Tag Archives: communication

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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Seeing through the claim of transparency

Posted on January 11, 2023 by amandacomms1

In crisis communication I talk a lot about the need for transparency but this has made me wonder whether as comms professionals and leaders we have lost sight of what it really means. Continue reading →

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Overcoming communication barriers to support refugees in crisis

Posted on January 10, 2023 by amandacomms1

When arriving in a new country, refugees are usually required to complete important documents and attend a visa application centre. Ensuring information provided is accurate is critical to getting the right support. However, if these documents aren’t in a language they’re familiar with or fluent in, it can cause misunderstandings, which can potentially create uncertainty and panic. Continue reading →

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Crisis communication without the communicator

Posted on January 4, 2023 by amandacomms1

I have often said that artificial intelligence can’t yet get the emotional detail that is needed from developing crisis communication. Continue reading →

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The most difficult time of the year

Posted on December 19, 2022 by amandacomms1

As 2022 draws to a close and we are starting to think about the coming year, it can be quite stressful. We want to be able to show achievements from the past 12 months and to have huge plans for … 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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A click in the right direction

Posted on December 5, 2022 by amandacomms1

So much more of our lives happen online now especially after the enforced working from home during the pandemic. All this adds to the risks. Continue reading →

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Get me out of here

Posted on November 28, 2022 by amandacomms1

There is an ongoing discussion about needing to show the business benefits of effective communication and that the stereotypes of PRs need to be challenged. It has been taking place for as long as I can remember and yet things never seem to move forward. I wonder why this is. 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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What is the future for social media in a crisis?

Posted on November 10, 2022 by amandacomms1

So, if social media is diminishing how should we change our crisis communication plans? Continue reading →

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