stemming from the housing meltdown, national and global recession, and the dismal State budget shortfall – will require a tremendously adroit, creative, and mature response. There are multiple strategies for dealing with crises. One may choose to gather data, discern the nature of the crises, and explore how others have or are dealing with the crisis. Others may choose to think outside the box, investigate new avenues, and chart alternative courses. Regardless of which approach is ultimately decided, clearly choices must be made and change must be accomplished. Failure to decide or the failure to identify effective change strategies increases the likelihood that the entity, institution, or organization will not survive...