What are some ways to stay organized during a critical incident?

2 Delegate and communicate

Another way to stay organized during a critical incident is to delegate and communicate with others who can help you. You don't have to do everything by yourself, especially if you are overwhelmed or exhausted. You can ask for support from your family, friends, colleagues, or professionals who can assist you with your personal or professional needs. You can also communicate clearly and regularly with your team, your supervisor, your clients, or your stakeholders to keep them informed of your progress, challenges, and expectations. Delegating and communicating helps you share the workload, avoid misunderstandings, and build trust and collaboration.

3 Focus on one thing at a time

A third way to stay organized during a critical incident is to focus on one thing at a time. This means avoiding multitasking, distractions, and interruptions that can affect your concentration and productivity. You can use techniques such as batching, blocking, or pomodoro to help you group similar tasks together, allocate specific time slots for each task, and take breaks in between. Focusing on one thing at a time helps you improve your efficiency, quality, and satisfaction.

6 Seek help if needed

A sixth way to stay organized during a critical incident is to seek help if needed. This means recognizing when you are struggling, overwhelmed, or in crisis, and reaching out to someone who can help you. You can use resources such as hotlines, counselors, coaches, or mentors to help you deal with your issues, challenges, or concerns. You can also join support groups, networks, or communities that can offer you empathy, advice, or guidance. Seeking help if needed helps you overcome your difficulties, cope with your trauma, and heal from your loss.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?