Leadership: why it’s OK to not be one
Here’s the thing about being a leader; most people want to be one. Here’s another thing, I am willing to bet my house that the majority of those in leadership wish they weren’t or are doing it for the wrong reasons.
Building trust in an era of insecurity and spy balloons
In an age of distrust, how do we position local government communications in a way that resonates with our audiences?
Blog: Future Leaders programme
Securing a place on the Future Leaders programme is a great way to start the New Year.
LGcomms Exec members – New Year’s predictions for 2023
We’ve tossed the crystal ball to the LGcomms Exec Committee, who have come up with thoughts about what’s going to be hot and what’s not in 2023.
Positioning yourself for maximum influence – a starter for ten
The key to influence is usefulness – understanding what the people you want to influence want and then helping them to get it.
Too soon to drop Twitter?
Darren Caveney gives the reasons why he believes councils should remain on Twitter.
‘Go to London’: reflections on LGcomms Academy
Jimmy Smallwood, Communications Lead at DCMS and LGcomms Future Leader, reflects on LGcomms Academy.
People power – how we live through the permacrisis
Last week’s LGcomms Academy was a time to consider the rolling crises that we’re now often expected to manage 24/7 and go beyond to think about the new normal we want for ourselves, our teams and our industry.