Don’t follow temptation into disaster Although our threshhold for outrage over unethical behavior is being pushed on a daily basis, the fact remains that doing “the right thing” is still an important aspect of crisis prevention. Why should your business be driven by anything other than making as much money as humanly possible? Vuma Reputation …
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peer Coaching Groups
Peer Coaching Groups: Your FAQs Answered We assume that you have already read the information on the page Start a Virtual Support Group to Help With Stresses of COVID-19. The information on that page would answer all of the typical questions about planning and operating a support group. However, the following questions still tend to …
Showing you care is critical to crisis communication success Our “Three C’s of Credibility,” the characteristics you must display if you wish to be heard by your target audience, are confidence, competence and compassion. Executives and CEOs we work with typically understand the first two, but many run into a roadblock when it comes to …
Scary number of hospital workers not taking basic precautions against spread of infection How would you feel if you knew your doctor hadn’t washed their hands after seeing the patient before you? Well, according a recent Yahoo News article, if you’ve had a hospital stay in the United States, there’s a good chance it’s happened. …
Series of potentially deadly failures raises major questions Over the past couple of years we’ve frequently mentioned the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as paving the way for government agencies when it comes to effective crisis communications. The agency has set a fantastic example, making use of information sharing and the latest technologies …
Every year for the last five years I have written a Wishlist of Books for Nonprofit Folk at my blog – Marion Conway – Nonprofit Consultant. This is a curated list with recommendations made by thought leaders covering a wide range of topics including governance, finance, social media, board development, marketing,mergers and more.
Most of us “technology-minded” people think we are connected to the world, but we aren’t. Not really. Not in what matters. Now, that’s the real question. What matters? Little things like humanity, a caring, giving society, right? Isn’t that what we hope for? Then, the stark reality sets in. Humanity be damned and survival of …
Some simple daily steps to protect this valuable asset Establishing and maintaining a positive online reputation is not only beneficial to your bottom line, but also an incredible aid to crisis management when the need arises. While sticky situations or special circumstances certainly call for professional assistance, there’s no reason you can’t be doing some …
