The Edvocate: 3 Keys to Effective Crisis Communications
September 5th, 2019
Crises are, by their nature, unpredictable, but school leaders can ease their impact by preparing ahead of time, connecting with local partners, and using every communication channel at their disposal. In this article, long-time Edlio client, Derik Moore, gives his 3 tips for affective crisis communications.
"Effective crisis response and communication begins well before a crisis is on the horizon. Crises are, however, by their very nature, unanticipated. So how can you make sure your district is ready to hit the ground running and mitigate disaster once a crisis strikes? At Sheldon Independent School District, we weather tough times by having broad plans in place, developing ongoing partnerships, and making use of multiple communications channels before, during, and after crises...."
