Think back to the last time you were part of a planning group. Who did people listen to the most? Who ran that show? Was there a lot of talk
Think back to the last time you were part of a planning group. Who did people listen to the most? Who ran that show? Was there a lot of talk
It’s not easy. But if it was, it would not be fun. Public Affairs troops are smart. Too smart sometimes. They are creative. They are often very confident at a
Public Affairs Officers work behind the scenes to represent our organizations. We don’t express our personal opinion on behalf of our organizations. We share a rule with journalists in that
The Afghans dedicate a good amount of fighters to securing themselves. Large staffs, secured by large security forces. When it’s time to do an operation, the offensive force is surprisingly
Military communicators should read. If you read and explore your organizations can depend on you as a communications expert. Public affairs officers who don’t expand their skills beyond DINFOS complain
Respect their time: prepare to be brief with one clear message. Respect their intelligence. Assume they will understand complex things as long as you explain them properly. Respect their curiosity
Excuses shirk responsibility. Reasons accept responsibility. Excuses are stuck in the past. Reasons give our future new systems and next steps. Excuses are about you. Reasons are about the mission.
Want to “have a seat at the table” or better yet, be in position to influence your organization from a communication perspective? Be honest and candid with your boss, about
It’s speech season 2019, kid. We’re looking ahead to another summer of farewells and changes of command. Review last year’s advice, and a couple additions for the new year: The
At first it might be hard. If you’re doing it right, you’re going against the perception of what a PAO is supposed to do. You’re fighting years of experience your