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What can we learn from Southern Water's turnaround plan? What does the future hold for Utilities comms, and what is the changing role of the CCO in 2024? I recently sat down with George Eykyn, Corporate Affairs Director at Southern Water, to talk navigating water scarcity, building resilient reputations, and why the CCO will always deserve a seat at the Exec table. Read the full interview below. ⬇️ #CorporateAffairs #Utilities #Leadership #Communications https://lnkd.in/eK8pK2am

A little bit of research here from Hedley May on the role of the Chief Communications Officer (CCO). Nice line here that sums up the state of play for comms leadership roles "so long as the business landscape remains as challenging as it is – and there are few reasons to believe it will become any easier any time soon – then the importance of managing a company’s public image and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, is only going to grow." Take a read ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e7rk2Kz4

Two Roles, One Vision: Insights From A VP Of Global Communications And Chief Of Staff LINK: https://lnkd.in/eBvf9fK5 #ConsultingIssues #TheDailyConsultant #Strategy #Innovation #Leadership #Management #Business #Operations #Advisory #Finance #Project #Policy #Process #Technology

Two Roles, One Vision: Insights From A VP Of Global Communications And Chief Of Staff LINK: https://lnkd.in/eUbRH96G #ConsultingIssues #TheDailyConsultant #Strategy #Innovation #Leadership #Management #Business #Operations #Advisory #Finance #Project #Policy #Process #Technology

This #crisiscommunications article points out several items to consider before you respond to a perceived crisis affecting your organization. The author lists two questions we should ask ourselves before we respond to an external audience. In a world where #socialmedia is often considered a reliable media source, these questions are more relevant than ever. The article also includes three checklists every #communications professional should use. Lastly, no matter what response actions you choose, I always share our response, or reason for not responding, with the organization’s employees. Honesty and clear communication with the members of your firm will go a long way when the employees share the same responses (or lack of response) as corporate leadership.

The Chief Communications Officer in Focus The importance of bringing greater definition to the role The relationship between businesses and their stakeholders is more complex than ever. Corporates are now expected to take positions on a wide variety of issues such as AI, climate change, DEI, geopolitics and a myriad of societal questions, all of which are invariably polarising and difficult to navigate. As a result, the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders is an essential element of most businesses’ licence to operate, and it carries great risk, as well as great opportunity. The role of the Chief Communications Officer however, remains the most amorphous of functions, with widely varying remits. Sometimes on the Executive Committee (ExCo) but more often not, and typically reporting to the CEO but not always. So, what are the factors that enable the most effective CCOs to successfully help steer their organisations through this complexity? Drawing on our deep expertise in appointing CCOs, as well as recent interviews with leading CCOs, we have identified the key elements that elevate a great individual in this role and the risk businesses face if they fail to define it. Please click here to read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eXdsjHF2 #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #PR #Communications #Comms

What makes strategic planning impactful? From clear goal alignment to the ability to adapt, our partners at Linhart Public Relations break it down in their latest article: 5 Factors of Successful Strategic Planning. Read more below to find actionable strategies to improve your approach to organizational success. #WorldcomWorks #WorldcomPR #StrategicPlanning #Leadership https://lnkd.in/eaQTbKAG

Redefining Public Relations on a Global Stage https://buff.ly/3XPT4sn via Maxim Behar, FPRCA of M3Bulgaria on Thinkers360 #InternationalRelations #Leadership #PublicRelations

There have long been complaints that other corporate functions “encroach” (an academic term) on the communication function. But this report says chief communications officers are now taking on other functions roles called CCO-plus. It’s an interesting trend for the communications profession.

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