How to Structure and Lead a Communications Team

Join us for Circle of Fellows episode 106, with an international panel of IABC Fellows discussing how to structure and lead effective organizational teams in today's global landscape. The panel will explore various team structures that lead to positive outcomes aligned with business goals. The panel will share insights on fostering a space where diverse voices are shared with respect and acceptance while addressing the challenges of leading communication teams. Join us for this hour-long live stream to gain valuable knowledge on creating the right team structure for your organization.

The live stream is set for noon EDT on Thursday, July 18. You will be able to ask questions and share comments or observations in real time during the session. If you can't join us for the live stream, the discussion will be available afterward as a video replay and an audio podcast.
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Join us for Circle of Fellows episode 106, with an international panel of IABC Fellows discussing how to structure and lead effective organizational teams in today’s global landscape. The panel will explore various team structures that lead to positive outcomes aligned with business goals. The panel will share insights on fostering a space where diverse voices are shared with respect and acceptance while addressing the challenges of leading communication teams. Join us for this hour-long live stream to gain valuable knowledge on creating the right team structure for your organization.

The live stream is set for noon EDT on Thursday, July 18. You will be able to ask questions and share comments or observations in real time during the session. If you can’t join us for the live stream, the discussion will be available afterward as a video replay and an audio podcast.

About the panel: 

Diane Gayeski is recognized as a thought leader in the practice and teaching of business communications.  She is Professor of Strategic Communications at the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College and provides consulting in communications analysis and strategies through Gayeski Analytics.  Diane was recently inducted as an IABC Fellow; she’s been active in IABC for more than 30 years as a featured speaker and think-tank leader at the international conference, the author of 3 editions of the IABC-published book, Managing the Communications Function, and the advisor to Ithaca College’s student chapter.  She’s led more than 300 client engagements for clients, including the US Navy, Bank of Montreal, Fiat, Sony, Abbott Diagnostics, and Borg-Warner, focusing on assessing and building the capacities and new technologies for workplace communications and learning teams.

Russell Grossman, DipPR, ABC, FRSA, FCIPR, FCIM, IABC Fellow, has been a communications practitioner for nearly 40 years and a UK Senior Civil Servant since 2006. He’s currently Director of Communications at UK Rail Regulator, the Office of Rail and Road, and also head of the Government Communication Service (GCS) internal communications profession. He’s a non-exec director of the “ Engage for Success ” movement for the advancement of employee engagement and sponsor for both the GCS Fast Stream and GCS Talent. Russell and his long-suffering wife of 39 years are blessed with four children (one of whom also works within GCS) and five grandchildren. Russell and his long-suffering wife of 38 years are blessed with four children (one of whom also works within GCS) and five grandchildren.

In a career spanning roles as a Colonel in the Army, a Ph.D. in Organizational Communication (Fulbright Fellow) and Professor in a business school, a communication consultant, teacher, and trainer, Rajeev Kumar is an author and recognized speaker with a significant profile regionally, across many cultures and languages. Rajeev has a strong commitment to the profession and IABC, demonstrated through local, regional and international leadership roles. Rajeev’s work and references reinforce his commitment to the IABC values and he is a brand ambassador for the association in all aspects of his professional life. His co-authored book, “Outlast – How ESG can Benefit your Business” has been recently launched by Harper Collins.

Leticia Narváez, ABC,  is CEO and Founding Partner of Narváez Group, a consulting firm focused on Strategic Communication, Employee Engagement, Corporate Reputation, Social Responsibility and Communication Training based in Mexico City. A 30 years experienced professional, she held management top level positions at Sanofi, Merck, American Express and Ford Motor Co. among others. She builds communication bridges with the utmost excellence standards. During her career path, she has been at the forefront of divestitures, mergers and acquisitions, diversity leadership, issues and crisis management, team and leadership development, strategic planning and senior executive consulting. She has been a speaker at international forums, is co-author of several books and manuals on business communications and has written a large number of articles on the subject. Leticia has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Public Relations from the Latinoamericana University, a Master Degree on Digital Communications from Cantabria University and a Postgraduate Diploma on Top Business Administration at the Panamerican Institute of Top Business Administration – IPADE-.

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