A practical, hands-on session in crisis decision-making, built specifically for South Yorkshire business leaders.

Everyone thinks they’re a great decision-maker - until they’re under pressure or intense scrutiny. When the stakes are high, the clock is ticking and information is incomplete, decision-making can look very different. This masterclass explores how to maintain clarity, prioritise effectively and make robust decisions when pressure is at its highest.

Delivered by Rebecca Chapman, Director of Maple Leaf Business Consulting, the session draws on more than 30 years of operational leadership and critical decision-making experience as a former senior police commander and trained firearms and CBRN Silver Commander. Delegates will explore the psychology of decision-making under pressure before being introduced to the CLEAR Decision-Making Model, a structured framework adapted from national emergency-services practice.

The session will culminate in a live, evolving crisis scenario relevant to manufacturing and engineering, where attendees will work in small groups to apply CLEAR as new information emerges. Leave with a practical, repeatable model and take-home templates for decision recording, communication and incident logging.

Non-Member Tickets: £240.00 (+ Booking fee)

Members of The Company: Free*

*Please note, Freeman, Associate Freeman and Friend tickets are available to book via LMS.

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About Rebecca Chapman: Rebecca Chapman is the founder and Director of Maple Leaf Business Consulting. She spent over 30 years leading operational decision-making within policing, rising to Superintendent and trained Firearms and CBRN Silver Commander , the officer responsible for tactical command of major and critical incidents, including simulated terrorist attacks and live cyber threats. She is a multi-agency (JESIP) accredited trainer across police, fire and ambulance services, and later founded and grew the North east Business Resilience Centre. As an award-winning Chief Executive Officer of the first Home Office cyber crime prevention company in England and Wales. Rebecca holds an LLB, a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors and is a chartered information security manager (CISM). She founded MLBC to bring the same rigour, clarity and speed used in national emergency command to business leaders facing their own high-pressure decisions.

About The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire: The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire was established in 1624 and, for over 400 years, has played an important role in Sheffield and South Yorkshire's manufacturing heritage. Today, the Company continues to champion the city and region’s manufacturing industries, supporting high standards, innovation and the reputation of South Yorkshire around the world. The Company is based at Cutlers’ Hall, one of Sheffield’s most prestigious venues for conferences, meetings, weddings and private events.

Accessibility: Cutlers' Hall is fully accessible, with step-free access, a wheelchair access ramp, and an accessible lift, ensuring all visitors can enjoy the venue comfortably.

Directions: For information on how to find Cutlers' Hall, including travel options, parking and public transport links, please click here (https://www.cutlers-hallamshire.org.uk/cutlers-hall/directions/).

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