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M17 / Operating in the inner circle as a communication professional: How to partner with executives, add real value and be taken seriously as a strategic counselor

Date: Monday, 27 June
Time: 3 - 4:15 pm
Track: Strategy & Counsel

As communicators, one of our biggest challenges is gaining access to information and executives early enough to provide strategic counsel. In this session, you’ll learn how to position yourself as a key strategic partner with executives so that you’ll have the access and credibility to deliver superior results.

Topics of discussion will include:

How to partner with, coach and earn the respect of executives
How to position communication as a core strategic function
How to provide strategic advice that delivers business results

Presenter / Barbara Fagan-Smith / California, USA, is the founder and President of ROI Communications, Inc., an award-winning internal communication consulting firm. Building on more than two decades of experience in corporate communication and international journalism, she leads ROI's work with Fortune 500 companies, helping them develop and manage effective internal communication projects that deliver clear business results.