Showing posts with label relationships. Show all posts
Showing posts with label relationships. Show all posts

Friday, August 7, 2015

BLOG ENTRY FOUR: CHEERS TO WHAT ONLY IS THE VERY BEGINNING

Okay, so I have no idea where the time went! How was that a month? 

I fell into the London routine very quickly and within a blink of an eye, I am on my way back to Australia on a trip that will take me almost 2 days!! I couldn’t have been more grateful for this opportunity. Not only was it life changing, but also I made the most incredible friends and relationships with my work colleagues. Not to mention the international contacts that I made. 

Our last day was a very special day, where our two bosses at The Movement took us out for champagne during our lunch break to celebrate the end of our internship!

I feel so privileged to have worked with the most amazing team and internship partner. I learnt that no matter how organised you are, things can always happen, but as long as you have a well thought-out plan, you will be able to source a solution.


I hope everyone had an enjoyable yet challenging time during his or her experience of a PR placement, it was definitely an experience I will never forget!

Emma

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Communication - It's All About Our Relationships


What works best for the organization?


This is a question that comes up regularly as I continue my placement at Therapy Focus.
Everything communicated whether on paper or online comes down to what is the most essential.
The thing that surprised me the most about Therapy Focus is how broad the communications department really is. They deal with everything from Public Relations to Marketing and even a bit of Advertising.
 
Regular communication with families who use our services is very important.
We work with families who have children with a disability, so it is important to keep in contact with them.
Through the Therapy Focus website, its Facebook page and e-newsletter, we are able to maintain a strong personal relationship with them all.
It's all about "inclusion", "participation" and "communication".
 
What I have learned from this is that there is a  strong emphasize that is placed on the communication style. For example, never making children with a disability feel singled out. Studying PR for the last three years and learning how to effectively target your audience to convey the message, is a skill that I have mastered. But that does not mean its perfect.


Until next time,

Maria Nabankema
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