‘I have a confession to make… I’m an imposter’
When I saw the Future Leaders programme I wasn’t going to apply – I didn’t think it was for people like me, writes Neil Stewart.
If you want to deliver world-class communication, there’s no room for comfort zones
Jack Grasby, from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and one of this year’s Future Leaders cohort, explains why playing it safe is never an option.
Why does diversity matter?
At last year’s LGcomms Academy, not for the first time, I noticed the lack of diversity, not just on the panels, but amongst the delegates.
New CPD accreditation to benefit LGcomms members
LGcomms has now become CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited through its partnership with the PRCA.
George the Poet helps Brent Council communicate with a different audience
Rob Mansfield, Head of Communications at Brent Council, explains how they sought the creativity of George the Poet to communicate with a different audience.
Campaigns are a marathon, not a sprint
The moment you get approval to spend money on a government advertising campaign can be a time of conflicting emotions…
Alexa, when will the bins be collected?
Niall Walsh, Creative and Design Lead at Liverpool City Council, explains how the authority is using the Amazon smart speaker to communicate with residents.
Building a bedrock of self-awareness, emotional intelligence and resilience
There’s a societal shift towards greater openness around wellbeing and mental health and it’s brilliant. The groundswell of celebrities, high-profile royals, sporting legends and now increasingly corporate leaders ‘coming out’ publicly, is chipping away at the entrenched stigma of mental (ill) health.
How Essex County Council is using social media to create cohesive communities
In the ever-morphing world of social, going where the eyeballs are still resonates as a particularly sage bit of advice, but one that, regrettably, some councils still don’t heed, says Andy Allsopp.
When to say yes, whether to say no and how to change the conversation
The key quality comms people can bring to the table is challenge – strategic and tactical – asking uncomfortable questions, challenging preconceptions, looking for evidence.