Week 6 · Adaptive Planning Program

29. Crisis Response and Adaptive Planning

30 min

By the end you'll be able to

Anticipate common implementation disruptions
Develop contingency plans for critical risks
Pivot program plans while preserving core objectives

In the real world, plans often fail due to budget cuts, partner withdrawals, or unexpected challenges. This lesson addresses disruption response, teaching teams how to pivot their plans quickly without abandoning their core mission.

We focus on building resilience and adaptive capacity, ensuring your program can survive the inevitable shocks of the implementation landscape.

Practice quiz

Question 1
According to the lesson, what is the goal when a plan is disrupted by budget cuts or partner withdrawals?
- Cancel the program immediately
- Pivot quickly without abandoning the core mission
- Wait for conditions to fully return to normal before acting
- Replace all staff before continuing
Question 2
What capacity does the lesson say programs need to survive ‘inevitable shocks’ in the implementation landscape?
- Marketing capacity
- Adaptive capacity and resilience
- Surplus inventory
- Legal indemnification
Reflection 3
If your largest community partner suddenly withdrew mid-program, what is the first question you should ask yourself, based on this lesson?

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