Aaron Blank \u2013 Fearey<\/p>\n
Throughout 44 years of Fearey\u2019s history, it\u2019d be an understatement to say we\u2019ve seen our fair share of truly unique crises that require us to step in and swiftly map out the right crisis communications strategy and messaging for our client.<\/p>\n
Although crises traditionally start on a negative tone, as a public relations professional, it can be one of the only situations in which you have the ears of every senior leader at the company you\u2019re consulting with, and they\u2019re listening to you <\/p>\n
There\u2019s often a lack of pushback because they trust your instincts and your experience even more so than in typical day-to-day communications support. That\u2019s where crisis communications comes to life. <\/p>\n
The Preparation Phase<\/strong><\/p>\n It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes or less to destroy it. The downfall can be traced back to one social media post, one photo or one word\u2014it is in the minutia of communication that you can be most vulnerable. <\/p>\n Therefore, it matters who is managing that reputation on the front lines. Your online reputation is your storefront, especially in today\u2019s culture of virtual business. Not only that, but our digital world works quickly, and once there is a hint of a problem, misstep, or crisis \u2013 it is amplified by the minute. <\/p>\n Thinking ahead to be able to act fast when crises occur can be what makes or breaks the success of an organization. So, I encourage them to invest time, energy and resources to hire someone, whether it\u2019s in-house or externally, who can be dedicated to evaluating the business, thinking through all potential crisis scenarios, and documenting them <\/p>\n You\u2019re not going to be able anticipate all of them, but you\u2019ll be more likely to prevent them once they\u2019re mapped out ahead of time. When a crisis hits, you don\u2019t have the gift of time. <\/p>\n A lot of companies run to agencies once the incident has occurred. While that is still obviously worthwhile, those strategies would be even more effective if a team and plan was already established. <\/p>\n Face-to-face time is important. Meeting regularly allows our agency to gain a full understanding of the business, who the key executives are, and develop a strategy to manage crisis situations from start to finish. <\/p>\n Fully establishing the players involved is also essential. Who is a stakeholder? You want to know the police, the fire department, the public information officers and build those relationships so when something happens, you\u2019re able to help manage the situation efficiently and effectively rather than going in cold. <\/p>\n Keeping a finger on the pulse shows you\u2019re in-the-know and invested in your client. Find out what the community is saying in that industry so when you respond to that community, you approach it with understanding and empathy. <\/p>\n All these components fit into a seven-step plan companies should use to jumpstart their crisis planning.T\u00fcm bu unsurlar, \u015firketlerin kriz planlamas\u0131na ba\u015flarken izlemesi gereken 7 ad\u0131ml\u0131k yol haritas\u0131n\u0131n bir par\u00e7as\u0131d\u0131r.<\/p>\n Seven Steps to Shape Crisis Communication Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n Sometimes it\u2019s a five-page plan. For other companies, it\u2019s a 50-page plan. It depends on the size and scope; whether they\u2019re local, global, or regional\u2014we\u2019ve done it all. <\/p>\n Practice Makes Progress<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n Once that crisis communications plan is created, don\u2019t let it sit in a file until it\u2019s needed. Crisis communication plans are living, breathing documents that shift and adapt to the changing world around any company. <\/p>\n Make sure you pull out that plan every single year (or even quarterly), look through it, ensure that personnel named in it are up-to-date, and document the updates. Then practice it with leadership to make sure they know what\u2019s going to happen in a time of crisis. <\/p>\n Use all the tools available to you, including investing time into media trainings and prep sessions, and doing them consistently so that you have an on-camera spokesperson at a moment\u2019s notice.<\/p>\n It all comes down to fundamental communications, and that applies on a personal level as well as on a larger, organizational scale. You shouldn\u2019t change the way you operate or think based on the values of someone else. <\/p>\n You\u2019ve got to stay true to your values, integrate your objectives and go from there. It\u2019s the same with all companies and organizations\u2014those that stick to their guns are the ones who succeed. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Aaron Blank \u2013 Fearey Throughout 44 years of Fearey\u2019s history, it\u2019d be an understatement to say we\u2019ve seen our fair share of truly unique crises that require us to step in and swiftly map out the right crisis communications strategy and messaging for our client. 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