STRACON — Crisis Strategic Planning

PLANNING OVERVIEW

Your crisis management strategic plan at a glance. Navigate sections above to build your response framework.

PLAN COMPLETION0%

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Define the crisis clearly and concisely. Identify what is wrong, who is affected, and why it matters.

Crisis / Incident Title

Incident Classification

Date / Time Identified

Problem Statement

2–4 sentences. Include: what happened, when identified, scope of impact, and urgency.

Key Assumptions

Assumptions underpinning your analysis (one per line).

CURRENT STATE

An honest assessment of the situation right now — ground truth before strategy.

Situation Summary (SITREP)

What is happening on the ground right now?

Strengths / Assets Available

Weaknesses / Gaps

Key Risks (if inaction)

Key Opportunities

DESIRED END STATE

The conditions that must exist for the crisis to be considered resolved.

End State Statement

Write in present-tense future terms ("The organisation has restored…").

Target Timeline

Measure of Effectiveness

Success Indicators

MISSION

A concise, unambiguous statement of the task. Action-oriented and understandable by everyone in the response.

Mission Statement

Format: [Who] will [action] in order to [purpose] by [when]. Max 1–2 sentences.

Commander's Intent

What must be achieved even if the plan changes? What is non-negotiable?

HIGHER ORGANISATIONAL INTENT

The strategic context — how this response aligns with broader organisational goals and obligations.

Organisational Strategic Objectives

Internal Stakeholders

External Stakeholders

Regulatory / Legal Constraints

WORKSTREAMS

Parallel lines of effort. Each has a clear owner, objective, and scope of activity.

PRIORITIES

Ranked priorities guiding decisions when resources are scarce or time is short.

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS

Specific tasks for the next 24–72 hours. Every action needs an owner and deadline.

⚙ Daily Operations

SITUATION REPORTS

Generate and download formal Situation Reports (SitReps). Up to 3 may be issued per day. Each SitRep captures the recognised current situation, key issues, and actions at the time of issue.

SITREPS ISSUED TODAY 0 / 3

NEW SITREP

SitRep Number

Issued By

Recognised Current Situation

Describe the situation as it stands right now — factual, concise, shared understanding of ground truth.

Key Issues

Critical problems, blockers, or decision points that require attention or escalation.

Actions

Actions taken, in progress, or required. Include owner and timing where possible.

Generating PowerPoint