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Insight before the next challenge.

Practical tools and perspectives for leaders who want to prepare thoughtfully and communicate clearly.

GOVERNMENT • PUBLIC LEADERS • ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE PUBLIC

FREE TRANSITION PLANNER

Make the communications decisions that shape your first 100 days.

Before Day One: A Transition Communications Planner for Incoming Leaders

Work through five decisions with your transition team, map who hears from you first, prepare for the issues you are inheriting and build a first 100 days communications calendar.

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FREE RESOURCE

How prepared is your organization for its next crisis?

Before the Next Crisis: A 10-Minute Readiness Check for Executives and Public Leaders

Take a 10-minute readiness check to identify gaps in your response plan, clarify responsibilities and choose your next steps.

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Insights from Dionna

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On the Record

A Practical Guide to Crisis Communication for Executives and Public Leaders

Dionna Smith offers practical guidance for preparing leaders, navigating public scrutiny, and communicating under pressure.

On the Record: A Practical Guide to Crisis Communication for Executives and Public Leaders, by Dionna Smith

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