Episode 19 of CIPR’s Engage Podcast out now; Joining the Board: the opportunity for communications professionals
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.
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- CIPR members can log 5 CPD points for listening to this episode
- Find out more about the CIPR's Non-Executive Director training
About the Chartered Institute of Public Relations
Founded in 1948, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is the world's only Royal Chartered professional body for public relations practitioners with over 11,000 members.
The CIPR advances professionalism in public relations by making its members accountable to their employers and the public through a code of conduct and searchable public register, setting standards through training, qualifications, awards and the production of best practice and skills guidance, facilitating Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and awarding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner status (Chart.PR).