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‘Go to London’: reflections on LGcomms Academy

Jimmy Smallwood, Communications Lead at DCMS and LGcomms Future Leader, reflects on LGcomms Academy.

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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.

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New resource: e-shot and LGcomms library of email designs

A joint partnership between LGcomms and e-shot will see the launch of a brand new resource library of email designs based on national campaigns toolkits.

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Boom…and just like that, Academy 2022 was done

This blog is mostly for the benefit of those virtual viewers who weren’t able to join us for the final wrap up session. Its in three brief parts – the past, present and the future, as per Dickens’ Christmas Carol. And how you can help us join those elements up – it’s really important that you do.

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Recruitment, restructures, and (really) difficult situations…

When you’re leading and managing a team, it’s only a matter of time before you will eventually either need new recruits or restructure your team.

Blog: Why you should consider targeted TV

Addressable TV is the revolutionary approach to TV advertising which means councils of all sizes can benefit.

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In a crisis, keep your eye on the confidence score

Since we know that crises will happen, astute leaders prepare and plan. Crucially, they understand why people have confidence in them in the first place.

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Number 10 – Here We Come! Well, Not Quite

I’m here reporting on our much-anticipated day in Whitehall – a highlight of the Future Leaders programme.

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Blog: Boosting your resilience

Resilience is something so crucial to get right in the early stages of your career to help maintain positive physical and mental wellbeing.

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The future for external comms channels

One of the great challenges of a local government comms person is finding any moment in the day to reflect, and really think strategically about how we can be more …