From missing flights to Novichok poisonings, in this episode of Engage crisis comms specialists Rod Cartwright and Sarah Thomas share their real-world experiences of navigating risk and preparing for crises with host, Charlotte West.
Exploring the most common threats and opportunities facing organisational reputation today, Sarah and Rod also discuss the role of leadership and culture in a crisis, as well as the skills needed by comms and PR teams to future-proof the industry.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Join the CIPR’s crisis comms network
- Guidance on drafting a Crisis communications plan
- Crisis communication on demand training
- Download or read a summary of the 2024 Reputation, Risk and Resilience report
CIPR members can earn 5 CPD points for listening to an episode of Engage.
Share your thoughts about this episode and your experiences on LinkedIn using #CIPREngage and tagging @CIPR_Global
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