If business leaders are wondering whether their Corporate or Public Affairs function is addressing its biggest challenges, it’s probably because it isn’t. That’s a hard reality, however this function like any part…
Often companies present lots of reasons for not communicating. For not investing in engaging with their audiences, for not elevating their company’s brand, and for not actively telling their story. I have…
Back in the early 2000s I went along to hear a leading pollster talk about ‘issues management’. I was a bit in awe of the fellow and rightly so. He had the…
In the dynamic landscape of business, reputation is a fragile asset, easily influenced by external perceptions. While many believe that altering reputation involves a mere change in communication strategy, the truth is…
It is truly rewarding to see a company’s story come to life. And even more so after the sweat and tears that can go into its crafting and evolution. When done properly…
Most CEOs will not place employee communications in their top list of priorities. However good employee communications can make a significant impact on a company’s performance. Ignore it at your peril. Now…
Once upon a time I was at a conference listening to someone providing guidance to Public Affairs practitioners on effective crisis management. It was something I will never forget as I couldn’t…
Over the years I have been fortunate to work with CEOs who embody authenticity and humility in how they lead their organisation and their people. Business is a dynamic place for a…
We all tell ourselves we enjoy our work, but sometimes we are not sure what it is about the company we work for that really inspires us to stay. What is it…
Leaders be they CEOs, Prime Ministers or Coaches of an AFL Football team are often great story tellers. They use stories to convince their investors of a strategy, to align their employees…
As a CEO or business leader waking up to read the news or your company’s press clips and seeing a story that you were not aware would run can be very frustrating….
At some stage in our career, we can find ourselves in a position where the environment we are in doesn’t quite sit right with us. It may be that decisions are being…