Strategic

There's one email that's been on millions of minds this week: @Elon Musk's missive asking all US Federal Employees to document their activities - "or else." Today in Strategic, ☁️ Mike Holden consults with Musk's own AI too, #Grok, to get its view on the subject - and reports back here: https://lnkd.in/eQHQkj7H

As the realm of European politics becomes less and less predictable, what are the implications for political communication and for #commspros? In today's piece for Strategic, Iiris André, the former #comms chief for the European Liberal Party (ALDE Party) spells out some "new rules" that communication leaders need to pay heed to: https://lnkd.in/eSnUwtAd

At a time when long-term employment roles are becoming increasingly challenging and precarious - is going into consultancy and freelance a viable option for you? In her piece today for Strategic, Ashley Dennison of CommsConsultants.com shares some reflection points to help you decide whether "going independent" is the right move for you: https://lnkd.in/ef4C8ib8

Is it time for #commspros to fundamentally look at how we do our jobs - and indeed, what our jobs actually are? In his latest, our Editor-in-Chief Mike Klein highlights a new focus for comms leaders to increase their impact and strengthen their positions at the core of the organizations for whom they work. He calls it "silo-smashing" - and if you want to learn more, read further: https://lnkd.in/esf2YUJ8

The question of "what do comms people need to do to get the respect we deserve" is one that's frequently asked in our professional circles. In this piece, Adedoyin Jaiyesimi, founder of one of the world's leading development communities for communication leaders, The Comms Avenue, shares her take - with tangible, actionable advice. Read further in Strategic: https://lnkd.in/eVTfxbd4

You've probably heard a lot of talk about "authenticity" when it comes to #LeadershipCommunication. But attempts to be "authentic" often fall flat - and, as Jenni Field calls out in this excerpt from her book, Nobody Believes You, are more performative than genuine. Read further in Strategic: https://lnkd.in/eH9SSY9Y

Welcome, June Holder! ✍️👏

This week in #Strategic, we featured #communication #leadership articles by Lenny Zaleski, June Holder, Kevin Keohane, Xanthe Vaughan Williams and Richard Chang. Read on...

What do you do to drive awareness of policy issues when your organization’s issue is not top of mind for most people?, asks Lenny Zaleski in his article in #Strategic today. Read on… https://lnkd.in/e5SPpD_m

As companies race to stay ahead of political and climatic impacts, changing competitive landscapes, and an increasingly unsettled workforce, crisis management has turned into a daily event. Adding to all that, the tsunami forming as AI surfaces in global business environments. The growing sense of overwhelm reaching deeply into organizations is visible everywhere. In today’s article in #Strategic, June Holder writes about five ways corporations make communication efforts fail: https://lnkd.in/ggsjwyi8