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
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
We’ve seen plenty of commanders get upset because they weren’t informed about something in a timely manner. We’ve rarely (maybe never) seen a commander get frustrated because he was too informed.
Lest we forget that the PAO is on personal staff? One of our original posts, nearly 200 posts ago, explains the PAO’s position on personal staff. When interacting with PAOs,
The saying goes, “It’s better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.” Too simple. There are certain things I will ask for permission to do; I know my boss
“You think that you’re too cool for school, but I have a newsflash for you Walter Cronkite … you aren’t.” – Derek Zoolander “We get it, dude. You’re the PAO.
The Secretary of Defense travels with his comms person; they sit in all the important meetings, add input and perspective. Most major companies have a senior vice president for communications,
I’ve watched enough Sports Shouting to know you need to take a position on an issue in order to capture audiences’ attention and send a message. If you’re going to
The core to everything we have to say. Focus on Mission. We protect America. Always Be Messaging (ABM). Information is motivation; understanding is influence. Meanwhile, lies will destroy communication. Everyone
We approve our responses to query. We approve our public affairs guidance. We approve statements. We approve Tweets, and we would approve Facebook posts but we don’t post on Facebook
Congrats! You’re getting promoted, moving up the chain, maybe taking on a Public Affairs assignment at the Division or Corps staff (or higher). Sure, you’re further away from the action