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Everyone is talking about culture. How important it is, how to do it, how to accomplish it, etc. There are books and articles galore on it - however something that seems to be missing from the business scene is real, in person, or online training programmes on how to live and breathe culture. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/11/is-our-organisational-culture-healthy.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#ListenToMrFord Henry Ford was a veritable font of pithy and insightful one-liners about business and leadership - and a fascinating human being, as well. He was a relentless technological innovator, based on his commitment to creating "the best possible goods at the lowest possible price." Out of all the fresh quotes from this complex, remarkable man, this happens to be our favourite... https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/11/quote-of-day.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Although we watch it, read it, Tweet it, listen to it, and discuss it every day, few people have really stopped to consider the question, “What is news?” Entrepreneurs obviously don’t want to waste everyone’s time with the mundane things that happen to your brand. That's futile and makes you unpopular with the very reporters you hope to impress. On the other hand, there may be things happening within your startup walls that seem routine to you, but would make a great news feature. So how do you decide? Call/Email Us. We'll tell you. Email: craig@orchan.asia Phone: +603-2276 2500 https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/11/is-your-startup-newsworthy.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #StoryDoing #StartUpNews

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It is difficult to imagine life before our personal and professional worlds were so dominated and “switched on” via smart phones and the other devices that make us accessible and, crucially, so easily distractable and interruptible every second of the day. This constant fragmentation of our time and concentration has become the new normal, to which we have adapted with ease, but there is a downside: more and more experts are telling us that these interruptions and distractions have eroded our ability to concentrate. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/10/hitting-pause-button-in-digital-age.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #WhatYouAllowWillContinue

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#SethGodinIsAlwaysRight #ListenToSeth https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/10/quote-of-day_30.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #WhatYouAllowIsWhatWillContinue

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They may seem innocuous enough, but these ten words are on the no-no list for any Good Food Guide reviewers, no matter how 'crispy' the crackling. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/10/have-you-heard-of-toothsome-commentary.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#BenSaysItBest https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/10/quote-of-day_18.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #ChangeCommunications #ChangeIsTheOnlyConstant

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We all long for niceness. The dictionary defines nice as “pleasing, agreeable, delightful, amiably pleasant, (and) kind”. All qualities that we impress on our children from a young age. We all know we should be nice, so why aren't we? Niceness needs to be a culture, which is when it applies to the work place. Employees in companies who endorse a more kind office culture (think: not living in fear of a shout-y, angry boss or worrying that your colleagues are all out to get you) have been shown to work more effectively, be physically healthier, and are more motivated to do good work. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/10/please-be-nice-commentary-by-christeen.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #NiceGuysDontAlwaysFinishLast

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#BlastFromThePast Famous for their indomitable waterproof boots, Timberland now unleashes a myriad of watches that were designed for the outdoors. Orchan conceptualised a media event to launch these debuting Timberland watches with attendance of just over seventy media personnel from fourty publications. The event was also attended by celebrities such as the Chong sister – Pamela and Vanessa Chong, Moots of Pop Shuvit, Nadine Ann Thomas, Linora Low and more. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/10/blast-from-past-timberland-watches.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#TBT As a way to fully utilise the buffer time during a crisis, The Emergency Action Force of Malaysia (PTCM), provides a series of emergency response training sessions for the willing members of the community who want to make a difference. They believe that the heroic spirit must be nurtured with knowledge and guidance, and the heroes among us should be the ones who would react first during emergencies. Orchan assisted in conducting a media experience of the fire-fighting training sessions at the organisation’s PJ office. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/10/blast-from-past-ptcm.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#QOTD https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/10/quote-of-day_10.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #WhatYouAllowIsWhatWillContinue

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"Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them." - John Whitmore. Good coaches believe that the individual always has the answer to their own problems but understands that they may need help to find the answer. The essential part of coaching, then, is to help people to learn to silence that inner voice and allow their instincts, or their subconscious, to take over. Sometimes that means distracting it, and sometimes it’s about exploring the ‘worst case scenario’ and removing the fear. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/10/coaching-isnt-sophisticated-telling.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#CleanOrDirty? Consulting firms have a phenomenal ability to explain to the client why they are needed. Most genuinely believe that their models are the best thing on the market. Buy our model, and all your problems will be in the past. Things will be more efficient, streamlined, and profitable. Sure, a few people might have to lose their jobs in the reorganisation - but we can live with that. They then send in fleets of well-dressed young consultants to deliver it. The dirty consultant has a problem that the clean consultant doesn't have. He doesn't have an immediate answer for the complex problem vexing the client. He has no flashy best practice model he strongly believes in. No shiny slide deck that outlines a defined future state. What he does have is a research process. A way of finding out what is actually causing the organisational problems. Why and how the espoused culture is different from organisational reality. Why and how the supposed best practice solution is producing stressed out anxiety or cynical apathy. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/10/are-you-dirty-consultant-commentary-by.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #WeAreDirtyAndProudOfIt

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#QOTD https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/10/quote-of-day.html

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When we started this amazing journey of entrepreneurship it was always because — above all else — we wanted to make a difference within our field of expertise. We believe that as entrepreneurs, we have an obligation not only to our clients, speakers, staff, and suppliers, but also to the communities in which we work and live. That’s why over the years, we’ve supported various charities, community groups, universities and even start-up incubators. Here's a recap of what took place in Jakarta recently through the eyes of our (recently 'graduated') Indonesian intern, Fauziah Sandini. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/10/speaking-opportunities-orchan-goes-to.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #OrchanGoesToJakarta #PRForStartUps

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It is the responsibility of every organisation to find ways to constantly and consistently improve their team’s abilities. We all need to look at what works for us, given resource constraints, budgets, and divergent learning strategies of individual team members. The great news is that the options are aplenty – it’s simply pooling together a range of practices and resources which can work for you and your team. https://orchantraining.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-expertise-economy.html?m=1 #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #OrchanTraining #theonlyconstantischange #whatyouwilliswhatwillcontinue

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#CallUsMaybe? Brands can be complex and therefore brand identity is multi-faceted. No matter how big an organisation may be, and regardless of what product or service they are selling, all brands need to have a clear idea of what they represent and more importantly how that’s communicated to the public. When a company has been working for a long time on a brand, it is hard to see it from in perspective. A PR agency’s ‘fresh eyes’ challenges presumptions about an established brand-identity and substantiate the meaning of what a brand offers, acting as a catalyst for business development. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/09/quote-of-day_25.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Yay, it's our BIRTHDAY! 🎂 We can't believe it's been (nine) 9 years, as we feel like we've only just begun. We can't thank everyone enough for their help, guidance, support, and words of encouragement when times were rough. You know who you are. We know that things will only get better, because we've learned to take things as they come -- one by one -- and tackle them head-on... the way we tackle any Client's business. Until we pop 🍾🥂 for our 10th anniversary, we're going to have a quiet weekend (after a hectic few weeks) surrounded by family and friends... not doing any work whatsoever! #sorryclients #wellmakeupforitnextweek https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/09/happy-birthday-orchan-on-nine-years.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #birthday #9thbirthday #whatyouallowiswhatwillcontinue #asmoothseanevermadeaskilledsailor #onwardsandupwards

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Creating an organisational culture where learning is embedded and encouraged is of paramount importance. But it has to be more than this; we need to feed the internal desire to continuously grow and improve, and to treat each day as a challenge to better ourselves from the previous. From the organisational perspective, support is needed for this – not necessarily in terms of rewards, but in terms of opportunities being available, time being given, and resource support to make it happen. A good boss who shares and encourages you to try new things is just the start of that journey. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/09/modern-workplace-learning-building.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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It's often said that change is the only constant in life. Yet humans are evolutionarily predisposed to resist change because of the risk associated with it. Despite this resistance to change, it is more important than ever. Napoleon once said, "One must change one's tactics every 10 years if one wishes to maintain one's superiority." In today's society the pace of change is immensely faster, and it will only continue to accelerate. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/09/quote-of-day.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#BlastfromthePast Orchan facilitated the opening of FOREVER 21’s flagship store in Mid Valley, which was attended by household names like Malaysian supermodel Amber Chia, ex-Channel V VJ and emcee Joey G, award-winning singer-songwriter Aizat Amdan, model-turned-actor Peter Davis, local Malay actress Siti Saleha, models Wafa De Korte and Kelly Jagan, host of LI TV’s The Link Timothy Sangawa, and ex-Miss Universe Malaysia, Nadine Ann Thomas. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/09/blast-from-past-forever-21.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #Forever21 #storelaunch #flagshipstore

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It’s always a brilliant idea when lecturers can bring the real-world (or in this case, Agency life) into the classroom – and help students develop and hone their skills, and introduces them to problem-solving paradigms that won’t be found in a textbook. What an awesome way to bridge that gap and get students enthusiastic about real campaigns, not to mention employment-ready in relation to their peers from other institutions. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/09/reimagining-public-relations-classroom.html #OrchanPR #ChangeNow #OrchestratingChange #education #publicrelations #experientiallearning #activelearning #groupwork #marketing #leadership #business #branding #training #communication #strategy #change #planning #consulting #changemanagement

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Penang’s award-winning Chef Tommes, co-hosted Chalk & Cheese, a 12-episode cooking show at Asian Food Channel (AFC), with Jojo Struys in 2012; throwing the mismatched couple together for a few tantalising cooking challenges. The unlikely pairing for the cooking show was certainly as different as chalk and cheese. The launch of this TV show was accompanied by Orchan’s assistance in representing Chef Tommes in maximising his personal profiling. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/09/blast-from-past-chalk-cheese-exclusives.html #OrchanPR #ChangeNow #OrchestratingChange

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Every now and then, we like to mix things up. It's rare for us to have two interns from the same university at the same time, let alone ones that are pursuing degrees in... wait for it... East Asian Studies. But as the saying goes, 'when it's right, it's right'. Or was it 'never say never'? Okay, we listen to Bieber too much in the office... but you get the point. We present to you, our newest recruit, Aidi Shukor, from University Malaya, whose first week with us, was nothing short of (ahem) eye-opening... https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/09/humans-of-orchan-aidi-shukor.html

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Does training your public relations team like pilots really help them manage a crisis better? Robert Glazer from Forbes seems to think so. When a company is faced with a crisis, actions need to be taken fast and efficiently as there is little time to spare before a situation can get much worse. Therefore, it is always wise to prepare action plans in case such a crisis occurs. In reality however, things rarely go as planned; especially in a volatile industry such as public relations where emotions and feelings often take the forefront of public outrage. As Glazer describes it, aircraft pilots are taught several key principles that they can utilise during emergencies. Among them is the ANC protocol. As Glazer explains it: The ANC protocol stands for Aviate, Navigate and Communicate, in that order. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/09/applying-aviation-training-to-public.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #Crisis #CrisisCommunication #ANCProtocol #RobertGlazer #Forbes

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#BlastFromThePast Having slipped quietly into Malaysia under a shroud of secrecy, intrepid traveller-cum-TV-host, Ian Wright, was in town to shoot his (then) new show, "Invite Mr. Right", with Malaysia's queen of ribald, Joanne Kam Poh Poh... and we got front row seats! Suffice it to say, it's something that we'll never, ever forget! https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/08/blast-from-past-ian-wright.html

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What once worked for you is no longer viable. The Internet has transformed PR, which means you now need a strategy that combines PR with social and content to appeal to your audience and drive results for your business. The key to successful PR is no longer creating the best content. It won’t matter how good your content is if no one reads it. You need to appeal to your audience and persuade them to read it. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/08/pr-means-strategy.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #FailToPlanPlanToFail #Strategy

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#MotivationThursday Our bad habits will not be broken by wishful thinking. Instead, it takes a genuine commitment to a new way of operating to make any significant and long-term difference in our life or business. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/08/nothing-changes-if-nothing-changes.html #WhatYouAllowWillAlwaysContinue #ChangeNOW #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange

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#BlastFromThePast Orchan was pleased to be part of Jane Iredale; The Skin Care Make Up ‘s first ever presence in the Malaysian market. The brand, introduced by Jane Iradele, is known for being the first cosmetic company to offer a full makeup line that provides not only colour enhancement, but also benefits to the skin. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/08/blast-from-past-jane-iredale.html

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"The art of communication is the language of leadership" - Anon https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/08/quote-of-day_9.html

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#QOTD #TGIF https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/08/quote-of-day.html

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“The role of a writer is not to say what we can all say, but what we are unable to say.” ― Anaïs Nin #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #WhatYouAllowIsWhatWillContinue

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#QOTD #TGIF https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/07/quote-of-day_33.html

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#TBM(onday) #HumansofOrchan "As agents of change, our role is get clients to look (or re-look for that matter) at communication from different perspectives. The communication industry is evolving at such a rapid pace that brands cannot afford to remain stagnant; competition is rife, and the minute a brand starts to get itself noticed, things change again. As an agency that lives and breathes 'change', we're continuously evolving to ensure that we provide the best counsel for our clients. This means reading, learning, travelling, experiencing life, and basically being 'in the moment'" - Farrell Tan https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/07/humans-of-orchan-farrell-tan.html

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On 29 June 2018, Luk Fook (with Orchan's assistance) opened their new store at Sky Avenue Shopping Mall, Genting Highlands Resort, and kicked off the event with a grand-ribbon cutting ceremony led by Mr Wong Wai Sheung, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Group, and many other distinguished guests. Among them were Ms Normah Osmah, Senior Director of Multilateral Trade Policy and Negotiation Division, Datuk Henry Yip Choong Hung, Vice President of Hong Kong-Malaysia Business Association. Check out what took place that day: https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/07/luk-fook-grand-opening-genting-sky.html

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If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got #changenow -Henry Ford

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What you see is news, what you know is background, and what you feel is opinion. So our question is... are you newsworthy? #chocolatebox2point0 #prforstartups

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#Mondaymotivation #sayingitlikeitis

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The best answer to the question, "How do I create a viral video?" is "Shut Up" #sayingitlikeitis - Rob Flaherty

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“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” -Mark Twain #writeright #OrchanPR #ChangeNow #OrchestratingChange #howto #editingforimpact #socialmedia

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Every organisation is vulnerable to a crisis – it’s knowing the right way to deal with a situation that changes the way companies are perceived by their stakeholders and the media. Talking to the media can be overwhelming on a good news day, so coming face to face with a journalist when a crisis arises can be extremely stressful. Keeping a clear head and delivering key messages to the public while dealing with the media’s demands can be almost impossible. At Orchan Consulting | Asia, our approach is to prepare our trainees to minimise the impact of an issue before it escalates to crisis status. We teach senior staff and executives how to work with the media in such situations so they get the best result and maintain their reputation. Think you need help? Just drop us a line at: craig@orchan.asia or give us a call at: +603-2276 2500, and we'll be more than happy to arrange a meeting over coffee (on us, of course) to discuss your needs. #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #CrisisCommunications #CrisisCommunicationsTraining #WhatYouAllowIsWhatWillContinue

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Yeah, yeah, yeah. We're (only) now on Instagram... but hey, better late than never right? So whatchu waiting for? Stalk us, DM us, send us money (SO. MUCH. YES!)… just don't send us slimming pill adverts. We love our food #sekian

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"The issue with the Malaysian education system is not that its broken, but that those guiding it have lost their way. Successive policy u-turns have left teachers “zoned out” from their purpose – to teach, shape, influence, guide, and inspire – and left them grappling with regular changes which don’t always stack up in the nest interest of their students." Do you agree with Orchan MD's sentiments? Feel free to share your thoughts -- we'd love to hear from you! http://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/06/is-it-too-late-to-save-malaysian.html

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Just a mere few days ago, influencer and entrepreneur Naomi Simson opined a piece on LinkedIn – on a topic close to Orchan MD's professional heart – “speaking”. Entitled “Speaking: It’s a Gig I Enjoy” (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/speaking-its-gig-i-enjoy-naomi-simson), there was an instant resonance with his own career and personal interests. Having been an active educator and speaker since his late teens, he was drawn to her article, and thought it valid to put his own spin on why he's still active in the speaking circuit, be it formal or somewhat on a more casual basis. http://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/05/speaking-gig-i-also-enjoy.html

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It’s a well known fact that people, especially Malaysians, are big fans of saving money, and we are also fond of convenience. If you take those two concepts and marry them together, you get Saleduck. Saleduck is an online coupon and deals platform featuring exclusive online coupon codes from merchants of various industries, and has been a Client of Orchan since it launched its SEA Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur in 2015. Listen to Sjoerd Copier, Managing Director of Saleduck in Asia, discuss not only the ins and outs of the company, but also the nature of e-commerce in Malaysia and South East Asia in general. https://www.bfm.my/ent-in-the-business-of-discounts-sjoerd-copier-saleduck

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At Orchan, we're definitely more than colleagues -- we're family. This month, three new people joined our family - Ravin, Dini (from Makassar), and Ariffin. Day by day we are learning their unique strengths, and working to build and develop their professional skills. Welcome to the family guys, and enjoy the learning curve! #OrchestratingChange #Family #PR

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WHY ATTEND? What do the 2010 British Petroleum spill, the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH 370, and the financial crisis of 2008 have in common? They were all unexpected crises that rocked the world and created seemingly insurmountable PR challenges for the organisations involved. This course provides participants with the opportunity to identify how a crisis can impact an organisation and what should be done to mitigate its effects . The course focuses on how to prepare the communication function to respond rapidly and effectively in the event of a crisis in order to be able to manage perceptions in the media and online. By attending this course, you will learn best practices in crisis communication management, situation analysis, risk assessment, crisis team formation and responsibilities, protocols, and resources to be used such as crisis manuals and communication tools. TARGET AUDIENCE This course is targeted at team leaders, supervisors and managers of public relations sections as well as any staff member who may be involved in managing communication issues during a crisis. LOCATION & DATE No Schedules! Please Contact Us at +603-7453 5138 / +6012-396 2500 or farrell@orchan.asia if you have any queries.

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#wordstoliveby #changeistheonlyconstant

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"When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other represents opportunity." - John F. Kennedy This interactive training course looks at how to manage and communicate during a period of crisis. Who should attend? •Middle management level employees •Supervisors •Team leaders •Employees who have been earmarked for succession into management Training Outline: - Introduction - Media Interview Tips - Stakeholder interview tips - Handling Media Interviews - Reputation management in a crisis - Crisis media event planning & management - Crisis media interview skills - Practicing Tough Questions - 10 Rules of Crisis Management - Should the CEO be the spokesperson? - The new threat - Social Media - How to Manage a Social Media Crisis - Your crisis potentially stays on the Internet - Face the Facebook threaded replies Call us at: +603-7453 5138 or email us at: farrell@orchan.asia

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#orchan #orchanpr #perspective #newparadigmsofbusiness #quoteoftheweek