CE Case Study

Reliance Worldwide Corporation

Controlled Events supported RWC throughout the COVID 19 pandemic, delivering crisis management, government policy analysis, business continuity support and staff communications across the EMEA region.

Delivered 32 weeks of crisis management support, COVID reporting and staff alerting, helping RWC maintain effective decision making and operational continuity throughout the pandemic.

Event type and scale

Corporate crisis management and business continuity support

Location and duration

EMEA Region • 2020

Client / lead authority

RWCCrisis management support, COVID reporting, business continuity planning and staff communications

Controlled Events role

Crisis management support, COVID reporting, business continuity planning and staff communications

Context & Background

During the COVID 19 pandemic, RWC required ongoing crisis management support across the EMEA region to help interpret rapidly changing government guidance, maintain operational continuity and support key decision making.

The organisation also required reliable communication and alerting systems to keep staff informed throughout an evolving and uncertain situation.

The Challenge

RWC required support to analyse COVID 19 government updates, undertake business continuity planning, alert staff and support crisis management meetings throughout the pandemic across EMEA.

The rapidly changing nature of government restrictions and guidance created significant operational challenges, requiring accurate information, horizon scanning and continuous support for management teams.

32 Weeks of crisis management support delivered
24h Operational support availability
EMEA Regional support coverage

Our Role & Scope

  • COVID 19 government policy monitoring and analysis
  • Business continuity planning support
  • Crisis management meeting coordination
  • Staff alerting and communications
  • Horizon scanning and risk anticipation
  • ECR Manager SMS notification delivery
  • Management reporting and operational support

Approach & Solution

Controlled Events supported RWC throughout 2020 by delivering crisis management coordination and COVID planning support during the most challenging phases of the pandemic.

The team continuously monitored changing government policies and translated complex updates into clear, usable information for management teams and key decision makers.

Expert horizon scanning and operational analysis helped anticipate developing situations and enabled RWC to respond proactively as restrictions and guidance evolved.

Alongside crisis management support, Controlled Events delivered communication solutions including templates and SMS staff updates through the ECR Manager platform, helping maintain clear communication and staff engagement throughout the response period.

Delivery Highlights

  • 32 weeks of continuous crisis management support
  • COVID reporting and operational analysis
  • Government guidance interpretation and management briefings
  • Business continuity planning support
  • Staff communications and SMS alert delivery
  • 24/7 operational support during critical phases

Outcomes & Impact

RWC’s crisis management response, communications, alerting systems and operational decision making remained efficient and objective throughout the most demanding phases of the COVID 19 response.

Controlled Events provided sustained support and operational resilience during a highly uncertain period, ensuring that management teams had access to timely information, structured reporting and effective staff communication systems.

The ECR Manager platform proved particularly valuable in maintaining regular staff updates and reinforcing organisational communication across the EMEA region.