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Receiving an award is always pleasing. But for peers to laud your vision of your job is yet another level of satisfaction. Especially when this vision is somewhat unique. When launching @CNTVRS three years ago, we wanted to provide our clients with a support based mostly on counsel. Notably counsel on the right strategy to reach their (strategic) goals. And yes, we were perfectly aware of how bold calling ourselves a "strategic counsel agency" was. Especially at a time when strategy consulting firms had made very clear they wanted to compete with (if not replace !) communication consultancy. So receiving this award means a lot to us. It means that we were right in our will to revolutionise the way we do our job, by putting strategy back at the very heart of our offer. CNTVRS is not a public affairs cabinet, nor a PR agency or a strategic monitoring start-up. CNTVRS leverages its strategic consulting capacities to build campaigns using the tactic tools that are public affairs, PR, events, monitoring, digital... The Award for Agency of the Year in Strategy Consulting is not awarded every year. It has been in 2023, to our great pride. Now for 2024! We will make sure we are worthy of getting it again, for (and thanks to !) our clients.

Yesterday we presented virtually at the inaugural meeting of The Critical Communications Association’s (TCCA-Critical Communications) Legal and Regulatory Working Group (LRWG), which took place in Brussels. We are one of only two government agencies outside of Europe to join the Working Group. As the critical communications sector moves towards broadband, it is crucial to establish legal and regulatory frameworks in environments where market and technology is rapidly evolving. The Working Group provides a forum for government agencies to discuss similar issues to help establish consistency and best practices, and to drive regulatory work with a united voice. Georgina Gold, NSW Telco Authority’s Associate Director, Policy, will join the LRWG as our nominated representative and shares her thoughts. “I am delighted to join the Working Group on behalf of NSW Telco Authority, to further Australia’s collaboration with government agencies around the world so we can learn from each other and work to resolve similar challenges in building mission critical broadband networks and services for the first time.” We welcome the LRWG’s facilitation of deeper engagement between government operators around the world by expanding to include members from non-European countries and are grateful for the opportunity. TCCA’s LRWG is chaired by Nina Myren who is also a Board member of TCCA. The Critical Communications Association (TCCA) leads the global development and promotion of standardised critical communications solutions for professional users. Kevin Graham #TCCA #CriticalCommunicationsAssociation #CriticalCommunicationsWorld #CCW #NSWTelcoAuthority #PublicSafetyMobileBroadband #PublicSafetyNetwork #CriticalCommunications #Telecommunications #EmergencyServices #Innovation #DigitalConnectivity

Wait time is an important factor in communication -- learn more in these slides. https://lnkd.in/gHr_Mmjj #AAC #AugComm #AACAwarenessMonth #Augmentative Communication #AssistiveTech #CoughDropAAC

Digital Health Solutions from each province is being showcased. The country is gearing up for advanced digital health care. These are practical and in-use, digital solutions. #ehealth Information Systems

I have successfully completed the ECA Professional Year Program in Information Communications & Technology,

I'm delighted to let you know, now that registrations are open, that I'll be speaking at the IABC World Conference in Chicago. My topic is "Oh I'm not into politics. What communications professionals can learn from political communications". Why that topic? Well, after more than 30 years in and around politics and social change, my experience is that most people, when asked, will instinctively indicate a dislike or distrust for politicians or politics. Yet they'll often be quite engaged, and a majority, sometimes in countries like mine the whole nation, will vote. SO what's going on here? What is it that's engaging people in such a famously distrusted category? What are the tools and approaches, the dark arts and the spin, but also the optimism and the hope, that drives what is a complex, multi generational, broad based yet also targeted, branding, marketing and engagement machine? And importantly, what's transferable? What can my colleagues learn about messaging, visuals, speeches, social media, and more, from politics that'll work for their role as internal, external, change or other communications/ corporate affairs disciplines. I've got some great political communications professionals in my network so don't hesitate to reach out and offer me your thoughts as I work up my presentation over the coming months. I'll be sure to keep it timely and fresh as this is a big year for elections in the US and beyond. In 2024, 40% of the world's population, 60% of GDP, and 80% of the world's market cap, are going to the polls. Chicago is known as the windy city and that's only partly due to the breeze. The rivalry with Cincinnati in the 19th Century first led to this derogatory term being used (since reclaimed!) So it's the perfect year and city for this presentation. I'd be honoured if you'd join me in the room where it happens this June!

Whether communicating with businesses or the general community, some clear indications emerge when successfully engaging with stakeholders. From heightened awareness to diverse participation, the article below identifies the key indicators that prove effective or poor stakeholder communication. https://lnkd.in/gaS_iSZ3

Eden Bezy, the representative for Region V on the AMCHP Board of Directors, highlights the diversity of speakers we will hear from during #AMCHP2024 on "Partnering with Purpose." How do you define partnership in your work, and how do you plan to be more intentional and purposeful in your partnerships? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below!

Set some time aside on October 25 at 1 pm (EST) to listen to this interesting webinar about agency collaboration and partnerships and how they can be force multipliers and mutually beneficial. My friend and panelist, Chris Leroux, is one of the best in the biz and has a successful career of experience in this topic!

📢 Listen up! Communication isn't just about creating great content, the other half is listening, a skill we often overlook. TED speaker Julian Treasure reveals how mastering listening can boost relationships, communication, profitability and personal happiness.👂🏼🎧 #EffectiveCommunication #ActiveListening #IABC24