Objectives »» Learn how to identify different types of crises and the specific challenges they present »» Understand how to develop and implement a crisis communications plan »» Know what it takes to be an effective spokesperson for your organization Description Institutional reputations take years to build – and can be undone in minutes if leaders are not prepared to manage crises. This workshop uses...

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Objectives »» Identify legal issues associated with using social media to gather information »» Establish how an employer can effectively design and implement a written social media policy Description Social media is the source of all information. For a governmental employer it is a double-edged sword. On one side, it provides municipal employers with a wealth of information about prospective and current employees. On t...

Social Media Strategies Summit has been designed to apply to a variety of industries. In an effort to meet attendees’ learning objectives we have built in six tracks, each outlined to focus on a particular industry. While tracks are organized by industry attendees are encourage to move freely between tracks based on their individual learning objectives. Each track includes sessions focused on the following categories: Corporate Case Stud...

Global Strategic Management Institute (GSMI) is excited to announce Social Media Strategies Conference - Boston. Whether your organization is just starting out or in the forefront of social media, Social Media Strategies Conference will take your social strategy to the next level. Through hands-on workshops, case studies and keynotes, our Boston conference will provide attendees with emerging strategies, tactics and the top do’s and don...

Dreamforce Touch the Social Enterprise The Cloud Computing Industry Event of the Year Hear from the leaders of the transformation Every year Dreamforce features stories and presentations from some of the brightest minds in technology, business and beyond. This year's Dreamforce promises to be even more informative and dynamic, with our most exciting keynote speaker lineup yet. The cloud computing event of the year is also the Social Enterprise...

It is a myth to say that the government doesn't utilize social media tools; in fact, in the age of transparency, social media has exploded within government agencies. With that said, the tools can be very effective within the government contracting space, as long as you know how to use them to your advantage. From LinkedIn, blogging, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and everything in between, Elizabeth Shea, President and CEO of SpeakerBox Communic...

Over 2.1 billion internet users now have a voice through social media. There are 300-500 million tweets that go through Twitter each day, 800 million active Facebook users, and over 75 million discussion boards and online forums exist. If your organization is struggling to aggregate all this content and handle the immense volume of social media, then it is important for you to learn how to make sense of and better interact with social media us...

To help small business owners make meaningful connections with government buyers and experienced contractors, American Express OPEN is hosting a free event in D.C. on Friday, June 15. The event, “Grow your Business through Government Contracting,” will be held at the Washington Marriott Wardman Parkfrom 8am to 4pm. Attending business owners will have access to: Insights from top government officials, including Ana Harvey from the S...

Social Media Strategies Summit has been designed to apply to a variety of industries. In an effort to meet attendees’ learning objectives we have built in six tracks, each outlined to focus on a particular industry. While tracks are organized by industry attendees are encourage to move freely between tracks based on their individual learning objectives. Each track includes sessions focused on the following categories: Corporate Case Stud...