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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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It started with a tweet

Posted on March 13, 2023 by amandacomms1

Social media policies are complex things and need very careful thought. Gone are the days of saying no employee is allowed to post about personal views or work. 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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Three years later…

Posted on March 1, 2023 by amandacomms1

There have been many extreme weather situations, the terrible earthquake in Turkey and Syria, war in Europe, as well as a cost of living squeeze in many countries. All this has put how we communicate and respond in a crisis under the spotlight. Continue reading →

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Keep the conversation going

Posted on February 2, 2023 by amandacomms1

Having a strong network of friends that I can talk to, and who also check in to see how I am doing, has made a huge difference. Continue reading →

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The long road ahead

Posted on January 17, 2023 by amandacomms1

. The saying was always ‘the police are the public and the public are the police’, but during lockdown the distance between the two started to grow. As with many institutions the restrictions and roles that were required during the pandemic impacted on how people interact with them. Continue reading →

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Preparing for the consequences of industrial action

Posted on December 12, 2022 by amandacomms1

I have been in the odd position of being in a union when a strike was called but then needing to provide a service. It is these moments in our lives that really test our personal ethics and boundaries. 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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Shrewd move or more of the same?

Posted on November 1, 2022 by amandacomms1

Anyone involved in PR and communication knows the world is much more complicated and effective communication is a difficult balancing act of many things. Continue reading →

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Breaking the mask

Posted on September 20, 2022 by amandacomms1

. There are few things as special as the bond you get with a giant horse who could cause you serious harm but instead just wants to love you and help you Continue reading →

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