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This editorial discusses the critical role of leadership in managing disasters and emergencies, highlighting the necessity of effective communication and planning. It emphasizes the importance of having a clear action plan, anticipating potential crises, and preparing responses to ensure efficient handling of emergencies. It further explores the significance of editorial values and maintaining audience trust through transparency and accuracy in reporting. Leaders must be visible, provide timely information, and uphold their values to guide their teams effectively during crises.
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Editorial Leadership in disasters and emergencies Phil Harding – international media consultant CBA Brisbane 2012
Editorial Leadership in disasters and emergencies • The role of leadership
Editorial Leadership in disasters and emergencies • The role of leadership • Editorial leadership
Editorial Leadership in disasters and emergencies • The role of leadership • Editorial leadership • Simple questions but…
Editorial Leadership in disasters and emergencies • Time • Plan
Editorial Leadership in disasters and emergencies • Time • Plan • Anticipate
Editorial Leadership in disasters and emergencies • Time • Plan • Anticipate • What’s the worst that could happen?
Editorial Leadership in disasters and emergencies • Time • Plan • Anticipate • What’s the worst that could happen? • Rehearse it
When an emergency happens • What actually happens ?
When an emergency happens • What actually happens ? • Do you have a plan?
When an emergency happens • What actually happens ? • Do you have a plan? • Who gets the call? Who rings who ?
When an emergency happens • What actually happens ? • Do you have a plan? • Who gets the call? Who rings who ? • Newsroom – one call
When an emergency happens • What actually happens ? • Do you have a plan? • Who gets the call? Who rings who ? • Newsroom – one call • Do you have a call out system ?
When an emergency happens • What actually happens ? • Do you have a plan? • Who gets the call? Who rings who ? • Newsroom – one call • Do you have a call out system ? • Updated ? Alternates ?
Your role • What do you do straight off?
Your role • What do you do straight off? • Where are you going to be ?
Your role • What do you do straight off? • Where are you going to be ? • What are you going to be doing ?
Your role • What do you do straight off? • Where are you going to be ? • What are you going to be doing ? • Be visible
Your role • What do you do straight off? • Where are you going to be ? • What are you going to be doing ? • Be visible • How much will you intervene?
Your role • What do you do straight off? • Where are you going to be ? • What are you going to be doing ? • Be visible • How much will you intervene? • Choose your time, choose your message
Your role • What do you do straight off? • Where are you going to be ? • What are you going to be doing ? • Be visible • How much will you intervene? • Choose your time, choose your message • Not more than two messages
Your role • Get some sleep !
Your Editorial Values • Editorial Values
Your Editorial Values • Editorial Values • Audience
Your Editorial Values • Editorial Values • Audience • Most closely scrutinised
Your Editorial Values • Editorial Values • Audience • Most closely scrutinised • Stick to your values
Your Editorial Values • Editorial Values • Audience • Most closely scrutinised • Stick to your values • Accurate, Attribute, Corrections
Your Editorial Values • Editorial Values • Audience • Most closely scrutinised • Stick to your values • Accurate, Attribute, Corrections • Full information as possible
Your Editorial Values • Editorial Values • Audience • Most closely scrutinised • Stick to your values • Accurate, Attribute, Corrections • Full information as possible • Recap
Your Editorial Values • Editorial Values • Audience • Most closely scrutinised • Stick to your values • Accurate, Attribute, Corrections • Full information as possible • Recap • Tell audience what you don’t know
Your Editorial Values • Tone
Your Editorial Values • Tone • Resisting pressure
Your Editorial Values • Tone • Resisting pressure • Keep clear view
Your Editorial Values • Tone • Resisting pressure • Keep clear view • In audience’s mind determine your reputation & trust
Editorial Leadership in disasters and emergencies • Editorial leadership • Time • Plan • Prepare • Editorial values