Category Archives: resilience

Severe, red, critical – what alert is it?

Posted on October 21, 2023 by amandacomms1

In the middle of a meeting this week one person said ‘I have got to go the situation has got worse and I need to find out what I need to do’. She was based in Scotland and the impact … Continue reading →

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Building your own crisis readiness

Posted on October 12, 2023 by amandacomms1

When the worst events happen communication and PR professionals have to step forward. It is the most testing time they will ever face and yet they will still have to make vital decisions on what action to take. The decisions … Continue reading →

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Business continuity and crisis communication – a key relationship

Posted on October 8, 2023 by amandacomms1

Severe weather warnings have been in place this weekend across Scotland. People were urged to stay at home and public bodies were on extreme alert. Events were called off and the trains were cancelled. When you view some of the … Continue reading →

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Fake news, online influencers and an effective crisis response

Posted on July 23, 2023 by amandacomms1

If you want to become the trusted voice on the subject, to limit the growth of online rumour and misinformation, and try to address those self appointed experts speed is your support. Continue reading →

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10 Crisis Communication Myths

Posted on June 17, 2023 by amandacomms1

It is time to debunk some of the myths of crisis communication, some of the things that we tell ourselves and the things that we expect to happen. Continue reading →

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Can you hear me?

Posted on April 24, 2023 by amandacomms1

It was never enough to assume that people would understand why this national alert system needed to be in place, or that they would just willingly submit to taking part. Continue reading →

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Go your own way

Posted on March 8, 2023 by amandacomms1

It is a time to reflect on the women that have helped to shape me and my life. Just a couple of weeks before Mother’s Day that has to be where we all start. Our Mums have such a profound impact on our lives and I have been incredibly blessed with the 51 years I shared with my Mum. Continue reading →

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Farewell to 2022

Posted on December 31, 2022 by amandacomms1

This past 12 months has become a marking point what was before and what comes after. Continue reading →

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Concern, controversy and crisis – 5 ways for comms to survive Christmas

Posted on November 21, 2022 by amandacomms1

The key for 2023 and the way forward is going to be flexibility and being able to change and adapt to events. Continue reading →

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If you have been affected….

Posted on October 11, 2022 by amandacomms1

Grieving is like no other emotion I have experienced before. I have realised that I am not only dealing with the huge losses that have happened, but I am realising that my life, my attitudes to things and my thoughts of the future are also changing. It is huge and life changing. Continue reading →

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