Monthly Archives: February 2022

More than words

Posted on February 28, 2022 by amandacomms1

Effective crisis communication does not come from a series of carefully staged photographs or promotional materials. Continue reading →

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Why we should bother about world events

Posted on February 25, 2022 by amandacomms1

From the comfort of our homes we can see where there is an opportunity to help others who may be struggling. Continue reading →

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Recovery not ‘freedom day’

Posted on February 21, 2022 by amandacomms1

The past two years cannot be wiped away with a few Government announcements. They have had an impact on our lives and how we work Continue reading →

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Communication at a crossroads

Posted on February 21, 2022 by amandacomms1

Many communicators will want to go ‘back to normal’ quickly and to return to focus on the work that was the priority back in early 2020 before the pandemic hit. Continue reading →

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Time to ditch those statements

Posted on February 15, 2022 by amandacomms1

Words are important but they can be taken to a whole new level when someone physically shares them. The mere act of being seen in public shows it is an open organisation that is not hiding from the situation that has developed. Continue reading →

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The moment of truth

Posted on February 11, 2022 by amandacomms1

It was only when I stepped outside of policing that I started to see what I had been missing. I had become institutionalised and that leads to feeling defensive and making poor decisions. Continue reading →

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Breaking down our barriers

Posted on February 9, 2022 by amandacomms1

We all need to step outside of our comfort zone from time to time. We all need to challenge ourselves to keep things fresh and interesting. We all need to break down those barriers that we give ourselves. Continue reading →

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Have institutions become too far removed from real life?

Posted on February 2, 2022 by amandacomms1

The decline started before the pandemic and may be linked to the decade of cuts that shrunk public services and pushed them away from local people. In the past two years the situation has deteriorated and lockdowns made access to many things difficult and almost impossible. Continue reading →

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More than just words

Posted on February 1, 2022 by amandacomms1

As communicators we spend a lot of time coaching people to do media interviews or make some form of speeches, but how many times do we focus in detail on the body language they display? I have written many statements over the years. Carefully choosing the words, discussing it with the person who will deliver them, ensuring it is in their voice, and detailing what questions they may be faced with. On only a few very serious occasions do I remember talking through the body language. Continue reading →

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