The Essential Role of Career Government Communicators During Transition
It’s that time again. Transition time. The presidential inauguration on January 20 will usher in the countless others set for the coming months. In many government offices, this means change from one administration to another or one appointee to the next.
NAGC President-Elect Chris O’Neil will identify the opportunities transition time presents to career government communicators at every level: to establish themselves as trusted advisers to new leadership, to lay a fresh foundation that supports their roles as communications counselors, and to advocate for transparency in government through disciplined, ethical, and effective communication.
Using recent events as a backdrop, Chris will also:
- Examine past and recent legislative actions, audits, and changes in the political landscape relating to government communication practices
- Explore what it means to communicate about political agendas, leadership priorities, and agency initiatives
- Detail how we can fulfill our duty to instill best communications practices within incoming personnel.
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Speaker and Presenter Information
Chris O’Neil
Chief of the Media Relations Division of the Office of Safety Recommendations and Communications, National Transportation Safety Board
President-elect, NAGC
At NTSB, Chris directs a team of 4 who cover all of the agency’s media relations needs across the country and serve as national spokespersons, in both day-to-day and investigation operations. The team provides counsel to senior leadership on the conduct of media relations in support of the agency’s issues, initiatives and activities. The team also supports the modal offices’ external communication needs, promoting transparency in the investigative process by engaging the public through mainstream and social media. In addition, the group provides communication planning services for the agency, supports campaigns initiated by the Safety Advocacy division, and provides media relations training for personnel as well as to the aviation and passenger rail industries with an emphasis on communication following a transportation disaster.
Relevant Government Agencies
Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association, EEOC, Federal Government, State & Local Government
Event Type
Webcast
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
When
Wed, Jan 18, 2017, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ET
Cost
| Members: | $0.00 |
| Non-member: | $49.00 |
Where
Webcast
Website
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Organizer
National Association of Government Communicators
