Monthly Archives: May 2020

Managing the aftermath

Posted on May 29, 2020 by amandacomms1

When a pebble falls into a lake you can see the impact and the ripples that grow weaker the further out you look. It is this image that simply explains one of the most important elements of crisis communication. Consequence … Continue reading →

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The real me

Posted on May 27, 2020 by amandacomms1

If you are doing things your way then you will feel out of place but that doesn’t mean that you are not worthy or you are doing something wrong. You are simply doing things your own way and that is important. Continue reading →

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Crisis after crisis

Posted on May 19, 2020 by amandacomms1

You might think that having one crisis to deal with is enough, but life doesn’t always work that way. As everyone is struggling to deal with the Covid-19 crisis and all the turmoil it has created life is still going … Continue reading →

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When it’s not ok

Posted on May 16, 2020 by amandacomms1

There are times when you just want to close the curtains and curl up shutting the whole world out. Tomorrow is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week and now more than ever we need to recognise when help is … Continue reading →

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Remember the basics

Posted on May 15, 2020 by amandacomms1

Another meeting on MS Teams or Zoom? We have all gone hi-tech now since lockdown has enforced home working on people. The impact of Covid-19 has meant we now need to keep our distance from others and inevitably it drives … Continue reading →

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Living with a crisis

Posted on May 13, 2020 by amandacomms1

For many people today marks a change in the crisis that we have all being living through. Some are able to return to work for the first time, some are making the most of the outdoor activities that they can … Continue reading →

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Mixed messages

Posted on May 10, 2020 by amandacomms1

After almost eight weeks of the ‘stay home, protect the NHS, save lives’ it appears we now know what the latest slogan is going to be. ‘Stay alert, control the virus, save lives’ is widely being reported as the next … Continue reading →

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Dare to dream

Posted on May 9, 2020 by amandacomms1

There are some weeks that will remain with you for a long, long time. In the lockdown world that we currently inhabit small things and small moments of joy make a big difference. Sitting out in the sun yesterday to … Continue reading →

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Ready, get set…

Posted on May 6, 2020 by amandacomms1

Moving forward during a crisis is problematic and it can be tempting to try and avoid stepping into the unknown. Starting to consider the recovery phase of a crisis can feel unsettling. The first concern is whether the time is … Continue reading →

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The road through May

Posted on May 1, 2020 by amandacomms1

I am not quite sure how it suddenly became May. April all but disappeared in the lockdown and some sunny weather. This is the end of week six for me and my new business venture. There have been some ups … Continue reading →

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