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Creating a Project Management Plan

Dear Reader, A project without a plan is like a ship without a rudder. That’s why creating a project management plan is a critical step in any project. A project management plan outlines the project’s...

Identifying Decision Makers and Stakeholders

Dear Reader, In any project, identifying the decision makers and stakeholders is crucial. These are the people who have a vested interest in the project’s outcome and can significantly influence its...

The Framework of Project Management

Dear Reader, Now that we’ve defined project management, let’s dive deeper into its framework. A typical project management framework consists of five stages: initiation, planning, execution...

Understanding Project Management

Dear Reader, At its core, project management is the practice of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a project. It’s a discipline that applies knowledge, skills, tools, and...

Introduction to Project Management

Why Project Management is a Game-Changer for Your Work Dear Reader, Welcome to the first email in our series on project management! As a communicator or marketeer—or someone tasked with managing a...

Evaluate and Evolve (Your Issues Management Process) for Future Success

Dear Reader, Effective issues management doesn’t stop once the immediate crisis has passed. To truly learn from the experience, you must monitor the issue’s resolution and evaluate how your response...

Crafting a Response: How to Handle an Issue with Precision

Dear Reader, Once an issue has been identified and prioritised, it’s time to craft an effective response strategy. The way you communicate during a crisis or issue can make or break your...

Assessing Impact: How to Prioritise Issues in Real-Time

Dear Reader, Once you’ve identified an issue, the next step is to assess its potential impact and determine how to prioritise your response. Not all issues are created equal, so it’s important to...

How to Spot an Issue Before It Becomes a Crisis

Dear Reader, One of the most important steps in issues management is identifying potential issues before they snowball into crises. The earlier you spot an issue, the more control you have over the...

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A Guide to Measuring Stakeholder Relationships for Communicators

Building and strengthening stakeholder relationships is an essential task for communicators.  These relationships provide the foundation for trust, collaboration, and long-term success. However...

Actionable Steps for Building Strong Stakeholder Relationships

A strong relationship with a stakeholder can be vital to success. For communicators, the quality of relationships with stakeholders can make or break their ability to deliver meaningful outcomes...

3 common stakeholder challenges and how to deal with them

Stakeholder relationships are at the heart of any communication function, yet they often come with challenges that lead to tension and frustration. These challenges can make it difficult for...

The Power of Systems in Stakeholder Communication

Effective communication with stakeholders is a cornerstone of a successful communication function. While external communication often garners the most attention, (internal) stakeholder communication...

What happens when communicators become trusted advisors

Communicators are often regarded as the bridge between organisations and their stakeholders.  But is that enough?  To truly influence outcomes, communicators must aim to become trusted...

Converting intangible value into a stakeholder discussion

Engaging stakeholders effectively is one of the most frustrating challenges communicators face.  While discussions around tangible metrics such as revenue, market share, or engagement rates are...

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