CRISIS & ISSUE
MANAGEMENT
The Davies GRP delivers comprehensive crisis and issue management for complex development and high-stakes initiatives with particular strengths in renewable energy, land use, natural resources and large-scale commercial and residential projects. We help clients prepare in advance, engage quickly and speak directly to the people who matter most, so they respond with clarity and confidence rather than react under pressure.
When a development becomes public and provokes fear, uncertainty or misinformation, especially in polarized communities, the Davies GRP brings clarity, control and strategic direction to protect your reputation, relationships and permission to operate.
WHEN IT'S A CRISIS
An issue escalates into a crisis when one or more of the following occurs:
Rapid, wide public attention, including viral social posts and mainstream coverage
Significant reputational risk or project-threatening headlines
Regulatory scrutiny or active investigations
Immediate operational impacts or safety concerns
High emotion and spreading misinformation across media channels
Social platforms and digital communities accelerate issues, making integrated digital listening and rapid response essential to detect sentiment shifts and stop misinformation before it becomes dominant.
In today’s environment, anyone can break the news, traditional and social media blur together, and fear and emotion drive public reaction, so speed, accuracy and emotional intelligence are non-negotiable.
CRISIS CAPABILITES
Davies GRP brings a full suite of crisis capabilities tailored for the pace, complexity and
intensity of major development and corporate challenges:
Crisis playbooks
Scenario-based decision guides and escalation triggers
Risk & severity assessment
Rapid mapping of impacts, audiences and escalation pathways
Media
Training
Coaching for CEOs and spokespeople on tough community Q&As and hearings
Stakeholder
Engagement Strategies
Targeted outreach to regulators, community leaders, elected officials, customers and employees
24/7 Media & Social
Sentiment Monitoring
Early detection of narrative shifts and misinformation
Media
Rapid Response
Coordinated traditional and social media engagement when minutes matter
These capabilities ensure your team is prepared and proactive, from early warning
through sustained response and recovery.
WHY DAVIES?
We prepare in advance, so clients respond rather than react. Our approach combines issue-management discipline with the emotional intelligence required in today’s high-stakes local controversies.
Davies GRP helps you:
Communicate with confidence, aligning spokespeople and messaging
Lead with values, protecting long-term social license and project viability
Protect and restore reputation, aligning response with strategic objectives
Rivals and
Maintain permission to operate, even under intense scrutiny
We don’t just manage headlines; we protect your ability to operate and succeed. What you say and do in a crisis can define your brand for years to come, and we ensure your actions strengthen trust rather than erode it.
Integrated with
Broader Public Affairs Expertise
Crisis and issue management at Davies GRP is part of a full public affairs practice that includes market research, holistic engagement strategies, tailored message development and precise execution to navigate controversies or build positive first impressions, especially in renewable energy, land use and natural resources.
Whether facing a viral controversy, regulatory challenge or community opposition, Davies combines strategic communications, grassroots engagement and media expertise to help clients succeed in today’s complex public landscape.
LET'S TALK
Take the Next Step Towards Managing Your Issue
Santa Barbara,CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, D.C.
Atlanta, GA
805.963.5929
