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CPD

The first hour: leading through a crisis

Step into a live crisis simulation and explore the leadership decisions that shape organisational resilience.

Speaker(s)
Scott Campbell
Date
5:30pm — 7:30pm, 5 August 2026
Venue
Strategicly
Location
Level 2, 14 Hamilton Street, Tauranga
Price members
$30.00 incl GST
Price non-members
$45.00 incl GST

Overview

Would you know what to do in the first hour of a crisis?

Whether it is a cyber incident, a health and safety event, or a reputational issue unfolding in real time, the decisions made in the first critical moments can have lasting consequences for an organisation.

Join us for an engaging and interactive evening that combines a live crisis simulation with a candid conversation on leadership under pressure.

Delegates will take part in an immersive NXUS crisis simulation, where they will be challenged to respond to a fast-moving scenario and navigate the governance and leadership issues that emerge. The exercise is designed to test decision-making, communication and oversight in a realistic crisis environment.

Following the simulation, Scott Campbell, founder of NXUS and Managing Director of SC Consulting, will share insights from his extensive experience supporting organisations through complex crises. In a fireside discussion, he will explore common pitfalls, lessons learned and the leadership behaviours that help organisations respond effectively when it matters most.

This is more than a presentation. It is a practical experience designed to strengthen your understanding of crisis leadership and governance.

Scott Campbell

MInstD

Scott Campbell is an experienced advisor, facilitator and speaker with over 20 years supporting senior leaders and boards through complex, high-stakes environments. His work spans crisis management, reputation and risk, organisational strategy, and leadership under pressure. Scott draws on his own governance experience as the current Chair of Huakiwi and former board member of the Port of Tauranga. Scott is also the founder of NXUS - The War Room Experience, the crisis simulation platform at the heart of this event.

Scott holds an Executive MBA from Massey University and is currently a Doctoral candidate at the University of Otago researching leadership and decision-making under pressure, bringing both academic rigour and two decades of practical experience to his work with boards and senior leaders across New Zealand.

 

Additional information

Should you have any dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.

By registering for this event you are confirming that you agree to adhere to our event terms and conditions.

Branch event cancellation policy

Regrettably, registration fees cannot be refunded when cancellations are received within two working days prior to any branch event.  See our standard terms and conditions for more information.

Contact

Megan Beveridge
Waikato and Bay of Plenty Branch Manager

+64 21 358 772
megan.beveridge@iod.org.nz

Our sponsors

The Bay of Plenty branch acknowledges the generous support of

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Book this event

  • Tauranga

    date
    5 Aug 2026

    Members — $30.00

    Non-members — $45.00