SXSW EDU 2023

Navigating the Current Political Climate

Description:

Business leaders today face many challenges, including consumer and employee demands to respond to the headlines and today’s polarized political environment. We’ll share tools and case studies used by top crisis communication experts and hear from a diverse group of speakers. The workshop will introduce the origins of our political discontent and conclude with non-partisan actions businesses and individuals can take to address partisan discord and promote a strong democracy.


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Takeaways

  1. The origins of our political discontent and polarization. How America got here, what democracy looks like worldwide, and its impacts.
  2. Provide business leaders with internal and external messaging to address political conflict, as a strong democracy is linked to a thriving economy.
  3. A framework and action items for leaders to avoid partisan issues. Promote activities and toolkits for civic health, such as voter education.

Speakers


Organizer

Marjorie Clifton, Chief Communications Officer, Leadership Now Project


Meta Information:

  • Tags: leadership, media literacy
  • Event: EDU
  • Format: Workshop
  • Track: Policy & Civic Engagement
  • Session Focus Area Continuing Education
  • Level: Deep Understanding


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