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February General Body Meeting - The Crisis Room

  • 02/26/2026
  • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • UDC School of Business & Public Administration (4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Building 38, 2nd Floor)

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Join Thursday Network for our monthly General Body Meeting, where young professionals come together to connect, learn, and engage around issues impacting our community.

When the spotlight turns on and every word matters — how will you lead?

The Crisis Room is a high-intensity leadership simulation designed as executive rehearsal for real-world pressure. This is not a speaker series. There are no slides. You are not in the audience.

You and your team will step into a realistic organizational crisis with limited information, mounting scrutiny, and decisions that must be made in real time. As new developments unfold, you’ll be responsible for stabilizing the situation, aligning internal strategy, and delivering a public response under pressure — culminating in a live press conference moderated by the Public Relations Committee.

Participants will be challenged to:

  • Think like an executive under scrutiny

  • Control the narrative as events evolve

  • Make decisions with incomplete information

  • Communicate clearly while managing risk

  • Maintain composure in the hot seat

Expect breakout war rooms, real-time scenario updates, and fast-moving decision cycles that mirror the pace of leadership in complex environments.

This experience is designed to sharpen judgment, strengthen executive presence, and build confidence in moments where leadership is tested.

You’ll leave with practical frameworks, deeper self-awareness, and a clearer understanding of how you show up when the stakes are high — not just as a participant, but as a leader.

Designed for those who want to be tested, not just inspired.

Networking and refreshments will begin at 6:45 PM, followed by the program at 7:00 PM. Afterward, join us for a post-GBM social nearby. 


Thursday Network

Greater Washington Urban League Building

2901 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
General Body Meetings occur on the 4th Thursdays of the month at 6:30p.

About Us

Founded in 1992, Thursday Network is comprised of over 200 young professionals committed to serving the Washington Metropolitan area through community programs and partnership that address the Empowerment Goals of the National Urban League. The mission of TN is to provide a forum for young adults, ages 21 – 40, to focus their energies on community service, professional development, and political involvement.

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