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What is communication?. Not one-sided Involves more than words Different styles and assumptions . Common communication problems:. Not reaching target population Not understood Offensive Organization is disliked Misrepresented Error . Dealing with problems:. Be honest Talk with opposition Be flexible Take responsibility Apologize Restate the message .
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1. Handling Problems and Crises in Communication
2. What is communication? Not one-sided
Involves more than words
Different styles and assumptions
3. Common communication problems: Not reaching target population
Not understood
Offensive
Organization is disliked
Misrepresented
Error
4. Dealing with problems: Be honest
Talk with opposition
Be flexible
Take responsibility
Apologize
Restate the message
5. Planning for a crisis: Determine seriousness
Develop position statements
Notify everyone
Appoint media contact
Oversee process
Keep interested parties up to date
Thank assistants