Strategic Communication

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Implementing & Evaluating Corporate Communication Strategy

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Presents:Presents:

Creating a Plan for Success

• It articulates, explains and promotes a vision {and mission} with a set of well-defined goals.

• It sets the framework and tone for the allocation of resources to achieve objectives.

• It creates a consistent, unified “voice” that links diverse activities and goals in a way that appeals to various audiences and stakeholders.

• It focuses attention and effort based on hierarchical objectives and environmental constraints.

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Strategic DimensionsStrategic Dimensions• Audience:

– Who are the pertinent audiences, partners and stakeholders?

• Performance:– Who is accountable for

articulating the message? How?

• Message:– What does the organization

want/need to say? How are messages best crafted to convey meaning and connect?

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Strategic Strategic DimensionsDimensions

• Media:– What mix of channels

should be chosen? How rich do exchanges need to be?

• Assessment:– How and when are

structures and programs evaluated as to effectiveness?

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• Define goals and objectives• Determine budgeting and scheduling of resources• Create tactical parameters for coordination and

implementation {execution}• Set control {evaluation} based on costs and benefits• Create monitoring systems• Optimize resource effectiveness and

limit waste• Set the framework for continuous learning

and improvement• Create review/audit structure

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• What are the associated costs and benefits of communication?

• How is content controlled and verified?• Are personal and nonpersonal methods

appropriately integrated?• How credible are the messages?• Is there a consistent set of communication?• How is external noise managed?• Does communication address change and

continuous improvement?• Are efforts subject to regular, objective

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Ultimate Goal of Communication is

to facilitate a change in

behavior….to achieve

Management Objectives.

~World Bank 2001~

• Assess the message relative to content, context and intent

• Connect with audience demographics, psychographics, psycho/social and behavioristic traits

• Custom tailor for impact• Apply appropriate media• Assess effectiveness

based on results

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• Send the right message

• To the right audience

• At the right time• In the right way

Strategic Analysis• Mission & Contribution to Objectives

• Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/ Threats

• Effective Internal & External Allocation of Resources

• Execution

• Evaluation & Control Procedures

Leadership & Teambuilding Communication

Handling Confrontation, Conflict & Contention

Service & Performance Improvement Communication

Influence & Persuasion

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