Feb 5, 2015 | Communication skills, General, Public Relations
Effective communication isn’t rocket science. We all know you never get a second chance to make a first impression. It’s not just about your next job interview, blind date or even TV interview, it’s about making human connections and building trust from the outset. Dr...May 11, 2014 | Communication skills, General, Media Training
How doctors are using new technology and social media Are GPs surgeries a thing of the past? That’s the key question being asked following the recent Health Department report, Digital First, that looks to replace the homely GPs’ surgery with a ‘virtual clinic’ system...May 11, 2014 | Communication skills, General, Media Training
A useful incentive or an expensive ‘well done’ badge? A national Social Media Friendly Mark has recently been introduced by the Local Government Association (LGA) as a logo or badge to be displayed by local authorities to make clear their commitment to using social...Apr 11, 2014 | Communication skills, General, Public Relations
In May 2011 local government gets its own social media site called KnowledgeHub. The idea is that local government can work more efficiently by sharing information and advice between departments and areas across the country. The interface will have some Facebook like...Apr 11, 2014 | Communication skills, General
In recent days, the sparks of passionate debate instantly re-ignited by the death of Margaret Thatcher have brought its own reminder of a divided Britain. The state and political eulogies, set against the extensive ‘death celebrations’, place Britain’s first woman...Apr 11, 2014 | Communication skills, General, Media Training
Many councils have been engaging with Social Media at a corporate level for several years and have recognised its growing importance in communicating with residents and visitors. Some are just using Twitter to promote news releases, events and updates, such as severe...