The two flavours of Reputation Management

In Reputation Management (RM), two approaches prevail: RM1 crafts the external image, while RM2 aligns it with the organization’s essence. Integrating both ensures a balanced approach, projecting authenticity while maintaining control over public perception.

Ben and Jerry’s, the scales and authenticity

I like Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. I like the image. I remember an advert for Ben and Jerry’s that went a bit like this. They were making some ice cream with pecans in (sounds nice). They were getting a bit concerned that they needed to weigh out the pecans properly and so off theyContinueContinue reading “Ben and Jerry’s, the scales and authenticity”

Working hard

I struggle all my life with this working hard thing! It’s one of my themes. As a knowledge person I believe more in working smart than working hard, but the hard work ethic is there under the skin from my background and I can’t ignore it. My employer is a work hard company – 100%! -ContinueContinue reading “Working hard”

First have a good purpose

I think one place where a lot of organisations struggle with corporate social responsibility is … well, they fall at the first hurdle, really. You have to have a good purpose. There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding around what constitutes a corporate mission.  Some have got it taped, but some really quite otherwiseContinueContinue reading “First have a good purpose”