A Taste of Freedom
A Taste of Freedom
Many parts of the UK have this week seen the relaxation of some of the strict Covid-19 restrictions. This has included an end to the ‘stay home’ message to a more subtle ‘stay local’ message. People have the freedom to meet up outside in small groups which happened just as some early summer sun arrived.
In contrast large parts of Europe are facing further restrictions as they attempt to stop a further wave of Covid-19 cases.
I have been watching both the media reporting of the changes this week and the behaviour of people locally. There are significant risks ahead with the easing of restrictions. It will be interesting to see how the messaging and communication develops. In the UK the Hands, Face, Space has been expanded to include Fresh Air, in an attempt to encourage people only to meet outside.
What we need to see reinforced is a message that things are improving but there is a long way to go and we are still nowhere near the end of the pandemic. I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on the next phases of the pandemic and the messaging and actions that are important, email me amanda@amandacolemancomms.co.uk
Practical Crisis Communication Course
Plans are underway for the second Practical Crisis Communication Course that I run in collaboration with P-World. The first in November received positive feedback. Sessions run for three hours and will run each Tuesday during June. The aim is to take people from considering risk through to dealing with a crisis and building for recovery. Find out more here.
Testing Times
The latest edition of my monthly crisis communication case study is available now. This one may leave a nasty taste in your mouth. Read more here.
In Brief:
I spoke to Rebecca Roberts for her podcast about the coverage of the Metropolitan Police’s handling of the Sarah Everard vigil. You can hear the short discussion here.
There is discussion about the AstraZeneca vaccine and the concerns building a lack of trust in this interview on Yahoo Finance. Watch it here.
Anyone interested in discussing crisis communication issues may want to join the Centre for Crisis and Risk Communication’s Crisis n’ Coffee chat that takes place once a month. The session today (Thursday 1 April) at 12MT and 2pm EST features a discussion with Kjell Braatas, author of crisis communication books. The session is on Zoom and details are here.
There is an interesting article in Forbes.com looking at leadership after Covid-19. Thanks to Felipe den Brok for sharing it. Find it here.
Finally, I hope you all have a peaceful and restful Easter weekend.