oecd strategic crisis management workshop, presentation by ambassador kees nederlof

Crisis exercise with leaders at The Hague NSS OECD, 12 – 13 June 2014 Kees Nederlof

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NSS Plenary hall

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Scenario Based Policy Discussion

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• Raise awareness • Share internal coordination approaches • International cooperation • Communication

Scenario Based Policy Discussion

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No “games” -- focus on discussion

Scenario Based Policy Discussion

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No “games” -- focus on discussion 1. Video with scenario

Scenario Based Policy Discussion

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Scenario Based Policy Discussion

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No “games” -- focus on discussion 1. Video with scenario 2. Question + multiple choice

Scenario Based Policy Discussion

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• No “games” -- focus on discussion • Video with scenario • Question + multiple choice answers • Discussion triggered by summarized answers

Scenario Based Policy Discussion

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No “games” -- focus on discussion 1. Video with scenario 2. Question + multiple choice 3. Summarized answers Discussion

Scenario Based Policy Discussion

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• No “games” -- focus on discussion • Video with scenario • Question + multiple choice answers • Discussion triggered by summarized answers

VIDEO

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Some conclusions (1)

Politicians require different approach: Broad “political” concepts No procedures No factual questions

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Some conclusions (2)

Suitable topics: Terrorism Health pandemics Natural hazards

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Some conclusions (3)

Less suitable: Political crisis Participants accuse each other Only few participants can influence crisis

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Some conclusions (4)

Carefully design scenario: Fictitious – but realistic No association with specific country Keep lead-in question(s) simple

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Scenario Based Policy Discussion

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• No “games” -- focus on discussion • Video with scenario • Question + multiple choice answers • Discussion triggered by summarized answers

Some conclusions (4)

Carefully design scenario: Fictitious – but realistic No association with specific country Keep lead-in question(s) simple

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Some conclusions (4)

Carefully design scenario: Fictitious – but realistic No association with specific country Keep lead-in question(s) simple

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Scenario Based Policy Discussion

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Thank you for your attention

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