The Public Sector Communications Conference 2014 Innovative Strategies and Tools to Strengthen Internal and External Stakeholder Relations and Enhance the Performance of Communication Professionals Liquid Learning is delighted to present The Public Sector Communications Conference 2014 - The premier learning and networking event for communication professionals in the Public Sector in New Zealand. FEATURED SPEAKERS Mike Shatford Deputy Chief Executive Communications Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority Mike Eng Senior Communications Advisor Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Annemarie Mora Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team Debbie Barber General Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Reputation Earthquake Commission Noreen Hegarty Communications Manager, Auckland City Police New Zealand Police Mike Cunnington Deputy Commissioner, Information, Intelligence and Communications Inland Revenue Steve Addison Executive Director, Communications Southern District Health Board Kathryn Healy Internal Communications Manager Wellington City Council Debbie Gee National Communications Manager New Zealand Fire Service Pre-Conference Workshop 13 October 2014 Conference 14 & 15 October 2014 Post-Conference Workshop 16 October 2014 Amora Hotel Wellington EXPLORE Proactive approaches to expand the reach of digital channels and social media networks Philippa Sellens Head of Communications and Corporate Relations Airways New Zealand Effective tools to actively engage internal and external stakeholders during change Jo Fitzgerald General Manager Corporate Communications Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority Delivering quality content with a limited budget Monique Devereux General Manager External Relations Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority Jacquie Walters Principal WaltersPR Liz Crawshaw Associate Director WaltersPR Peter Griffin Founding Manager The Science Media Centre Trista Hill Managing Director ACRC Consulting Mike Shaw Senior Communications Advisor The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited Anthea Armstrong Manager, Marketing and Communications Upper Hutt City Council Sonja Malan Communications Specialist Callaghan Innovation Strategic approaches to reputation management and media relations EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS Book & Pay by 1 August 2014 to receive an additional Value Plus Discount! Phone: +64 9 927 1500 Fax: +64 9 927 1525 www.liquidlearning.co.nz Booking Code - I Fostering Innovation in Communication Day One 14 October 2014 8.30 - 8.55 Registration and Morning Coffee 8.55 - 9.00 Official Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair 9.00 - 9.45 OPENING KEYNOTE CASE STUDY Aligning culture: The role of communication in redesigning and implementing a shared vision • Raising the bar: Using innovative, high-value techniques to engage with communities in meaningful ways Annemarie Mora Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team 12.15 - 12.30 Questions and Discussion 12.30 - 1.15 Networking Lunch 1.15 - 2.15 The values of any organisation play a key role in supporting the culture, the goals and the vision. Our organisations today are constantly changing, and our values need to keep up with the transformation that is happening within and outside the businesses. What happens when you implement new company values? In this session, Philippa will explore the key success factors of internal communication while implementing the Airways NZ values. Explore: • Creating a new set of values and the process of reviewing and rewriting • Communicating and incorporating values successfully • The results and outcomes Airways New Zealand 9.45 - 10.00 Questions and Discussion Panellists include: 10.00 - 10.45 CASE STUDY Monique Devereux General Manager, External Relations Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority Navigating communications in a political environment Mike Eng Senior Communications Advisor Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Noreen Hegarty Communications Manager, Auckland City Police New Zealand Police Jo Fitzgerald General Manager Corporate Communications Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority 2.15 - 3.00 Steve Addison Executive Director, Communications Southern District Health Board CASE STUDY Strategic leadership of major organisational change Before joining Inland Revenue as Deputy Commissioner Information, Intelligence and Communications in July 2012, Mike was Head Of Marketing at one of the country’s largest banks. In this role he was involved in the integration of core operating systems following a merger, and the alignment of brands across the new business. This represented an organisational change project of significant proportion from a communication and marketing perspective. Today Mike will share his experiences from this process and compare his experience of working in both corporate and Public Sector communication environments. Explore: • The challenges and rewards change can bring • Motivating your teams to embrace change • Public vs Private: Is there a different approach to leading change? 10.45 - 11.00 Questions and Discussion 11.00 - 11.15 Morning Tea 11.15 - 12.15 CASE STUDY Creating a shared vision: Best Practice communication through times of crisis Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team, the organisation rebuilding Christchurch’s earthquake-damaged roads, wastewater, storm water and fresh water pipes is half way through its highly disruptive work programme. While progress is good, recovery is a long journey for communities. Today Annemarie will share how the SCIRT communication team is pursuing a vision of new best practice for disaster recovery communication, against a backdrop of high political and media scrutiny. Focus topics are: • The importance of fostering a collaborative internal team culture to support best practice external community engagement Gaining organisational buy-in for communication initiatives The importance of communication can never be overemphasised. A common frustration shared by many communication professionals is that they are often the last to know about, or be involved in “urgent” projects. For communication to add maximum value, early engagement is pivotal. In order to overcome this barrier, how do you create organisational buy-in to communications, and a culture of engagement? This interactive panel will address: • Clearing communication pathways between departments • Demonstrating the value of involving communications from the beginning • Demonstrating the consequences of not involving communication specialists • Business partnering - Exchanging tips on gaining traction with departments internally Philippa Sellens Head of Communications and Corporate Relations In a multi-stakeholder environment, it is essential for Public Sector communicators to consider the variety of stakeholder needs and “communities of interest” that exist in any given scenario. Empowering your stakeholders, whilst living up to the expectations of your colleagues and communities is no easy task. As Executive Director of Communications at Southern District Health Board, today Steve will recognise these challenges and share his lessons learnt. Explore: • Juggling multiple stakeholders with positive outcomes • Strategically using communication to influence public knowledge, beliefs, and action • Protecting reputation INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION Mike Cunnington Deputy Commissioner, Information, Intelligence and Communications Inland Revenue 3.00 - 3.15 3.15 - 3.30 Questions and Discussion Afternoon Tea PLUS WORKSHOPS! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Pre and Post Full-Day Workshops Bookable on 13 & 16 October 2014 Receive $100 off registration if you register and pay by 19 September 2014 n 3.30 - 4.00 CASE STUDY Internal communication - Identifying and overcoming barriers Day Two 15 October 2014 Effective communication is essential for organisational development, and vital to articulating and implementing 8.30 - 8.55 8.55 - 9.00 Morning Coffee Opening Remarks from the Chair new organisational priorities. How do you get a diverse organisation moving in the same direction? In this session Kathryn will explore the fundamental components of internal communication, and share the practical steps she is taking to put them in place at Wellington City Council. • Barriers to effective internal communication • How communication effects organisational development • Embedding organisational direction through communication 9.00 - 9.45 OPENING CASE STUDY Kathryn Healy Internal Communications Manager Wellington City Council 4.00 - 4.15 Questions and Discussion 4.15 - 5.15 SOLUTION SWAP MEET Tools, resources and information exchange Organisations across industries are using a myriad of different open-source and low cost tools that have increased the performance of their communication strategies. From useful information websites to mobile apps and social media, this session encourages participants to bring resources to the table to share. Participants will walk away with a full kitbag of new tools to breathe new life into effective communications strategy. • What tools and resources are other organisations using • How to access and assess the available solutions • Making the most of the material that is already being used Mike Shaw Senior Communications Advisor The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited 5.15 Concluding Remarks from the Chair 5.15 - 6.30 Networking Reception Follow this event on Twitter using the event hashtag #PSCO14z and @LiquidLearning for daily industry updates! ALSO AVAILABLE The Next Generation Information Managers Masterclass 2014 14 & 15 October 2014 Cliftons Wellington The 4th Annual Policy Analysis and Development Conference 2014 29 & 30 October 2014 Amora Hotel Wellington Managing bad news while maintaining reputation The management of adverse circumstances and ‘bad’ news is a challenging but necessary component of being in a communication role in a Public Sector organisation. In a real time news environment you get one opportunity to get it right. The way you communicate bad news can have a direct impact on how the receiver perceives and reacts to the situation, and the way you communicate in this difficult situation is likely be remembered – either positively or negatively – for a long time. Debbie is National Communications Manager for New Zealand Fire Service, and today she will present her experience of the CTV Coronial Inquiry and the more recent report into the Racetech fire. • Preparing yourself emotionally to deliver sensitive information • Communicating the lessons learnt Debbie Gee National Communications Manager New Zealand Fire Service 9.45 - 10.00 Questions and Discussion 10.00 - 10.45 CASE STUDY Communicating complex and controversial information effectively to the media With constant change in the Public Sector it is quite often the communications department that are called upon to speak to the media without time to set ground rules around releasing sensitive information. With constant constraints, delays and information blocks how do you communicate information in a timely manner, and keep up with the demand of multiple stakeholders? Today Peter will discuss issues surrounding the transfer of complex information, and how to build those significant relationships with the media to benefit your department. Explore: • Tools to transform complex data into understandable information • Empowering people to make the right call • Strategies to avoid an acrimonious relationship with the media Peter Griffin Founding Manager The Science Media Centre 10.45 - 11.00 Questions and Discussion 11.00 - 11.15 Morning Tea 11.15 - 12.00 CASE STUDY Christchurch: Communicating the recovery strategy vision Following the series of earthquakes in Canterbury during 2010 and 2011, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) is working with its partners to coordinate and deliver effective public information to support the rebuild and recovery. Today Mike, Jo and Monique will present a multi-disciplined approach to post-earthquake and recovery communications and the challenges they have faced to date. Explore: • Lessons learned through response and recovery phases of communication SUPER SAVER DISCOUNT VALUE PLUS DISCOUNT Receive $200 off registration if you register and pay by 29 August 2014 Receive $300 off registration if you register and pay by 1 August 2014 Communication in a Changing Environment • How these lessons can apply to other scenarios and restore “business as usual” 3.30 - 4.30 Mike Shatford Deputy Chief Executive Communications Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority Monique Devereux General Manager, External Relations Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority 12.00 - 12.15 Questions and Discussion 12.15 - 1.15 Networking Lunch INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION Communication during a crisis or emergency situation An emergency situation can occur at any given moment in any organisation, and almost invariably requires decisions to be made quickly, especially in cases where lives may be at risk. When a major event threatens to harm your organisations reputation or the community, what procedures do you have in place? Participants in this discussion will address: • Communicating the right information at the right time • Lessons learned from previous communication mistakes • Ensuring the media portrayal of events remains factual and accurate • Planning for future crises Panellists include: Debbie Barber General Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Reputation Earthquake Commission Anthea Armstrong Manager, Marketing and Communications Upper Hutt City Council Sonja Malan Communications Specialist Callaghan Innovation 2.15 - 3.15 EXPERT COMMENTARY Successful stakeholder mapping Stakeholder mapping is a key part of a successful stakeholder engagement plan. Mapping allows for managing stakeholder expectations through knowing who your stakeholders are, where they come from and what they are looking for in relation to your business. Stakeholder mapping is a technical process with many factors to account for. Through the use of case studies and best practice literature, Trista will break down the process and explore: • How stakeholder mapping fits into the stakeholder engagement process • What the key steps of successful stakeholder mapping are • Examples of stakeholder mapping software • Closing the look with key performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation processes 3.15 - 3.30 Refining communication skills and adapting to diverse audience needs Different situations and different people require you to change your communication style to allow your message to be heard as it is intended. This highly interactive discussion will focus on refining your communication skills and strengthening your influence at work. Under the guidance of a facilitator, audience members will share their experiences and potential strategies to improve stakeholder relationships and overcome workplace politics. This will benefit communication leaders in refining their own approach, and will also provide tips on how they can coach other managers on how to improve their communication with a variety of stakeholders. Discuss: • Switching the negative to a positive state of mind • Matching your communication to your audience, situation and message • Establishing what methods work best for you, and how you will put them into practice Jo Fitzgerald General Manager, Corporate Communications Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority 1.15 - 2.15 INTERACTIVE CLOSING ROUNDTABLE Liz Crawshaw Associate Director WaltersPR Concluding Remarks from the Chair and Conference Close 4.30 ABOUT THE EVENT The Public Sector Communications Conference 2014 will bring together communication professionals from all tiers of government who share a strategic interest in internal and external stakeholder engagement. Dealing with rapid change, managing budgetary constraints, and adapting to the varying world of social media whilst improving the integrity of online communication are key focuses for communication professionals today. Maintaining an open channel of communication with stakeholders during significant change and organisational reform is key in this environment. Speakers at this conference will demonstrate key successes in addressing these issues through case studies, interactive discussions and workshop sessions. They will present tools for effective campaign management, media engagement and look at enhancing the responsiveness of communication departments during rapid change, agency transition and crisis scenarios. Designed for communication professionals to adapt and become more effective in their role, this conference ensures delegates at all levels of their careers will be able to take away a plan to design, implement and take a more considered and effective direction to communication strategies. Register early to secure places and find out why this is a ‘must attend’ event for Public Sector communication professionals! WHO WILL ATTEND Managers, Directors, Advisors, Officers and Consultants in the Public Sector responsible for: Trista Hill Managing Director ACRC Consulting • Communication • Stakeholder Engagement • Public Relations • Community Engagement Afternoon Tea • Public Affairs • Social Media • Media Relations • Corporate Affairs • Online Engagement • Marketing and Campaign • External Relations Phone: +64 9 927 1500 Fax: +64 9 927 1525 www.liquidlearning.co.nz Management Workshops Pre-Conference Workshop 13 October 2014 9.00 - 4.30 Strengthening Communication Values – Branding from the Inside Out Public Sector communication professionals face a perfect storm of complex issues; smaller teams, changing media, public cynicism, shrinking budgets, and increasing uncertainty. Organisations often spend millions of dollars to communicate their messages to the public, but rarely do they apply the same level of resourcing to internal communications. Fostering a culture where external and internal messages align, dialogue is unthreatening, communication channels are open and people feel valued and respected has an enormous impact on external reputation and the fundamental success of any organisation. In this interactive and hands-on workshop Jacquie and Liz will share their learnings from a range of communication projects, while providing delegates with the opportunity to identify common barriers within their workplace, and equip them with practical tools to overcome them. Exploring: First Step: Strategy and culture creation • If you asked any employee in your organisation what your organisation’s strategy is, could they tell you? If not, why not? • How do the people within your organisation communicate and who are the influencers? • Earning respect, not expecting it – How employees view leaders now. • What kind of culture do you have and what kind of culture do you hope to have? The Plan: Deciding on the plan and resources you need then implementing it • Communications audit – Assessing the performance of your internal communications and deciding what resources you need and setting or amending your delivery plan • Speaking the right language to get the plan approved and the budget you need • Getting senior management to see internal communications as a ‘must do’ rather than a ‘nice to do’ Implementation and evolution • Devising internal communications processes that are two-way not top down • How to establish communications channels that work and respond as the organisation changes and evolves • Ensuring measurement systems are in place that will demonstrate your success and ensure continuity • Benchmarking and review to ensure evolution Internal communications under pressure • Internal communications during change management and crisis (the do’s and don’ts) • The power of kindness and gratitude Expert Facilitators: Jacquie Walters Principal WaltersPR Liz Crawshaw Associate Director WaltersPR Post-Conference Workshop 16 October 2014 9.00 - 4.30 Effective Stakeholder Engagement – A Practical Workshop The key to effective stakeholder engagement is having a clear purpose. Before getting stakeholders on board, you need a vision of what you want to achieve as this will make the engagement process more meaningful for everyone involved. From this vision, a clear line of sight must follow to the desired outcome. This is often easier said than done. In this workshop, Trista will share effective techniques and strategies for developing your communication skills, assess the value of your engagement and overall provide you with a clear understanding of your ultimate goals. The foundation: Establishing your vision • Defining your criteria for identifying and prioritising your stakeholders • Selecting the right engagement mechanism • Setting your short and long term goals The plan: Building your strategy • Identifying where stakeholder engagement can have the biggest impact on your strategy and operations • Streamlining your processes to define and lead cost-effective stakeholder engagement activities • Stakeholder mapping – Visualising relationships to objectives and other stakeholders • Key measures – Assessing the value of investing in engagement Choosing your tactics and format • Why traditional stakeholder engagement methods are not enough • How to transform stakeholder engagement using digital channels Putting your plan into action • Adjusting your plans to match the needs of your audience • Encouraging feedback from your stakeholders • Frameworks to measure your success and build on your efforts for future activities Expert Facilitator: Trista Hill Managing Director ACRC Consulting ! 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