July 15, 2023
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First Amendment Freak Out: How Public Employees Can Survive a First Amendment Audit
By Howard Fencl, Hennes Communications
They call themselves “First Amendment auditors.” Their actions are intended to test whether or not government officials will protect their constitutionally protected right to take video in a public space. Whether acting solo or with other “auditors,” they show up unannounced in public buildings and prowl the hallways, baiting public workers in order to provoke an emotional verbal or knee-jerk physical response on camera.
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A Lawyer, C.I.A. Analyst and a Crisis Management Specialist Walk Into a Bar…
By Bruce Hennes, Hennes Communications
Bad things do happen to good people, to good companies, agencies, nonprofits, schools and hospitals. But as Greek philosopher Epictetus said, “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” And when those things do happen, it’s important to have both lawyers and seasoned crisis managers in the room, each with the ability to say “yes” or “no” with conviction, backed up with the kind of experience that can’t be found in a book.
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How to Avoid a Knee-Jerk Crisis Response
Consumers across the board are not shy about letting brands know where they mucked up – and communicators, for the most part, are interested in responding to crises as they come as well. According to the 2nd Annual HarrisX & Ragan CEO/Communicators Perceptions Survey, about three in five CEOs and communications professionals “believe organizations should generally take a stand on issues of public interest.”
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There's a Reason They Still Call It 'Death by PowerPoint"
That killer fever chart in your slide deck might not be as impressive as you think. In fact, your audience might soon forget that critical data point. If you want them to remember your message, nothing sticks to the mind like a good story.
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Navigating Crises with Confidence: Five Ways Strategic Plans Support Crisis Response
Some crises are short-lived, barging through our lives and routines, and before we can get a sense of what’s happened, we’re left dealing with the aftermath. But many crises build slowly, with many early warning signs, and once they’vehit their breaking point, panic and uncertainty overwhelm the ability of leaders to think clearly and mitigate negative consequences. In the aftermath of a crisis, leaders are often able to look back and identify missed opportunities that could have ultimately prevented such an incident.
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AP Style Updates: Can You Use the Term ‘Woke?’
Associated Press Stylebook experts shared new style guidelines and updates during a recent virtual event, “The AP Stylebook Webinar: What’s new in AP style?” The updates included changing linguistic trends, the stylbook's evolution over the years and the process of updating the book, which is a mainstay for journalists and PR pros.
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7/20/23 Cuyahoga County Mayors & Managers
8/1/23 Wood County Schools (WV)
8/18/23 Coll. of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State Univ.
8/24/23 Consortium of State School Board
Associations Urban Boards Alliance
Symposium
9/6/2923 Arizona School Boards Association
Law Conference
9/20/23 Capital Area Libraries
9/25/23 Indiana School Boards Association/
Indiana Association of Public School
Superintendents Fall Conference
10/6/23 Geauga County Economic Leadership
10/11/23 Ohio Government Finance Directors Assoc.
10/11/23 North Carolina School Attorneys
10/12/23 Midwest Labor & Employment Conference
10/15/23 American Public Power Association
Law & Regulatory Conference
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10/18/23 Ohio Municipal League
10/23/23 Managing Partner Bootcamp
11/13/23 Ohio School Boards Association
11/14/23 North Carolina School Boards Assoc.
11/14/23 Ohio Recorders Association
12/3/23 National Association of Temple Admins.
12/11/23 Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
1/17/24 Summit County Safety Council
1/26/24 Texas Association of Community College
Attorneys
3/28/24 CDC Leadership Academy
4/5/24 National School Boards Association Annual
Conference
4/13/24 Neighborhood Leadership Academy
6/4/24 International Town & Gown Association
7/19/24 College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland
State University
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