✨A powerful impetus to kick off our CIDR Symposium 2025

🔥David von der Lieth, Director of Fire, Rescue and Civil Protection Services for the state capital of Düsseldorf, impressively demonstrated in his keynote speech that reliability and trust are key success factors in crisis management. These are not just organisational details, but the basis for measures to be accepted and effective in crises.

Key points of his keynote speech:
➡️ Reliable institutions create orientation and stability.
➡️ Continuity of responsibility strengthens the ability to act.
➡️ Credibility comes from transparency and clear communication.
➡️ Legal compliance is a prerequisite for trust in decisions.
➡️ Objectives must be responsible – with as few restrictions as possible and in line with social values.

🎯His conclusion: Crisis management is not just a question of technology or organisation, but also a question of relationships between organisations, authorities and the population. Trust is not a ‘nice to have’, but a central component of operational reality.

Many thanks to David von der Lieth for this valuable contribution and the clear insights.