Crisis communications advice, training and audits
Today, schools face a range of threats — everything from social media firestorms to accusations of sexual misconduct and more.
When those events occur, stakeholders need to hear the school’s side of the story first.
Our crisis management consultants are deeply experienced crisis professionals with long histories working in the news media.
We help clients tell the truth, tell it first, and tell it fast.
Hennes Communications brings their crisis management and communications services, including communications audits, to public school systems throughout the state of North Carolina facing sudden challenges to their organizations’ reputations and operations. NCSBA member school leaders have access 365 days a year to expert crisis communications professionals.
The firm has a deep track record of working closely with school boards and legal counsel, balancing best crisis management practices and the need to protect the interests of a school or district with today’s demands for speed and transparency.
Hennes is one of the leading firms in North America focused exclusively on high-stakes communications – the type of help clients seek when they face reputational challenges, crises, bet-the-store issues and other watershed events. The firm is staffed only by senior-level professionals with deep experience as trusted advisors to education, corporate, non-profit and government leaders when developments threaten their organization’s future growth and even their future existence.
Hennes Communications helps school districts by:
- Developing and executing strategic communications responses to crises, emerging issues, and other game-changing organizational developments
- Developing and executing rapid response strategies for priority social media channels, assuring that key messages are heard on these critical communication platforms
Executing communications audits to assess the effectiveness of school communications with parents, taxpayers and other stakeholders, with specific recommendations for improvement
- Assessing client risks and developing communication plans responding to those risks
- Conducting customized media training and crisis drills
- Providing litigation communications support
- Helping clients communicate effectively during times of organizational change and reputational challenge
- Preparing and coaching executives for their role as organizational spokespersons
NCSBA members receive a free 30-minute consult.
Contact Information
Hennes Communications, 50 Public Square, Suite 3200, Cleveland, OH 44113
Thom Fladung
(216) 321-7774 ext. 102
http://www.crisiscommunications.com