Linda Elliott Farmer, Apr, Cde Email & Phone Number

Jumbo shrimp. Freezer burn. Definitely maybe. What’s your favorite oxymoron? Mine is “government communication.” Governments are bound by law to convey certain types of information to their constituents, but there’s no law governing how well that information should be expressed. My life’s passion is to change that.I’ve led communications, marketing, government affairs and organizational change efforts at a number of organizations, but I keep coming back to the public sector. I believe in the power of government to do good.My work gets results. I take a thoughtful approach about what should be communicated and why it matters. I’ve been told I ask a lot of questions. Good. That’s how I can help your organization succeed. SKILL HIGHLIGHTSManagement of the communications functionStrategic direction and governanceCrisis communication efforts around large-scale and highly sensitive public issuesCreating communication protocolsOperationalizing core communication practicesOrganizational development and cultureSystems thinkingBuilding respectful and inclusive workplacesPutting people over process......but not ignoring process completelyCelebrating wins no matter how smallTeam restructureReputation managementMedia relationsEmployee communicationsStakeholder relationsOutreach & educationMarketingBrandingAnd, yes, asking lots of questions

Listed skills include Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, and 46 others.