The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published the latest episode of its Engage Podcast, exploring how public relations practitioners can step into boardroom positions and the unique value they bring to organisational leadership at the highest levels.
Episode 19 – Joining the Board: the opportunity for communications professionals – examines the pathways to director and non-executive director roles for PR professionals, the distinctive perspective communications experts contribute to board-level decision making, and practical advice for practitioners considering this career progression.
Hosted by Ann-Marie Blake FCIPR, Co-Founder of True Comms, this episode investigates key aspects of board participation including the differences between trustee and non-executive director positions, how effective boards operate, managing time commitments, and overcoming imposter syndrome when transitioning to leadership roles.
Joining Ann-Marie for this discussion are:
- Noha Al Afifi MCIPR, CIPR Board Member, Deputy Chief Executive of Arthritis Action
- Stephen Waddington Found. Chart. PR, Hon FCIPR, Founder of Wadds Inc
This episode shines a light on the immense value communications professionals can bring to boardrooms across all sectors. PR practitioners possess a unique blend of strategic insight, stakeholder understanding, and communication expertise that is increasingly vital at the most senior levels of all organisations and crucial to good governance. A huge thank you to our guests for their invaluable first-hand experience and practical guidance for PR professionals looking to take that next step in their career development.
Debbie West Chart.PR, MCIPR, Chair CIPR Podcast Editorial Board
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