by Caitriona McCan | Mar 26, 2015 | Bespoke Training Courses, Communication skills, General, Media Training, Public Relations
Public health is a high profile operation that touches everybody’s lives, so using the media to change behaviour and promote healthier life styles is an opportunity not to be missed. But how do you promote stories that are so often buried in government statistics or... by Caitriona McCan | Mar 11, 2015 | Communication skills, General, Media Training, Public Relations
When a crisis hits, protecting your reputation is vital. Coming across as a caring, competent and well prepared organisation goes a long way to mitigating the damage of a crisis. Updating and refreshing the media skills of your key spokespeople should be done... by Caitriona McCan | 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... by Caitriona McCan | 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... by Caitriona McCan | 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... by Caitriona McCan | 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...