Alistair Hodgett shares an article that dives into an ongoing concern: the role of culture in managing national risk.  Public Policy, the independent think tank, have published an important piece of research into the structures and processes that allow countries to identify, analyse and mitigate complex threats and potentially adverse developments. Intended to contribute to the strengthening of Ireland’s national risk management strategy, a summary and a download of the full report are available here.  Largely missing from the scope…

Alistair Hodgett shares an evergreen post and sage advice on how to respond to media requests. Never saying “no comment” is one of the fundamentals of media relations. But the imperative to respond to media requests can weaken your long-term position, regardless of how well you handle the individual interviews or requests for information. The process of developing your communications and public affairs strategy should confirm where, for some organisations and companies, it is essential to not engage on certain…

Alistair Hodgett shares a post that asks how you end the work week and offers tips on how to make the pre-weekend break productive. The end of the work week can be many things: The end of a period of work, consisting of achievements and difficulties A transition to leisure time, activities or time with family and friends A preparation for the next working week, making plans, lists or priorities Each of these is worth observing to discover how you…

Alistair Hodgett shares a post that helps you end the week productively and get you ready for the weekend. The end of the work week can be many things: ☐ The end of a period of work, consisting of achievements and difficulties ☐ A transition to leisure time, activities or time with family and friends ☐ A preparation for the next working week, making plans, lists or priorities Each of these is worth observing to discover how you currently behave,…