Tag: External Awareness

Political Savvy

Professionals build and foster networks to gather information and insights beyond their own thinking or that of their organization. They take the temperature of a community and share their understanding with decision-makers. Working internally or externally, the practice of this networking skill is referred to as political savvy. Explore the characteristics of a politically savvy professional. Review […]

Principles of Risk Communication

A Guide to Communicating with Socially Vulnerable Populations Across the Disaster Lifecycle (April 2020) This document is intended to be used as a high-level guide for advancing risk communication best practices. It synthesizes academic research and available guidance on the topic of hazards and disaster risk communication. It draws from an array of evidence-based recommendations […]